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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers

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Nintendo 64 enthusiast restoring N64 hardware with enthusiasm 🎮 Nintendo Switch Online friend code: SW-6162-1070-8839 Based in Michigan 🥊 https://remnantcontrollers.com/

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · Sep 16

How it Started

Remnant Controllers was formed after a disappointing experience purchasing a Nintendo 64 controller online.

The controller arrived dirty, had a loose joystick, and performed poorly. We provide quality OEM controllers that receive a thorough cleaning and stick repair. A proper gamepad is paramount to a good experience when playing the Nintendo 64.

We now stock consoles and accessories as well! Remnant Controllers aims to provide a quality alternative at a reasonable price.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2h

*shifts into gear*

It's go time. Covies won't know what hit 'em.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2h

Professional warthog driver reporting for duty 🫡

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 3h

I'm here to improve the market for these oddball gamepads. The N64 is particular about analog stick input and I haven't discovered a third-party option that offers the same precision as OG hardware (though some get close).

Lastly, you shouldn't have to pay this much for a refurbished controller.

An online listing for a gray Nintendo 64 controller priced at $39.99. Yikes

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 3h

Every joystick assembly is lubricated with synthetic grease to reduce friction, improve feel, and lengthen assembly component lifespan. Also, I never describe any stick above a "9/10". 10/10 is strictly reserved for new in box.

A disassembled Nintendo 64 joystick that has been rebuilt.

A disassembled Nintendo 64 joystick assembly with considerable wear.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 4h

"w/tight rebuilt joystick" stands for the joystick assembly utilizing replacement parts. The gears are sourced from N64Gears. The bowl and thumbstick are sourced from Kitsch-Bent. I have found this combination to be the best result at restoring OEM stick values🕹️

www.etsy.com/listing/1845...

An online product listing showing a green Nintendo 64 controller. The controller has a left D-pad, central analog joystick, red start button, blue A button, green B button and four yellow C-directional buttons. Listing details below show a price of $24.95+, sold by Remnant Controllers, ships from Michigan and a dropdown labeled “Controller & Extension Cable".

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 4h

My earnest N64 joystick listing guide thread.

"w/tight joystick" stands for the joystick assembly is all OEM parts save for the thumbstick itself. Those will always get replaced to ensure the contact point with the bowl reduces as much center play as possible 🕹️

www.etsy.com/listing/4382...

An online product listing showing a gray Nintendo 64 controller. The controller has a left D-pad, central analog joystick, red start button, blue A button, green B button and four yellow C-directional buttons. Listing details below show a price of $24.95+, sold by Remnant Controllers, ships from Michigan and a dropdown labeled “Controller & Extension Cable".

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 5h

You are not, that took it all 😅

But now we know...we know Dave. It cant hurt you again.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 6h

The jump that will go down in infamy.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 6h

Was a great time!

Legend says Reinhardt is still trying to run 🏞

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 20h

9pm on a weekday is a young man's game..

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 20h

You especially do!

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

Helps you reel in those big catches 😀

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

You can sign up for the newsletter here, or simply DM me and I will add you to the mailing list.

I send it out once at the beginning of every month and it includes a 5% discount code for anything on the Etsy shop!

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Remnant Tribune

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

Blurb from the October newsletter about Rumble Rod Nintendo 64 controller 🎣

A true MadCatz treasure.

The trivia section of the Remnant Tribune reads: "Tribune Trivia: A Fishing Rod Controller

You read that right. MadCatz produced the Rumble Rod controller, a fishing-rod–shaped gamepad. It featured a slot for the standard issue N64 Rumble Pak as well as a flexible rod tip that physically bends when you hook and reel in a catch. Two AAA batteries are required to power the latter function. There are two compatible games that take advantage of the Rumble Rod; Bassmasters 2000 and In-Fisherman Bass Hunter 64 (otherwise known as Bass Hunter 64 outside North America).

I would like to try out one of these oddball controllers for myself. Given they are a rare find I don’t expect I will have that opportunity anytime soon. Considering the infamous reputation of the OEM N64 controller, the Rumble Rod fits right in with the console."

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

It Will feel right in the moment.

two women are talking and one of them says it 's a tough call

Alt: two women are talking and one of them says "its a tough call, they're so different."

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

It is a great time of year for Castlevania 🕯 I'll be in the chat supporting Dave and his effort to stop the Count. He might even show us his N64 controller 🤩

Remember 64 @remember64show.bsky.social · 1d

I'm scared... for multiple reasons...
Join me tomorrow as I play through the very first 3D Castlevania for the first time!
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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

This is going to be good!

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

*you encountered progress*

Nice to hear the needle moves, even if it is slow going.

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 1d

Did you bring enough to share with the class?

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

Down to one blue N64 controller until restock 🎮

www.etsy.com/listing/4344...

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

Glass half full silver lining: The spongey enemies play into the hopless/dark feeling a game like Shadowman goes for.

Contextual bullet sponges 🧽

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

youtube.com/shorts/zFtVa...

Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller - How close did they get it?

YouTube video by Remnant Controllers

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

I picked mine up mostly for travel with my Switch. It was also nice to open it up and see how Nintendo re-manufactured it. Replacement parts for the joystick assembly aren't avaliable (yet) so I made sure to lube it up. Hopefully it lasts 🤞

It is surprisingly accurate to the OG stick values!

Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty good! I managed to 3 star all of the 150cc Grand Prix cups. Knockout Tour is another story, I brought home the gold at least 😅

Missing the X button to check vehicle stats and the ability to look behind you. You can use the C buttons to slowly rotate the camera, but it ain't ideal 🎥

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Paul 🎃 Remnant Controllers @remnantcontrollers.bsky.social · 2d

When y'all exposed that I thought to myself..

a man is sitting on a bed with the words that 's a real quick no

Alt: David Rose from Schitts Creek sitting on a bed saying "that's a real quick no."

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