Restoring a pair of Junk DualShock 2 Controllers for my Playstation 2 - Retro Console Restoration
After restoring a white Playstation 2 I thought I need a pair of white controller to go along with so why not restore myself a pair. I found a pair as part of a junk lot.
I've restored few other models of the DualShock controllers. This one looks quite similar on the ouside but the inside is all new although it has very similar structure.
Immediately I noticed one of the controllers was only had a broken thumb stick and the other would power on ( the light turns on) but none of the buttons worked. After opening the second controller I could see it was assembled wrong. The plastic sheet that contains the circuits for the buttons was not in it's place but it was under the main board so they circuits did not connect. I did not find out why the controller was originally opened. Also one of the wires to the vibration motor needed to be re-soldered, maybe the previous owner tried to fix that and though they had broken the controller...
As usual I washed the parts with Mr. Ducktor and since the plastic was yellowed, I put it in the retrobrighting bath. Tutorial for the process can be found here: denewss.info/channel/oJaJh9acooeqlas/video.html
After de-yellowing, I tested the cables for both controllers. It can be done easily by checking that each pin in the controllers plug connects to one of the wires at the other end. Everything seemed to be working and I was not able to find any major damage. So there was not much necessary need for further repairs. However the joysticks for the controllers get loose over time and the second controller felt like it was already quite loose so I decided to replace the joysticks while I had the controller open. Usually the left joystick is the one that need replacing because it's used more often used. For the first controller I put in a fresh pair of thumb sticks.
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KOMMENTARE
"Somebody tried to hide Nutella in here" That fiend!
16:10 BEAUTIFUL
No hate but you should rename it to "retro *controller* restoration" :) Other than that i love your vidoes!
Repair all of those and sell them. Ps2 controllers sellout like crazy at a local retro game store I live near.
This makes for surprisingly good ASMR...
Can someone please tell me what’s happening at 10:36? I don’t really understand what he’s doing
Would you be so kind to tell me the name of the screw driver set that you use? I can't see it with the link that you posted in the description. Great video BTW!
It LOKS like something hah ha that was so funny
It LOKS like something hah ha that was so funny
Nice trick for wicking the solder away without a solder sucker! I wouldn't have thought of that.
see ya
I have a playstation 3 dual shock controller that the analogue stick has stopped springing back to original play any suggestions please
Amazing!!
I wish everyone was a fan of me online, AND in real life cos ONLY my family is a fan of me and THATS IT . I will never be a good youtuber, I only hav 13 subs anyway... but at least super infinity likes me.
What should i do, i have a ps2 controller and L1 button wont work
Hey I’m not sure if my original ps2 controller was opened up before but there’s two screws that seem either stripped or over screwed either by the company or by someone. Any ideas on how I can get it out. It’s on the top side and on the bottom side, those are the only screws not letting me open the controller. I really want to clean inside the controller for better feel.
Ducktors pool, no trespassing Me: YEET
All other controllers: we good Gray controller: bit cracked, that's all Controller one: yellowed and broken joystick Controller two: all broken up and shit
So I found your videos on a bad day because i was searching for something to watch to distract myself from a headache, and that video happened to be when you repaired that old keyboard for your home office. I watched more of your videos and i've begun to figure out and memorise some of the routine stuff for fixing things, like cleaning electronics with isopropyl alcohol and deyellowing with Hydrogen Peroxide. a few weeks later, here I am, on this video, and I finally understand what you're doing with melting the long metal stick to make sure the joysticks stay in place. I'm so proud of myself.
denewss.info/channel/Z6tqgKycnnLaqJs/video.html
16:31 nice
Ducktor's pool should read Next Patient Please!
This is great video...does you know (or anyone know if the red light doesnt turn on, is the joypad fully broken?
"Recovering an old Ducktor" very soon
when i open these pads i always pluck off these motors for vibration and pad gets lighter.
Hey can I have one of those
Don't know if someone already mentioned but hey Odd you did great but I suggest two things, there is a small test software that lets you test the controller buttons with the pressure sensitivity each one has as well as test full motor range, and also the R2 and L2 buttons are made to be snapped in place after you close the controller, it is way easier that way, and for the Dpad the spider-like piece the missing leg should point to where the stick is
Hes ready for a LAN party with all those controllers................... legend
How much would you charge to restore a ps2 and controller?
I have had to take these controllers apart a few time to change out the left joystick. Hard as fuck to put back together especially the trop triggers!
