Competition Pro Joystick problem

[rapoza609]

So I bought a competition pro joystick for the 5200 but it only seems to work in one direction. The action buttons work just fine. I opened it up and everything looks clean. I cleaned the contacts on the micro switches but I'm still having the problem. I'd hate to write off this controller as they're a little expensive. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be? Do micro switches go bad after idling for too long?

[AtariBrian]

I am betting your stock controller is the problem. Make sure it is centered.

[rapoza609]

I have a wico analog joystick that has no issue when connecting to my stock controller (which I actually have to use a 5200 trackball because my stock controller is completely dead.)