I don't know how many of you out there had a N64 (or still have it!) but those joysticks really were a pain! I have three controllers and the joysticks on all of them are so loose that it's almost impossible to play any games. I decided to browse eBay for new/newish controllers, but I didn't want to have to sit through a bid-war lasting days/weeks. I eventually wondered if it was possible to replace the joystick itself, instead of the whole controller and what do you you? I found joystick replacements! They were like, $9 a piece which isn't too bad in my opinion. I even found a video showing how to take out and put in the new joysticks, and the guy actually used a completely different kind of joystick. It's the kind of joysticks used on modern console controllers, but in the style of the N64 controller.
Waiting for them to come, I hope they work well! I so want to be able to (happily and comfortably) play my N64 games once more!