Now you and ducktor can play together :D
Curious if you went to school for this? I want to do this type of thing so bad!
Can I retrobrite the thumbstick rubber or the hydrogen peroxide will damage the rubber?
These decade old controllers work better than Joy-Cons.
Can you PLEASE do Gamecube
Empfohlen von Leon
Haha...hiding Nutella
I feel like the ducktor has seem some shit over the years :D
Why is this so satisfying to watch? xD
My xbox 360 doesn't power on and i don't know why
I think Odd Tinkering is the first person in the world to put a go pro in a tooth brush
How many of us? : Shit, one of them could be mine.
Your screwdriver set isn't available on amazon anymore - links broken
That’s amazing how the UV lights gets rid of the yellowing.
these white controllers are also like $20 more then a black controller.
The link for UV-Led strip is to a black light set (at least for me that's what comes up) is this the correct item? I have my own console I would like to restore. 🙂
11:46 controller stick heven
9:38 the three year old that thinks that is water
please, add a new nemo sticker
What is the screwdrivers brand? The link doesn't work for me.
I love these console/game restoration vids. Done a few restorations myself. Not as good as these though.
10:10 - you can't decide that unless you actually test it. Pro tip: you can take off the potentionmeters on the sides if you only need to fix those while the "body" of the stick is still okay. And it's just 3 pin desoldering instead of 14 (I believe it's 14, 4 of it is structural the others are actually doing things, 3x2 for the potentionmeters and 4 for the button under the stick).
Do you have a new link for the screwdriver set?
I am a television repairman 🙏Thank you so much for watching my video, please don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE. ✌
IFixIt should really sponsor this guy
jack and daxter omg I love this game 🥰
Do you keep all the consoles you repair and restore? Just out of curiosity:)
30 years later restoration on retro Nintendo switch
Do you think he can fix a ps3 I was told there hard
Conspiracy Theory-there are two Odds. One does the plastics and electronics while the other does the metals and woods.
Is the pool where you first clean it just soap and water?
Ultrasonic cleaner :)
He didint post for 3 weeks becouse hes playing his ps2 ! Waiting so you can restore a ps3
That toothbrush POV 👌
Knew i missed a video
bonjour super vidéo ,ou trouvé vous les pièces de rechanges
That silver controller would nice for my silver ps2 XD
in 2050, will you do a dualshock 4 video too??
CAN YOU PS3 PAIR?
how come these work great after 20 years yet sony and nintendo are having drifting problems? queue DejaVu.mp3
Please all I want is a nemo sticker please
make a sega genesis/mega drive set and controllers
Ok man..already 3 weeks and no new video?? I'm starting to have a withdrawal symptoms 🥴
fun fact: he wastes more money on parts than on buying items.
You shoul restore a PSP
Please restore a Sega Mega Drive!
Can you restore a junk Nintendo DS next?
@oddtinkering We have similar styles of videos (yours are better) - maybe I need some gloves for my videos?
What is the name of the screwdriver set you use in the videos? by the way I used the google translator so I don't speak English so if you have spelling mistakes it's because of that haha
Im actually going to use your videos to repair and clean up my N64 and old Playstation 2 slim! Keep them coming. I really enjoy watching the gaming console stuff!
Nostalgia
My dog passed today, and I haven’t been able to think about anything else today until I came across your videos. Thank you so much
Well i have a request for oddtinkering i have a ps3 system and i was wondering if you can probably try and restore it and ill send u a game with it so u can test it
Edward Ramos
Vor 2 Monate
With the controller's
I love ducktor
More videos please!!! 😢😭
New video should be psp
Do an Xbox 360 slim next!
Ducktor, turn off my pain inhibitors
C'est hypnotisant !
I would like to see you restore an original fat PS2! That would be cool! Or maybe even a red ringed original Xbox 360.
Do a gameboy advance sp
you are inspiring me to study so that I can go to computer science/electronics university.
I just found my old DSI XL and the top screen it’s cracked. I would pay to have you restore it. I had so many old memories on it
Good afternoon, how long did it take to clarify without hydrogen peroxide?
This is how many times he used isopropyl alcohol | |
The most patient man ever
you should do a gamecube at some point!
Did you major in psychology? Every little action and movement you take is soothing and satisfying. I feel manipulated watching your videos, and I have no complaints about it.
Where to buy?
Hi! What do I have to study to be like you? I mean to repair that kind of things and what else will i be able to do?