Best source for Nintendo joystick parts ?

Never really had to worry about rebuilding a sloppy Nintendo joystick until now. Where is the best place ( if any) to get parts for this ?

Mikes Arcade sells repro parts and joysticks. Or if you want the more affordable/original route, just find another joystick that's in better condition and clean it yourself.

These are great joysticks though (from my experience) so it should only need a good cleaning. Just break it down, clean every part, lubricate the bearing and put it back together.

http://mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=search&category=Game+Parts&subcategory=Joystick+Parts
 
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I am guessing the worn bearing is was makes it sloppy, can you get a replacement ? Or is it the worn shaft on the joystick ? Or both ? Guess I don't see how cleaning it could keep it from feeling sloppy but I don't have it right in front of me at the moment.
 
I have lots of NOS parts for the joysticks. Some are not listed on the site but I have pretty much all the parts.
 
I am guessing the worn bearing is was makes it sloppy, can you get a replacement ? Or is it the worn shaft on the joystick ? Or both ? Guess I don't see how cleaning it could keep it from feeling sloppy but I don't have it right in front of me at the moment.

The lithium grease originally used gets all dried up and dirty. Take it apart and keep cleaning that bearing until you get all the dirt out and all the other parts until you get all the black out or off. Then lightly lube the bearing and the top of the spring stopper. Don't use lithium grease.

While you have them out see if any are worn and which parts need to be replaced. Sometimes the guide plate needs to be replaced. I've seen some bent shafts and maybe one worn spring stopper, but they are pretty durable sticks.
 
I am guessing the worn bearing is was makes it sloppy, can you get a replacement ? Or is it the worn shaft on the joystick ? Or both ? Guess I don't see how cleaning it could keep it from feeling sloppy but I don't have it right in front of me at the moment.

It's a combination of the shaft, spring stopper, spring, the bearing ball and housing that holds it. There's years of dirt and grime that mixes in with the original lubricant and creates like a black paste. You can't replace the bearing ball, but you can clean it pretty well.

My DK joystick was sticking and gross and I cleaned it and it plays perfect. Did the same for the other 4-5 Nintendo cabs I've owned in the past.

Agree with 2600.
 
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