Fixing a Nintendo GameCube Controllers Stick Drift, Easy!!

Is your GameCube controller joystick drifting? Don't toss that classic controller, fix it yourself! In this trying to fix style video, I walk you through the entire process of opening up a classic GameCube controller and replacing the frustrating analog stick drift. This is not a DIY guide and tutorial but feel free to follow along if you're interested in controller repair or learning how to fix your own gaming gear. Whether you're a seasoned modder or picking up a soldering iron for the first time, this video will show you how it can be done. Watch until the end to see the final test and prove that you can save your beloved controller from the trash bin. ⏰Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Controller Disassembly 5:54 - Removing the Old Joystick 10:55 - Soldering the New Joystick 13:43 - Reassembly & Testing! If you found this GameCube repair tutorial helpful, please Like and Subscribe for more How To and DIY fix videos! 🛠️ Tools & Parts Used & links (affiliated): Replacement sticks and thumbcaps for gamecube controller: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4Noh7Ct Gamecube button kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c38qalVj Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mkFix 💹 Donate to future projects or new equipment for the channel: 💲 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MkFix 🔊 Join my discord: https://discord.gg/s75Kww368a 👕Buy a t-shirt, cup or something: https://mkfix-shop.fourthwall.com/ Pinecil v2 soldering iron: AliExpress (May be a knock off)- https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mr9cbo5 Amazon - https://amzn.to/46rUO0v Pinecil additional tips: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mK2ERgd Amazon - https://amzn.to/4nXj4xq Hot air station: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c38ZSKh9 Amazon - https://amzn.to/3IotTcK Nanosponges: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mPqh5aD Fume extractor: Amazon - https://amzn.to/42SLtwa Board holder (not affiliated): AliExpress - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOwo1vP Solder-sucker: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mtPBKEV Amazon - (not the one I use but other technicians swear by it) https://amzn.to/4gJS8yB Mechanic tweezers: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mPFad85 Microscope: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_msGPIfn Amazon - https://amzn.to/46UWMqd Bottle for IPA: AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_m0zEpdJ #Gamecube #GamecubeController #ControllerRepair #JoystickDrift #TryingToFix