Duo controller D-pad feels too trigger sensitive causing unintentional commands

[Bekic]

Alright, i made a thread like this before in the PCE section but since it's only the game in question that's Japanese it might fit better here.

The issue i'm having is the command registering as up when i press left due to a "tilting effect" on the controller, making it very unreliable to play with. It's so f*cking sensitive that i have to sit there and consciously press/hold it down in a very light manner at wich point it won't register but there's just no way to keep that in mind while having to make instant decisions. I don't know if that's just the way the controller is supposed to be or if i'm doing something wrong but it really bums me out.

The game is called Zipang. Occasionally it will happen in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood aswell where i use the suibweapon when i only want to do a regular attack but i feel like i have better control of that.

Surely i can't be the only one having this type of issue that's exactly how it feels

[ProfessorProfessorson]

OP, we have a tech/repair section on the forums for these kind of threads. This section is for discussion of games and the systems themselves.

[Bekic]

Yeah you're right.

Perhaps a moderator could re-locate it?

[Necromancer]

Or you could make a third thread. 

Have you tried cleaning the contacts as suggested in the other thread?  If that doesn't fix it, try rotating the rubber part 180 degrees.  If the problem goes away (at least when you press left), then you'll know the rubber part is the problem; if you still have a problem, then check the pcb for cracks.

[Bekic]

I haven't tried that yet. I wanted to see if others had the same problem and get it confirmed what it's about before getting into anything. Also i have to wait until tomorrow to buy the right screwdriver.

[imparanoic]

sounds like sticky rubber membrane, open it up and use isopropol alcohol to clean it, should work a charm ( I have opened every single used joypad to  reconditioned them, apart from dual shock 3 as it's complex)

written in the other section

[Bekic]

Just a quick question: should i clean the pieces of rubber with the liquid aswell or just the contacts on the PCB?

On another note, flipping the piece with the rubbers did not work. First of all the piece has two holes that keep it on the controller and if you flip it it will only fit in one of them and stay on somewhat unstable but more importantly it prevents the top and bottom of the controller to close. I tried the functionality itself (not with the system on) by simply holding the PCB as the bottom but the D-pad was all around ridiculously loose and floaty in a way that it can't be used for gameplay.

[mickcris]

i usually clean the contacts on the pcb with rubbing alcohol and throw the rest of the controller parts (minus the cord and turbo switches) in the sink with dish detergent.

[Bekic]

I see, altough i wouldn't feel comfortable about doing that on anything other than plastic.

What about the topic? Have you experienced the same shit and if so, did cleaning fix it? I'm inclined to believe that it's really more about wear & tear over the years than anything else.

[galam]

Alright, i made a thread like this before in the PCE section but since it's only the game in question that's Japanese it might fit better here.

The issue i'm having is the command registering as up when i press left due to a "tilting effect" on the controller, making it very unreliable to play with. It's so f*cking sensitive that i have to sit there and consciously press/hold it down in a very light manner at wich point it won't register but there's just no way to keep that in mind while having to make instant decisions. I don't know if that's just the way the controller is supposed to be or if i'm doing something wrong but it really bums me out.

The game is called Zipang. Occasionally it will happen in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood aswell where i use the suibweapon when i only want to do a regular attack but i feel like i have better control of that.

Surely i can't be the only one having this type of issue that's exactly how it feels

Yer kind of needy.

[Bekic]

Alright, i made a thread like this before in the PCE section but since it's only the game in question that's Japanese it might fit better here.

The issue i'm having is the command registering as up when i press left due to a "tilting effect" on the controller, making it very unreliable to play with. It's so f*cking sensitive that i have to sit there and consciously press/hold it down in a very light manner at wich point it won't register but there's just no way to keep that in mind while having to make instant decisions. I don't know if that's just the way the controller is supposed to be or if i'm doing something wrong but it really bums me out.

The game is called Zipang. Occasionally it will happen in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood aswell where i use the suibweapon when i only want to do a regular attack but i feel like i have better control of that.

Surely i can't be the only one having this type of issue that's exactly how it feels

Yer kind of needy.

Meaning what? Do you have anything to say about the issue?

[galam]

LOL.  Under 30 posts, no intro, but...

Help...


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HELP...  << (this one is actually pretty classic, so thanks for it.)

[Bekic]

Yes, and not a single one is inviting you to share your personal opinion about me. Just move along to what you do want to discuss if you don't have anything to add here. Don't derail my topic with this kind of bullshit.

[esteban]

Yes, and not a single one is inviting you to share your personal opinion about me. Just move along to what you do want to discuss if you don't have anything to add here. Don't derail my topic with this kind of bullshit.

Comrade, it's OK.

Everyone has given you excellent advice. I was hoping you would have reported back already to tell us what worked!

Now, who are you?

[WoodyXP]

What about the topic? Have you experienced the same shit and if so, did cleaning fix it? I'm inclined to believe that it's really more about wear & tear over the years than anything else.

I've had the same issue.  In my case I just pulled out the rubber disc that sits under the d-pad and washed it with soap and water.  Worked like a charm.