Repairing an xbox controller.

[Tsar]

Is it worth it to get an xbox controller repaired or should I just get a new one.

Which is cheaper.

Thanks

 

[Xero]

Depends on what is wrong with it Tsar
If its an isue of a couple of sticky buttons, sure repair it by taking it apart and cleaning it out, cleanign the button contacts with solvent etc as an example.

If its misfiring or repeating one action key, then it might not be a simple issue, it might be an issue with the PC Board, in that case, replacement controllers go for aorund 499 if you are buying the one with the PC adapter

 

[Tsar]

Thanks man. The a button is not working. I think it might be cheaper to buy a new one. Not sticky but does respond when I push it and sometimes will do something that is assigned to the d-pad.

 

[primo]

@Tsar, before buying a new one u might aswell open it up and mess around.. who know, u might just sort it out and can always keep it for your button smashing games

 

[TheAvenged87]

@Tsar, before buying a new one u might aswell open it up and mess around.. who know, u might just sort it out and can always keep it for your button smashing games

Good answer. Yeah open it up first and see if there is nothing that you can do to fix it. A mate of mine had the same issue...he went and bought a new controller for 500...next day I opened up the old one, cleaned it out and it worked hundreds.

 

[souluser7]

I also think it might be more worth it to just buy a new one after opening it up scavenging for what's wrong, well...that's what I'd do!