How to refurbish/stylize an Xbox 360 controller's thumbsticks

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[@LonghornsLegend]

For anyone experiencing stick drift, when you pop off the thumbsticks spray some contact cleaner directly into the thumbstick opening and click it all around. After it dries add a bit of gear grease inside the opening. If it's a controller you care about and plan to keep it's worth it. I did it for all my og Xbox and 360 controllers and it's been a huge difference

[@ChaosPootato]

I was about to comment how my right thumbstick has a slight drift making the camera plunge into the ground in every single game I play. I'll try that, cheers

[@jcjz]

@@ChaosPootato does your controller still work

[@ChaosPootato]

@@jcjz Nope :D I ended up not trying that fix but I ordered replacement sticks which took for-fucking-ever to arrive and completely butchered a bunch of components while trying to remove the old drifty sticks. Sad times

[@jcjz]

@@ChaosPootato ouch. i ordered replacement sticks too and a t8 screwdriver, they will arrive in a couple days, i got 3 dirty old controllers which im hoping to clean and refurbish, ill update on how it went

[@ChaosPootato]

@@jcjz Good luck!

[@callaco3176]

Omg another MattKC video, holy shit, I don’t even use my 360 anymore and I gave it to my sister, but it’s a literal sin to not watch a MattKC video because they’re just that good.

[@frizzvictor1535]

Chill dude

[@beemersp]

True this man, I understand nothing most times but it's entertaining af

[@hajilee4539]

@@frizzvictor1535 ik right? What a simp.

[@pdlbackup]

Why are you so underrated? :(

[@playervalley]

maybe because he's Australian

[@i05af]

100k now

[@asasnat342]

that actually happens to many people who do programming/technology-related contents, most people on yt nowaday prefer stuff like gaming videos

[@koray47815]

@@asasnat342 actually not most ppl prefer trash

[@neuropathical]

@@i05af 200k now!

[@Wawas1]

Thanks! I can now be ready to play minecraft with my friend when he comes back online form his 6 year sleep....

[@jackmartin6502]

stop cutting onions

[@hipepleful]

One day he'll be up and running!

[@gerardoramirez2517]

The Padme and Anakin part. Genius.

[@CuoreSportivo]

not totally sure but the chrome d-pad might blend in nicely.

[@cyberredpandas1903]

The transforming dpads are only a few quid on ebay and give a more traditional feel.

[@dani.munoz.a23]

Firefox d-pad Safari d-pad Edge d-pad Internet Explorer d-pad

[@dani.munoz.a23]

Ok that was a bad joke

[@DE23]

The chrome DPads were actually in the later 360 controllers, even later than the black DPads. The Chrome ones also have the ability to be twisted, which lowered down the edges making it more of a classic plus DPad.

[@Crlarl]

@@dani.munoz.a23 What about Opera D-pad?

[@crashniels]

Did something similar with a PS4 controller. My friend had one laying around with some buttons missing so it was the perfect opportunity to test out some eBay buttons.

[@bland9876]

how do buttons go missing?

[@crashniels]

@@bland9876 Dropping or throwing your controller

[@bland9876]

@@crashniels i have dropped controllers before and only on the most shitty controller i can think of did the buttons ever pop out. This controller was one of those ones that comes with a portable DVD player that's how s***** were talking

[@crashniels]

@@bland9876 I have tons of controllers with broken or missing buttons from friends. There was also a 360 controller that was cracked in the middle after a FIFA rage. Fun times

[@bland9876]

@@crashniels people should take better care of there stuff.

[@ShakeItLittleTina]

I’ve lived for two decades without owning a 360 (or even the controller), but I still watched this video because you fuckin rule

[@worldhello1234]

You miss out on one of the best controller designs. It is easy to refurbish and relatively cheap atm.

[@logane1102]

While doing that is nice, I used to take it a step further and de-solder the analog stick mechanisms and replace those as well.

[@j4min64]

The 3rd party thumbsticks sometimes aren't inline with the little bumps around the stick so they end up a little bit off kilter, also if you want to use one of the transforming chrome d-pads the housing for the controller needs to be modified if your controller doesn't already have one

[@shanez1215]

Oh I didn't know you can get aftermarket ones

[@SluggishRain]

the first party thumbsticks actually do have an x pattern instead of a + one, they are just rotated when put on the controller (at least i think)

[@nu52927]

6:39 puts Xbox logo and falls out.

