• LordCrom@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I went to use my old PS2 the other night after many years. The controllers thumpads had turned into this sticky, rubbery, goo. Gross. I couldn’t play it

    • timo_timboo@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 months ago

      Oh that sucks. I only had this problem with a Dualshock 1 a while ago, my Dualshock 2s thankfully never got into that state. Maybe it has something to do with how they’re stored? Anyway, you can always replace the thumbsticks if cleaning doesn’t help.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Disassemble, clean with isopropyl alcohol, reassemble.

      I assume there are guides on youtube.