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Controller modding is a thing, and its not as difficult as you may think.
I set out on a quest for an Atomic Purple controller, a nostalgic throwback to my 90s childhood.
The housing laid out on the table with included tools for the mission.
In my search, I came across eXtremeRates selection of transparent goodies on Amazon.
For only $22, I could have the controller of my dreams, but there was a catch.
Id need to fit it myself.
The housing laid out on the table with included tools for the mission.
Could I do it?
For the potential cost of a replacement controller, I figured Id give it a go.
The possibilities are endless.
The most challenging part of the process was removing the rear grips with the prying tool.
They were a tight fit and seemed integral to securely holding everything else in place.
As a result, they were firmly attached and required a lot of force to pry them off.
After spending some time removing the left one, I faced even more difficulty with the right one.
I resorted to using a butter knife to really get under the lip of the plastic.
Dont worry, though.
It was not as risky as it sounds.
The screws and wires were clearly visible and accessible.
I followed the instructions carefully and used the tools provided to detach them.
The housing laid out on the table with included tools for the mission.
The next step in the process was to unscrew the components still attached to the controller.
I just kept them in two separate piles, and the Youtube video clearly explained which one went where.
After that, I was left with a rather terrifying-looking skeleton of my controller.
I found this the most difficult part of disassembly
Seeing the inner workings of the gear I used so often was a strange sight.
I must say it was quite fascinating to see the rumble motors outside of the casing.
We can rebuild!
Most of the outer shell snaps off easily, but eventually you need to use the included screwdriver to further disassemble your controller.
As I put my masterpiece together, it fit together like a simple jigsaw puzzle.
I probably could have salvaged them if I had known how easy this process was.
One such casualty was myDusk Shadow Xbox Onecontroller.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
It was a gorgeous shade of blue that faded into black.
Unfortunately, the ABXY buttons never recovered from a sticky drink spillage.
Alas, it was long gone now.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The transparent shell revealed the inner workings of the equipment in a mesmerizing way.Behold.
However, nothing happened.
I felt a surge of panic as I wondered if I had messed up something during the installation.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Then I realized my silly mistake.
I had put the battery pack in the wrong way around.
I corrected my error and pressed the power button again.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
This time, the controller came to life with a bright light.
If you venture down the road of DIY customization, you will void your warranty.
Therefore, I wouldnt suggest attempting this on a less-than-a-year-old controller.
While the process was simple enough, there is always some risk when tinkering with tech.
However, dont let that scare you away from trying this out.
But I managed to pull this off without any issues.
And Im so glad I did.
I love my new Atomic Purple controller, and Im proud of my new skill.
If I get any braver, you may find me trying to fit someHall-Effect stickssoon enough.
So why not give it a go yourself?
You might be surprised by what you might create with patience and an hour of your time.
And if you do, kindly share your results with me.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Id love to see your custom controllers and hear about your experience.
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
ExtremeRate Atomic Purple Xbox controller housing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
