{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bitstick-metal-bowl-in-nintendo-64-controller","title":"BitStick - Joystick Module Only (requires installation)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAll BitStick products use a polished\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emetal bowl for the N64 joystick to move against creating a smooth, accurate and durable stick module. The original N64 controllers have a plastic bowl instead, which is one of the main parts that can wear out over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis product page is for the joystick module only and requires installation. You will need to unscrew the controller first, remove the original stick module from the blue plug and connect the new module in. Both options have the metal bowl included and vary based on the stick choice (info below). We also sell fully assembled controllers on a seperate product page on this website.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice - Stick Type (Plastic or Metal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs the stick is the most expensive component to produce in metal, we've given a plastic option for a cheaper alternative. Both metal and plastic sticks feel roughly the same to play, so this choice is mainly aesthetic. See pictures for stick comparisons - the metal stick has a silver shaft and a screw on top, while the plastic stick is all black with no screw. The metal stick may be more durable over time, but it may also cause more wear on the other plastic parts in the stick module, such as the gears and gate (more long term testing is needed). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBe sure to pick carefully as the price varies quite a bit between them. When you pick a variant the top image on the page should change to reflect that choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMetal sticks come with a black cap by default, but extra coloured caps can be purchased here: https:\/\/bitsticks64.com\/products\/coloured-caps-for-metal-sticks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a Beta Edition this version of the BitStick Bowl is currently being tested for long term performance and feedback will be used to update the design and manufacturing process for future versions. 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We have not listed colour choices at purchase, but if you have any particular requests please DM The8bitbeast on discord or e-mail us at bitsticks64@gmail.com  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can't guarantee we'll have particular colours in good condition, but we can check if we have any in stock and try and accomodate requests where possible. If we don't receive a message, then controller colour will be chosen at random from those available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice - Stick Type (Plastic or Metal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn all options, the controller will have a metal bowl. As the stick is the most expensive component to produce in metal, we've given a plastic option for a cheaper alternative. Both metal and plastic sticks feel roughly the same to play, so this choice is mainly aesthetic. See pictures for stick comparisons - the metal stick has a silver shaft and a screw on top, while the plastic stick is all black with no screw. The metal stick may be more durable over time, but it may also cause more wear on the other plastic parts in the stick module, such as the gears and gate (more long term testing is needed). Be sure to pick carefully as the price varies quite a bit between them. When you pick a variant the top image on the page should change to reflect that choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMetal sticks come with a black cap by default, but extra coloured caps can be purchased here: https:\/\/bitsticks64.com\/products\/coloured-caps-for-metal-sticks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor those experienced at disassembling N64 controllers there is also the option to separately purchase the Control Stick Module and install them into your own controllers. This is on a seperate product page on this website.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a Beta Edition this version of the BitStick Bowl is currently being tested for long term performance and feedback will be used to update the design and manufacturing process for future versions. As we update the design, the product may look visually different from the pictures. 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