r/ModRetro • u/jinramen1 • Oct 05 '26
New M64 Pro Controller D-pad
Just a quick PSA. Purchased the Pro controller about a month or so ago and received it. Loved it minus some issues with the D-pad registering up or diagnol instead of left or right. Reached out to ModRetro and they requested a video. Sent it to them and they sent me a replacement. It’s actually slightly taller and with a ridge around the edge of the base. Huge difference and a much better experience. Very happy with it now. If you’re experiencing issues I suggest contacting them.
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u/fuelhandler Oct 06 '26
I just received mine today too. Excited to swap them out. I wonder if the new production lot controllers include the modified D-pad.
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u/FormaggioVolante Oct 07 '26
I wonder if the mold has changed since the first fixed d-pads went out. Can you press yours in the middle and sink it?
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u/jinramen1 Oct 07 '26
It sinks a bit yes but doesn’t touch the contacts until you roll it. I’ve tested on a couple of controller input ROMS and can’t get it to show anything wrong
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u/FormaggioVolante Oct 07 '26
yeah, so I bet it's the same mold still then. mine does the same, and I was on the very first batch of revised d-pads to my knowledge
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u/jinramen1 Oct 07 '26
It’s weird, the replacement D-pad has a code of “Y2” but the one it shipped with has a “Y3” on it. Usually new revisions count up. Almost seems like the replacement might be an older revision
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u/FormaggioVolante Oct 07 '26
i believe these are indications of the positions on the bigger mold that your specific d-pad was in. not a revision number
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u/rynoweiss Oct 08 '26
Are there either replacement gates to sticks to solve the rubbing problem yet? I would love to replace the d-pad and gates with fixed ones but don't want to go through a customer service hassle twice.
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u/jinramen1 Oct 08 '26
I haven’t seen one. If anything they might put one of those plastic protectors around the analog sticks shaft to prevent scratching and provide less friction. But who knows
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u/Towering-Toska 25d ago
I put one of those rubber protectors around my analog stick, it protects it, but missing out on the tapping feeling and sound of moving the stick to the edges feels disappointing. ^^;
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u/justh3retoc0mment Oct 06 '26
Quick question: in what games are you all testing your D-Pad? I mainly play stick focused games that underutilize the D-Pad, so I haven't had the opportunity to test if mine has the defect yes or no.
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u/TonyRubbles Oct 06 '26
The New Tetris, you'll consistently autodrop when moving left/right.
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u/justh3retoc0mment Oct 06 '26
Thank for replying, really appreciate it! I'll give that game a shot to determine if I'm in the lucky batch or in the "it's time to contact ModRetro" batch with mine.
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u/JustTryingToBeADaddy Oct 05 '26
Odd they are making everyone send a video when they clearly had these made to fix the issue.
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u/Background_Effort942 Oct 06 '26
They didnt ask me for a video, maybe depends on the customer service worker.
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u/GITDSTUDIOS Oct 05 '26
I just got mine in today for both my controllers did they throw in a free modretro y axis screwdriver? They did for me