Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hi everyone, Shane R. Monroe here. Today we are on the workbench with my absolute favorite controller of all time: The Suncom TAC-2.
These joysticks were built like tanks—literally using automotive tire valves for the centering mechanism! But even the "indestructible" USA models need a little TLC after 40 years. In this video, I’ll show you how to crack open the case (despite those weird screws), clean the oxidation off the metal-on-metal contacts, and get them running smooth as silk.
Plus, stick around for a quick gameplay session of Gyruss where I show you a must-know tip for C64 Ultimate users on how to swap joystick ports in software so you never have to unplug your controller again.
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Hi everyone, Shane R. Monroe here. Today we are on the workbench with my absolute favorite controller of all time: The Suncom TAC-2.
These joysticks were built like tanks—literally using automotive tire valves for the centering mechanism! But even the "indestructible" USA models need a little TLC after 40 years. In this video, I’ll show you how to crack open the case (despite those weird screws), clean the oxidation off the metal-on-metal contacts, and get them running smooth as silk.
Plus, stick around for a quick gameplay session of Gyruss where I show you a must-know tip for C64 Ultimate users on how to swap joystick ports in software so you never have to unplug your controller again.
Join Our Discord
discord.monroeworld.com
#steamdeck #emulation #gaming
