Sega Saturn Wireless Controllers Acting Up

[lisalover1]

I just got a pair of Doc's Wireless Controllers for my Saturn, but they don't seem to be working right. The receiver barely picks up any button presses, but it is a little better when I hold the controller right up to the receiver. Absolutely nothing gets through any more than 3 feet back. Any ideas on how to fix this? The controller(s) seems to be working fine; the LED at the top lights up whenever I press a button, so I believe the problem is in the receiver.

[elmagicochrisg]

[lisalover1]

If both controllers act up it would indeed seem more likely to be a problem with the receiver. Still, let's start by asking if you used new batteries. If not, try replacing them with new ones before going any further. It could explain the faint signal...

Yeah, I put new batteries in both controllers. Is there any repair I can do for the receiver?

[Hobie-wan]

Maybe dirt/dust on the inside of the IR cover, assuming you've checked the outside already?