8BitDo Spare Parts

watts on 28/06/2024 - 16:31

Anyone know a good source for 8bitdo spare parts? (Not the official one as the shipping is US$12)

I need joysticks and L2 & R2.

Cheers

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RichardL on 28/06/2024 - 17:10

Not the official one as the shipping is US$12

The last time I purchased spare parts from 8BitDo, the shipping was a flat rate of US$5.99.

EDIT: Looks like it's not flat rate shipping anymore. Delivery for 1 item is still US$5.99, but 2+ items is US$12.99.

I remember their Official AliExpress Store also sold spare parts, but doesn't appear to ship to Australia anymore.
- watts on 28/06/2024 - 19:50
  
  Yeah I tried Ali and found they don’t ship here.
  
  I’d be happy enough with $5.99 shipping but more than double for 2+ tiny items is ridiculous.
silverrat23 on 29/06/2024 - 00:23

The base of the joysticks look rather familiar to a PS4 or Xbox One's joysticks. At $3 from China, I'd buy a pair just to try it.

Otherwise, maybe gut a broken controller from Facebook/ ebay?
- watts on 01/07/2024 - 14:36
  
  Thanks for the suggestions.
  
  I’ve seen a few comments elsewhere saying ps4 are close but not close enough so need some modifying.
  
  Will keep an eye out for a busted one.
  
  Otherwise, I’ve also read that 8bitdo are pretty good at replacing the joysticks for nothing, because they’re prone to falling apart. Might try that first.