Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Nintendo 64 analog stick is often praised for its precision and unique design. It doesn’t suffer from stick drift like modern controllers. But it’s not without its flaws. The problem? It’s made entirely out of plastic, which wears down over time and leads to performance issues. Over the years, we’ve seen various replacement solutions pop up, but most fall short in one way or another. That is, until now. A new product from RockerGaming and Tao promises a long-term fix. It’s called the Renaissance Stick, and today, we’re taking a closer look.
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//Where to Buy Renaissance Kit:
► RockerGaming Store: shop.rockergaming.com/products/renaissance-kit
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//Mario 64 Speed Runners
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//Other Video Links
► RetroMeister Video: youtube.com/watch?v=yzq1IXt79SQ
► RockerGaming: https://x.com/RockerGameMod
► TaoStyx64: https://linktr.ee/taostyx64
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:56 The Major Advantage and Flaw Of The N64 Analog Stick
5:52 The Solution and What Comes with The Renaissance Kit
6:07 How Does The Renaissance Kit Fix The Problem?
7:40 How To Install The Renaissance Kit (TUTORIAL)
15:01 The Results (Test Results To)
17:25 Features Overview
19:21 Pros and Cons
22:01 Where To Buy?
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Disclaimer: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.
Affiliate Disclosure: I get a small percentage of each sale that uses an affiliate link or coupon code. It’s a great way to help SUPPORT my channel at no cost to you so I can continue to make these videos for all of you, everyone wins! And as always, thank you for your continued support of my channel!
#Nintendo #Nintendo64 #MachoNacho
Use this link to SAVE $5 on your first order at PCBWay: pcbway.com/g/A311e7
The Nintendo 64 analog stick is often praised for its precision and unique design. It doesn’t suffer from stick drift like modern controllers. But it’s not without its flaws. The problem? It’s made entirely out of plastic, which wears down over time and leads to performance issues. Over the years, we’ve seen various replacement solutions pop up, but most fall short in one way or another. That is, until now. A new product from RockerGaming and Tao promises a long-term fix. It’s called the Renaissance Stick, and today, we’re taking a closer look.
//Macho Nacho Second Channel:
► Channel Link: youtube.com/channel/UC9QC7o2eLuYYWpvkAd_NBXg
► Become a Patreon Member: patreon.com/c/MachoNachoProductions
//Where to Buy Renaissance Kit:
► RockerGaming Store: shop.rockergaming.com/products/renaissance-kit
► Optional Greases (affiliate):
► amzn.to/4jjqfOq
►amzn.to/4jC1bSp
►amzn.to/3GesCDn
//Mario 64 Speed Runners
► Kally Twitch: twitch.tv/kally
► Kally BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kally.bsky.social
► TreyBardo Twitch: twitch.tv/treybordo
► TreyBardo YouTube: youtube.com/@treybordo
//Other Video Links
► RetroMeister Video: youtube.com/watch?v=yzq1IXt79SQ
► RockerGaming: https://x.com/RockerGameMod
► TaoStyx64: https://linktr.ee/taostyx64
//Macho Nacho T-Shirts:
► MERCH Store: artisticpixels305.com/machonacho
—--
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:56 The Major Advantage and Flaw Of The N64 Analog Stick
5:52 The Solution and What Comes with The Renaissance Kit
6:07 How Does The Renaissance Kit Fix The Problem?
7:40 How To Install The Renaissance Kit (TUTORIAL)
15:01 The Results (Test Results To)
17:25 Features Overview
19:21 Pros and Cons
22:01 Where To Buy?
-----
// Support Macho Nacho:
► PATREON: patreon.com/MachoNachoProductions
► eBay STORE: ebay.com/usr/machonachovideogamemods
► MERCH: artisticpixels305.com/machonacho
► WEBSITE: macho-nacho.com
► JOIN our DISCORD Community: discord.gg/4c3fCnfdaH
► AMAZON Store For Tools/Supplies I Use (Affiliate): amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions
// Follow Macho Nacho On Social Media
► Twitter: twitter.com/machonachomedia
► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/machonachomedia.bsky.social
► Instagram: instagram.com/machonachoproductions
► Facebook: facebook.com/MachoNachoProductions
—--
// SAVE MONEY at these Retro Gaming Stores! (Affiliate Links Below):
► SAVE 10% by using COUPON CODE: TITO on any purchase from RETRO GAME: TITO on any purchase from RETRO GAME REPAIR SHOP here: retrogamerepairshop.com/?ref=6njgx4sufvs
► SAVE 10% by using COUPON CODE: TITO on any purchase from CASTLEMANIA Games here: castlemaniagames.com/?ref=tito
// TOOLS AND GEAR I Use For Video Game Console Modding (Soldering Equipment, Flux,
►All other stuff I use: amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions
-----
// These stores provide fantastic GEAR and MODS for RETRO CONSOLES! If you use the following links below, I received a small percentage from sales at no cost to you. This is a great, free way to support the channel (Affiliate)!
○ Stone Age Gamer (Flash Carts and other great Retro Tech)
► https://stoneagegamer.com?afmc=MACHONACHO
○ eBay (Second Hand Retro Gaming Gear and More. It’s where I buy a lot of the consoles I mod!)
► ebay.us/NCwNkl
○ Sendico (Proxy Service to bid on Japanese Auctions. I use Sendico to get great deals on Retro Consoles directly from Japan!)
► sendico.com/register/2d5a5cf98826c580535586c73fce0a03e4c6f513
-----
// Intro Music for Retro Renew Series by Matthew McCheskey:
► matthewmccheskey.bandcamp.com
-----
Disclaimer: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.
Affiliate Disclosure: I get a small percentage of each sale that uses an affiliate link or coupon code. It’s a great way to help SUPPORT my channel at no cost to you so I can continue to make these videos for all of you, everyone wins! And as always, thank you for your continued support of my channel!
#Nintendo #Nintendo64 #MachoNacho
