The CX40 is one of ReStory's best verified device models: official developer notes explicitly describe its four screws and the major internal parts shared by the real and in-game versions. Official ReStory developer notes compare the in-game joystick with a real CX40 and state that both versions use the same major layout. The game keeps the repair approachable while preserving the shell, board, stick, red button, and cable relationship.
Device data: Atari CX40
Source snapshot · build reference: · 1.0.033r · Sources
- Sale price
- ¥3,510
- Intact value
- ¥3,900
- Parts
- 6
- Screws
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Licence
- Owned at start
- Replacement total
- ¥5,850
Disputed
- Wiki table total
- 5850
- GamesRef replacement total
- 3920
- Wiki infobox
- 4
- Wiki device table
- 11
- Parts table total
- 4
Entry fee: ¥600 · Prize: ¥3,800 · Shop-clock time: 0h 49m
Parts in assembly order
| Assembly order | Parts | Quantity | Unit price | Screws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Panel | 1 | ¥1,070 | 0 |
| 2 | Circuit Board | 1 | ¥1,760 | 0 |
| 3 | Joystick Base | 1 | ¥980 | 0 |
| 4 | Action Button | 1 | ¥290 | 0 |
| 5 | Cord | 1 | ¥680 | 0 |
| 6 | Front Panel | 1 | ¥1,070 | 4 |
Atari CX40 device dossier
Official ReStory developer notes compare the in-game joystick with a real CX40 and state that both versions use the same major layout. The game keeps the repair approachable while preserving the shell, board, stick, red button, and cable relationship.
| Field | Verified guidance |
|---|---|
| Device family | Licensed joystick / controller |
| Screw count | 4 outer screws |
| Main parts | Top and bottom casing, motherboard, joystick, red button, power/control cable |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Special note | The board-to-cable connection is simplified in game |
Four-screw teardown
Turn the CX40 over and remove the four recessed case screws. Keep the cable relaxed as the shell separates. Lift the top without scattering the joystick or button pieces, then expose the board and contact areas. Clean the shell, board, stick interfaces, and red-button area indicated by the job. Replace only parts that the current device marks as broken.
Cable and control reassembly
Seat the board, joystick, red button, and cable in their intended channels before closing the case. A trapped or twisted cable can prevent the halves from seating cleanly. Lower the top shell without forcing it, confirm the button and stick remain aligned, then reinstall the four screws evenly rather than fully tightening one corner first.
When a second joystick becomes a donor
Early story play can leave you with a second CX40. Keep it intact until the customer device has been diagnosed, then compare its case, board, stick, button, and cable with the required repair. A donor is most valuable when it provides the exact damaged component and leaves other reusable pieces organized for later work.
CX40 completion checklist
This short device rewards a consistent layer order.
- Remove all four outer screws
- Open the shell without pulling the cable
- Keep joystick and red-button pieces in orientation
- Clean every marked face before replacing parts
- Seat the cable inside its channel
- Close the case evenly and verify the repair
