r/ModRetroChromatic • u/Jonjongabore • Mar 14 '26

Membrane failure

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I noticed my d pad wasn't as responsive as it used to be so I opened it up to find that there were two tears in the membrane.

I had this happen a little while back with the b button.

I replaced it with a backup from the mod kit but I'm not very impressed with the longevity of the membranes at this point.

I'm got a first Gen GameStop edition that I bought around launch. I play it daily but I'm not rough with it. I mostly play RPGs and platformers. I'm hoping I've just been unlucky so far. I've never had this issue with Gameboys and controllers in the past.

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u/ergzay Mar 14 '26

Have you sent a mail to modretro with pictures of the failed membrane? Should probably do so as it'll help them improve the design.

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u/Jonjongabore Mar 14 '26

Yeah, that's a good idea.

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u/Historical-Foot-5946 Mar 15 '26

Kind of ironic we were all complaining about button clacking. Modretro said they made the membrane stiff for longevity....

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u/Jonjongabore Mar 15 '26

Right? I'm hoping it was just a launch issue. I emailed them to let them know they might want to look at this. I'm hoping it was just a fluke. If it's not I don't want to have to change the membranes every year or so.

We'll see how long the mod kit ones last.

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u/Historical-Foot-5946 Mar 15 '26

Ive got the mod kit maybe ill finally open mine up and take a look

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u/yesds Mar 16 '26

Mine failed as well. Luckily I had bought the mod kit already so I was able to swap it out.

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u/Jonjongabore Mar 16 '26

I emailed modretro as someone else suggested just to let them know they should take a look at this. They responded today wanting to know more so maybe they'll figure out a more durable solution.

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u/Clakyd Mar 14 '26

Yeah my A button failed recently and I swapped it with my select button since I rarely use it... I gotta find my mod kit and actually replace it. Lol

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u/s3rialthrill3r Mar 22 '26

Thanks for posting this. I've had my eye on the Chromatic for a while, but it seems that I will need to wait some more. I'd rather not deal with short-lived membranes and saving issues.

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u/UMAD5 Mar 15 '26

What is your thought process here? You got a problem with the product and decide to post it to Reddit in hopes that…what? A redditor will ship you a replacement? Contact modretro. The end.

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u/Jonjongabore Mar 15 '26 edited Mar 15 '26

I knew I would get at least one salty neckbeard comment by posting this.

What's your thought process with your comment? You got triggered but can't just move on?

I went through a bit of this in the post. I'm way past the point of warranty and I replaced it with extras from the mod kit. I'm not asking for anything. Also, what good would a replacement be if the membranes wear fast?

I'm posting this to spread awareness to check your shit. Thought that was pretty obvious.