Retro Unit
RetroUnit Aluminium X-Axis Y-Axis Metal Gears for N64 OEM Controllers
RetroUnit Aluminium X-Axis Y-Axis Metal Gears for N64 OEM Controllers
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Tired of loose, drifting, or gritty classic 64-bit joysticks? The original module was built entirely out of plastic. Over time, plastic grinding against plastic creates that infamous white powder, which is the literal dust of your crumbling childhood hardware. This leads to massive center deadzones and ruined gameplay.
The Retrounit Kit is the permanent, industrial-grade solution. We have replaced the high-wear plastic gears with high-pressure die-cast aluminum, completely shielded by a micro-thin epoxy coating to protect your original controller parts from wear.
What's Included:
- 1 x X-Axis Precision Aluminum Gear (ADC12 Alloy)
- 1 x Y-Axis Precision Aluminum Gear (ADC12 Alloy)
- 1 x 0.5g Packet Retrounit Pure PTFE Grease (Premium Friction Barrier)
Key Product Features
- Premium ADC12 Silicon-Aluminum Alloy: Struck using high-pressure industrial die casting, these gears offer maximum structural rigidity. They will never flex, warp, or wear out, even during intense competitive play.
- Robotic CNC Post-Machining: Every gear undergoes secondary automated CNC diamond-bit machining to tightly minimize center slop. This process removes all parting lines and burrs, cutting the tracking slots to strict sub-millimeter tolerances for a highly responsive input.
- 10 to 15 Micron Epoxy E-Coating: Raw aluminum behaves like a file against plastic. Our gears feature an electrofused Epoxy Resin E-Coat that is just 10 to 15 microns thick, which is roughly one-fifth the width of a human hair. This creates an ultra-smooth polymer skin that completely eliminates metal-on-plastic grinding.
- 0.5g Pure PTFE Grease Included: Formulated specifically for classic console hardware, this 100% synthetic lubricant contains zero petroleum distillates or mineral oils. It is entirely safe for 30-year-old original plastics and provides a smooth hydrodynamic glide.
Technical Specifications
| Brand: | Retrounit |
| Material: | ADC12 Aluminum Alloy |
| Finish: | Epoxy Resin Electrophoretic Coating (10 to 15 μm thickness) |
| Lubricant: | 100% Synthetic Pure PTFE Grease (0.5g net weight) |
| Compatibility: | Strictly compatible ONLY with original OEM Nintendo 64 controller joystick modules. Will not fit aftermarket or reproduction controllers. |
Installation Notes:
- Completely disassemble your original OEM joystick module and clean out all old plastic dust and debris using isopropyl alcohol.
- Drop in the Retrounit X and Y aluminum gears.
- Apply a small, half-pea-sized amount of the included Retrounit Pure PTFE Grease to the gear slots, the stick pivot point, and the inside of the housing bowl. Note that less is more, so do not over-lubricate to protect the optical sensors.
- Reassemble and enjoy crisp, restored precision.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Our team aim to pack, check and dispatch orders within 24 hours of receiving your order Monday to Friday. Where an order is placed after 2pm AEST on Friday it may not be dispatched until Monday. During the Christmas holiday season, orders may take more than 24 hours before dispatch.
Overseas deliveries leave our warehouse every Wednesday.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@retrounit.com.au. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
