Repair cracked PS5 pad shell
Assessing the Split Most DualSense cracks start at the seams. You see them near the triggers or the USB-C port first. It’s annoying. You squeeze the.
Joy Con case swap guide
Preparing the Workspace You need a clean table. Not the one where you eat lunch. Find a hard, flat surface. A kitchen counter works, but put down a.
Shell swap on PS5
Preparing Your Workspace and Tools Before you actually start taking apart your DualSense controller, it is really important to get your workspace and.
Alcohol Wipes vs Soap Water for Joy Con Shell Care
The Plastic Dilemma Let’s be honest about the Nintendo Switch Joy Con. It’s a fantastic piece of engineering, but the plastic texture on the shell is.
Why Your Controller Shell Feels Sticky and How to Fix It
The Gross Reality of Tactile Failure You pick up your trusty gamepad after a few months of neglect, and it feels wrong. Not broken, but… weird. Tacky.
Why plastic gaming controllers degrade over years
The Sticky Phase It starts with a subtle tackiness. You pick up your old Xbox or PS4 controller after a few months of neglect, and it feels grimy. You.
A guide to applying hydro dip film on game controllers
What is Hydro Dipping? Hydro dipping sounds like something you’d do in a high school chemistry lab, but it’s actually just a fancy way to paint stuff.
Essential tools you need for safe controller disassembly
The non-negotiable basics Opening a game controller isn’t like fixing a toaster. The parts are small, the plastic is brittle, and the clips holding it.
Best methods to remove yellowing from white plastic shells
Why Plastic Turns Yellow You look at an old white Nintendo controller or a retro computer shell, and it looks like it spent twenty years in a smoker’s.
OEM versus aftermarket shells which lasts longer
Understanding OEM and Aftermarket Shells When we look at the world of controller replacements and DIY repairs, the terms OEM and aftermarket get thrown.
Must Have Tools for Controller Maintenance
The Anatomy of Grime Pick up your controller. Turn it over. Look at the seams where the plastic halves meet. See that grey line? That’s not part of the.
Fixing Rattles After a Controller Shell Swap
What’s That Clacking Sound? You just spent two hours hunched over your desk. You’ve got tiny screws scattered everywhere, your back hurts, and your.