Nintendo 64 Help needed!

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#1  Edited By GingerBear16

Hey guys, I recently got hold of an n64 but the stick on the controller is sort of messed up. 
I've managed to play through doom 64 by only using the d-pad and i'm just wondering if anyone could suggest a few other games where the analogue stick is not needed 
 
cheers!

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#2  Edited By mattbodega

That sucks, man. The N64 Controller, as weird as that thing is, was built AROUND  the use of an analog stick(i.e built for Super Mario 64). That system is all about analog fun. I think if you're looking for games with D-pad support, you should look for old fighting games, like Mortal Kombat Trilogy. If you're serious about your N64, see if you can find a working controller, or you're going to be locked out of most of the game's hits.

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#3  Edited By Nasar7

^Pretty much.

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#4  Edited By Kyreo
@MattBodega said:
" That sucks, man. The N64 Controller, as weird as that thing is, was built AROUND  the use of an analog stick(i.e built for Super Mario 64). That system is all about analog fun. I think if you're looking for games with D-pad support, you should look for old fighting games, like Mortal Kombat Trilogy. If you're serious about your N64, see if you can find a working controller, or you're going to be locked out of most of the game's hits. "
Word.
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#5  Edited By jonnyboy

Ebay dude. Your looking at a couple of quid tops.

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#6  Edited By JJOR64

You use the D-pad with Kirby 64 and Pokemon Stadium.  I really can't think of any other games at the moment.

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#7  Edited By threeve

Not worth it without a stick.  Buy a controller, like above said on Ebay or similar.  Mad Catz is fine.  If you really want to use it a lot, you may want several.  Those analog sticks weren't designed as well as modern ones and they can't stand too much wear and tear.

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#8  Edited By rjayb89

Get Clayfighter 64 and Killer Instinct.

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#9  Edited By Getz

Yeah, the consensus is to buy a new a controller. What's it going to set you back, $2, $5 dollars max?

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#10  Edited By JJOR64

I will say this now, DON'T get the first Mario Party, it will destroy your analog stick.

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#11  Edited By fakemeat

 Mischief Makers.

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#12  Edited By FluxWaveZ
@JJOR64 said:
" You use the D-pad with Kirby 64 and Pokemon Stadium.  I really can't think of any other games at the moment. "
I never understood why they did that.  Maybe for Pokemon Stadium, but the controls would have been perfectly fine for Crystal Shards if the analog stick could have been used.
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#13  Edited By GingerBear16

Cheers guys, im hoping to sort out the controller situation soon, and hopefully grab a expansion pack so i can play some perfect dark.

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#14  Edited By Okari

What's wrong with it? You could probably just open it up and fix it.

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#15  Edited By dutch42
@jonnyboy said:
" Ebay dude. Your looking at a couple of quid tops. "
dude, this. but buy four and mariokart.
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#16  Edited By GingerBear16

How about we transform this into a 'Anyone know how to sort out a n64 analogue stick' thread?

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#17  Edited By Video_Game_King

Has anybody mentioned Mischief Makers? That doesn't even work with the analog stick at all.

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#18  Edited By Tomarlyn
@Okari said:
" What's wrong with it? You could probably just open it up and fix it. "
I've done this myself. Its probably powdered plastic or something clogged up inside. 
 
Clean it out and fill the analogue unit with vaseline.