This ReStory PlayMachine Controller repair guide follows the public wiki record checked on November 1, 2026. The PlayMachine Controller is listed under game consoles with difficulty Easy. Assemble it from Circuit Board through Front Panel. Take it apart in reverse. The PlayMachine Controller license is recorded at ¥35,000.
Disassembly order
Remove parts from the outside inward. This is the reverse of the assembly table below. If a part will not release, the piece covering it is still attached.
- Front Panel, 8 screws
- Back Panel
- Directional Buttons
- Action Buttons
- Menu Buttons
- Lower bumper ×2
- Cable
- Left top bumper
- Right top bumper
- Circuit Board
Parts, tools, and reassembly
The workbench starts with a basic screwdriver and a simple brush. Rows that list screws need those screws removed with a screwdriver. Dirty parts are cleaned with a brush or an ultrasonic bath. Broken parts are replaced. Light-blue traces are resoldered with the soldering iron, which the wiki says appears only after the electrician quest. The wiki tools field for this device is empty, so no extra special tool is recorded here.
Reassemble from the top of this table. Competition builds use the same default order, with no hints. Patch 1.0.033r added a parts-shop sort by assembly order.
| Step | Part | Count | Unit price | Screws | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Circuit Board | 1 | ¥5,000 | — | | 2 | Right top bumper | 1 | ¥2,950 | — | | 3 | Left top bumper | 1 | ¥2,950 | — | | 4 | Cable | 1 | ¥680 | — | | 5 | Lower bumper | 2 | ¥2,270 | — | | 6 | Menu Buttons | 1 | ¥1,140 | — | | 7 | Action Buttons | 1 | ¥1,590 | — | | 8 | Directional Buttons | 1 | ¥1,590 | — | | 9 | Back Panel | 1 | ¥2,270 | — | | 10 | Front Panel | 1 | ¥2,270 | 8 |
The named rows account for 11 pieces. The wiki infobox says 11 parts and 8 screws. The screw column adds up to 8. The recorded sale price is ¥22,500 and the recorded parts total is ¥24,980.
Pitfalls
Buying one of every listed part costs ¥24,980, which is more than the recorded ¥22,500 sale price. Keep usable parts and replace only what the notebook marks as broken.
The wiki competition table lists an entry fee of ¥1,100, a reward of ¥5,300, and an initial best time of 01:34. A mistake resets the parts while the timer keeps running. The ultrasonic cleaner is locked during a competition device after patch 1.0.033r. See the Akiba Championship guide.
The October 27, 2026 update introduced the original Nony PlayMachine Controller. It is a separate device from the Nony PlayMachine console.
Do not buy the Nony PlayMachine console license for this controller. The console has its own PlayMachine repair page.
Repair steps
- Confirm the license. Buy the recorded PlayMachine Controller license in Parts - Packuten before you rely on marketplace stock or supplier parts.
- Disassemble from the outside. Remove the Front Panel first, then continue upward through the assembly list until you reach the Circuit Board. Stop when a covered part will not come free.
- Clean or replace flagged parts. Clean dirty parts with a brush or an ultrasonic bath. Replace broken parts instead of treating the bath as a repair. Resolder light-blue traces with the soldering iron when the game asks.
- Reassemble from the first row. Install the Circuit Board first and follow the table downward. The parts shop can sort by assembly order after patch 1.0.033r.
- Check the notebook. Deliver only after the notebook no longer shows a dirty, broken, or missing part and every screw row is back in place.
FAQ
Does the PlayMachine Controller need a license?
Yes. The public wiki records a PlayMachine Controller license for ¥35,000. Buy it in Parts - Packuten before marketplace offers, supplier parts, or that competition entry.
How many screws does the PlayMachine Controller use?
The wiki infobox and the part rows both record 8 screws. Only the rows with a screw count need those screws removed.
What order do I assemble the PlayMachine Controller?
Start assembly with the Circuit Board and finish with the Front Panel. Take the device apart in the opposite order, and stop if a deeper part will not release.
Do replacement parts cost more than the PlayMachine Controller sells for?
The recorded parts total is ¥24,980 and the recorded sale price is ¥22,500. Replacing every listed part costs more than that sale price, so a full replacement is not a profit by itself.
Sources
Part names, prices, screw counts, sale price, and license text come from the PlayMachine Controller wiki page, checked November 1, 2026. Shared tool rules come from the tools wiki and licenses wiki. Competition fees come from the competitions wiki. Patch behavior comes from the official Steam news.
Return to the ReStory devices list for the other recorded models.