79: A Subsidiary of Starko Industries

21/03/2021 1h 5min Episodio 79
79: A Subsidiary of Starko Industries

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What the heck is going on with modern video game controllers? That's the question we're trying to address this week, with Joy Con and DualSense analog stick drift, unresponsive Xbox face buttons, do-it-yourself repair, advanced soldering techniques, class action lawsuits and other subjects all weighing on our minds. Is there any end in sight?Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpodIGN's summary of Joy Con lawsuits and joystick damage:https://www.ign.com/articles/all-the-lawsuits-nintendo-is-facing-over-joy-con-driftiFixit's breakdown of the DualSense joysticks (also thanks to them for the show image):https://www.ifixit.com/News/48944/heres-why-ps5-joysticks-drift-and-why-theyll-only-get-worseTronicsFix on the DualSense triggers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rNITneXnCo&t=555s 
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