[@akkico]

"nothing all that complicated"

[@DanielFildan]

You made really interesting video about cleaning Xbox 360 controller, everything about your videos just feels right , even the really close to comic Sans font , the narration. You deserve a lot of popularity. And I hope to see more of interesting things I would've never thought I would like ( NES on AAA included )

[@system128]

0:27 It's times like this where I find myself distracted by how good this background music is. (This one in particular is BetaMaster - QuickTime Pro 7.0kg)

[@2007excalibur2007]

dude, bless you, i 've been looking for this one everywhere lmao

[@Minodax86]

That intro,wow!

[@Yuti640]

Description: h Best description ever

[@nrg753]

If you have any plastic components with that gross sticky oil buildup, use bicarb soda and a lil bit of water to make a paste and apply it to the plastic. Leave it for a couple of min then scrub it with a cloth. I've tried a lot of different methods but this works wonders 👌.

[@kobalt_ren01]

I think I'd go for a black/purple layout myself. I got a PowerA Series S/X controller in Purple Hex a while back and I think purple thumbsticks and face buttons would really work with the solid purple back, and the purple details on the top plastic. Much better than all the black, and the colourful face button lettering, I think.

[@USSMariner]

I replaced the thumbsticks in both my DS3s with 360 style ones,, and I also did the same for my GemPad 3, though the 360 thumbsticks have a slightly different shaped housing, which ends up requiring some gentle sanding to make sure the socket doesn't get stuck. When I did it I don't think I even saw ones specifically made for Dual Shocks, though I think there are now. I know that a lot of end up replacing the thumbsticks on the DualShock4 with the previous ones. What almost always needs fixed on DualShock4s are the absolutely awful triggers. They're gummy brand new and I highly recommend investing in stronger replacement springs or going to a place like BattleBeaver and getting the improved trigger mechanism.

[@mattisbubba8372]

Mate, it bothers me too much, it's called 3DS, sorry, just had to say it

[@USSMariner]

@@mattisbubba8372okay, *how*?

[@S41t4r4]

@@USSMariner BubbaBros clearly doesn't know that DS3 means DualShock 3, so he probably assumed that you talk about the Nintendo 3DS, that doesn't even has analog sticks...

[@FarmYardGaming]

This is genuinely quite helpful, as I put in the order for a 360 bundle with worn sticks. When they arrive I'll do this (the editing is hilarious btw)

[@darealduck6945]

I remember when i noticed the 360 had the same bumpers as the Xbox one controller and my bumpers were broken so I swapped them from the 360 to my one controller, Very cool

[@Tyle_smalcu]

Damn... I love your sense of humor :v Nice video as always, long live Xbox 360 controllers!

[@BoyOHBoy123]

When’s a new video about the Windows 98 pc?

[@RiKFSC]

wasn't he trying to find another AGP Vid card that died ?

[@General12th]

Never happened, sorry. The series was discontinued. :(

[@BoyOHBoy123]

@@General12th bruh

[@General12th]

@@BoyOHBoy123 It sucks. I know. You don't have to tell me twice.

[@Emlif]

You having "used the controller alot" doesnt mean anything. I LITELARRY HAVE THE LEFT STICK ALL PLASTIC AND THE RIGHT IS ALMOST ALL PLASTIC.

[@General12th]

LITELARRY

[@stuffsiscewl]

😂 silly goofball

[@fluffyshabba6423]

Even better, colour code the controllers with the different colours of joysticks. Example: Green: player 1 Red: player 2 Blue: player 3 Yellow: player 4 Just a suggestion.

[@fluffyshabba6423]

Could do the same with custom coloured D-Pads.

[@jasbdmsb]

1:53 That quick "nice" after saying "5.69" made me giggle for some reason (even though I've heard the same joke a million times and stopped giggling after the first thousand).

[@mattisbubba8372]

Great vid mate, it's incredible that you manage to make such a great video from such a simple consept

[@JayFreezyHD]

The intro was so perfect 🥺

[@AwesomeGames56]

I’m quite fond of repairing old controllers to keep them functioning properly.

[@DCR9000]

Blue looks really good

[@ham_..]

I have so many controllers that sticky or the sticks got chewed of by the bird this would be the perfect project

[@JohnSmith-yw3jr]

Blue fits nicer somehow. Blends in nicely with the 'X' button I think...

