Looking for a good tri-wing screwdriver

[Fireblaster]

I've decided to open up all my GC controllers and clean them up as much as possible so that they stay in the best shape and the buttons feel better. I read the reviews for the triwing screwdriver on the smashboards amazon inventory page and apparently it's really bad quality and falls apart fast. I tried looking for other screwdrivers but looks like I could only find another one that has bad reviews too. Are these screwdrivers actually that bad? If they are, can anyone recommend me one that I can buy online? None of the local hardware stores near me have one small enough for the screws on the gamecube controller.

 

[ScubaF_ingSteve]

I bought a pair a few years ago that still work. Since we are both in Storrs, I can let you borrow them once I go home and grab them. If not they're the exact same pair thats currently on the amazon site, I've never had problems with them.

 

[Comatose]

I have a pair off amazon, it came in a 2 pack. The first one broke in like 20seconds. The second one has lasted almost a year. For the price, definitely worth it, just get a few pairs.

 

[Fireblaster]

It comes in a pair? Can you guys link me to the exact page so I know exactly which one it is?

 

[Jockmaster]

I got one off of ebay for <$5 and it still works perfectly

 

[Kadano]

I’ve always recommended this one for $1.8 shipped: http://dx.com/p/large-triwing-trigram-screw-driver-6154

It has a much better tip than those with the red transparent handle, the metal is sturdier. Unfortunately, it’s out of stock now, but if you find the same product somewhere else, go for it.

 

[Bones0]

I just use a flathead.

Protip: when you finally do get your controller open, replacing the triwing screws with normal phillips head is a great way to avoid this problem. I took the screws from an old wired Xbox 360 controller and put them in my GCN controller so now if I have to unscrew it, it's easy to find a screwdriver to do it with (also, it's just actually easier to unscrew when there's 4 prongs being used instead of 2 or 3).

 

[TheCatPhysician]

Good idea Bones. I use a flathead too and it works just fine. You just need a really small one

 

[GCS Gaming Customs]

I found some chinese seller a while ago that sold ones for a buck apiece free shipping which have been known to strip like instantly. I bought 5, sold 3, and still have 2 of em that work perfectly (and Ive opened A LOT of controllers)

But then I bought ten from a dif seller (I can't find the other one..) and they all strip in like 20 sec lol

You just gotta get lucky...

Or just buy a $5 to stay safe.