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N64 Controller

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How to tell if my controller is aftermarket or not? Bought the controller it works for about 5 minutes then stops working. So I was wondering if it was because the controller software and console are not compatible because its aftermarket or if I got sold a broken controller? But I do not know how to tell which one it is.

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Do you have warranty? Then back to the shop.

You convinced me it’s broken.

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It doesn’t matter if it’s aftermarket or not as “it’s broken.”
Back to the shop or store it goes.

To tell if your N64 controller is aftermarket

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To tell if your N64 controller is aftermarket:

Branding: Official controllers have Nintendo logos; aftermarket ones may not.
Build Quality: Official controllers feel sturdier, while aftermarket ones may be cheaper.
Button/Joystick Response: If they feel different, it might be aftermarket.
Packaging: Official ones come with branded packaging.
If it stops working after a few minutes, it could be faulty, regardless of the brand. Try it on another console to check compatibility.

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