# Is there a way to improve the D pad?

**URL:** <https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-improve-the-d-pad/5447>\
**Category:** GameShell\
**Created:** [March 28, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-improve-the-d-pad/5447 "2020-03-28T15:58:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![javelinface](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/javelinface/32/3079_2.png) [@javelinface](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/javelinface)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-improve-the-d-pad/5447/2 "2020-03-28T16:10:53Z")

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There was mention of this mod:

> [@Simple d-pad mod](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/simple-d-pad-mod/2981):
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> The d-pad felt a bit mushy. Like… you could press all 4 directions at once. I cut a thin ring ( about 1mm ) off a q-tip and placed it underneath the d-pad. Works like a charm so far. Hope the ring does not move away. If it does it can be easily glued down. Something else will do, too. [gameshell] I originally posted this on Twitter: [https://mobile.twitter.com/MonkeyPanicMode/status/1098654495351943168](https://mobile.twitter.com/MonkeyPanicMode/status/1098654495351943168)

I pulled apart a broken 8-bitdo NES controller and used the d pad from that. It has a spherical base that allows it to rock more, rather then just mush.  
I share your pain, playing Mother 3 a lot. I’m curious to hear of any more modifications to the d pad.

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