[@Fighter_Builder]

I did something similar with my PS4 and Xbox One controllers, except I used *metal* thumbsticks instead of plastic ones. Don't think these will be wearing out anytime soon!

[@TheJunky228]

Do they get good grip? Oh they must have some knurling?

[@Fighter_Builder]

@@TheJunky228 They do get a surprisingly good grip! They are knurled in a sense, albeit with a radial line pattern around the edge instead of a typical diamond pattern. Here's what they typically look like: i.ebayimg.com/images/i/272979533309-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

[@TheJunky228]

@@Fighter_Builder ooh those look nice

[@BravoCharleses]

Young man, some day I wish to achieve parity with your excellence in hat selection.

[@mr4derop4]

can you do a tutorial about how to clean the controller thumbsticks insides (the analog thingy)?

[@logane1102]

Real Gs de-soldered the old joystick mechanisms and bumper switches and replaced them with fresh OEM ones to refurbish 360 controllers. I took up soldering just to to this very thing.

[@moshadj]

That ain't falco

[@ApertureLabs4194]

I do actually have a set of white thumbsticks that were on a cheap aftermarket xbox 360 controller, thank you for the guide!

[@LumbyMcGumby]

I ordered some and all the joysticks don't pop on with the grips facing the right direction

[@3atFr35h]

just fyi: I tried fitting XBONE thumbsticks on my wired 360 controller and they didn't fit (technically yes, but the base wasn't wide enough so it scraped against the thumbstick construction). The XBONE thumbsticks do fit nicely on a PS4 controller however. I prefer the concave shape

[@LitteralBeans]

"This thing's seen a lot of action"

[@cyberredpandas1903]

"But who uses a warenty anyway?" On a video about the Xbox 360... That needed a 3 year warenty...

[@boris1986]

Those transparent D-Pads would be cool if there was any way to illuminate them underneath.

[@Andy-hi9do]

I just found your channel. I wish I was your neighbor lol your knowledge on windows makes me look stupid af. I would learn so much. And I'm probably the few people that play my battlefront/field games on a 360 controller lol. Nice to see someone else that religiously uses their 360 controller in 2020.

[@bloodgain]

I just want to know how you wore down the thumbsticks that much before getting drift. My original 360 controller's joysticks are in reasonable shape, but the left stick developed drift after being used for several years. I upgraded to a XBONE controller, but I still have the 360 controller, since I still have a 360 hooked up on my kid's TV.

[@NEEDbacon]

Drift sounds like an issue more involved with the actual control stick underneath and not the thumb sticks. I have one of a similar age and use and while the sticks are so worn out as to not even have the rubber on them anymore and the holes for mounting are so worn out they can be moved without input, they don't drift.

[@nemtudom5074]

I honestly dont know. I wore my xbone controller sticks down to that level (and i play on PC, which means the controller doesnt get 100% of time used), and i never got drift. Of all the controllers i held, from the PS2, to the many xbx 360 controllers, to my several years old xbone controller, i never had drift

[@bloodgain]

@@nemtudom5074 Same. Everybody says drift is just inevitable, but I have ancient controllers that never developed drift. The only sticks I ever had any trouble from before the XB360 and the modern consoles were a few N64 controller sticks that got _seriously_ abused in Mario Party. And I still don't think they had a serious drift problem, they just got mechanically loose.

[@threefiveseven]

I have 3 360 controllers. 2 have thumbsticks so worn down they're cracking. No drift.@@bloodgain

[@rii1339]

I like the blue thumbsticks the most papa! :D

[@MattRoszak]

I wonder if it's this easy to fix joystick drift as well... I've got 6 of these wired controllers, and most of them got a drift problem way too soon.

[@dezx3531]

use isopropyl alcohol on a qtip maybe? drift is usually caused by dust buildup and stuff like that.

[@oOignignoktOo1]

could try cleaning the switches with WD-40 contact cleaner and a tooth brush. But if that doesn't work you will most likely have to desolder the analogue switch and solder a new one in. Sadly the switches are different than the ones used in the xbox one controllers and finding new switches may be more difficult due to the age of the controller.

[@frogsareop5623]

How are you using a wireless 360 controller on PC? The only method I know of is Microsoft's expensive adapter/dongle that doesn't have support in Windows 10. Am I just uninformed/outdated? What do you use, the Microsoft thing?

[@LostLarz]

green was so good looking

[@NotPython]

messed with me to hear that keygen music in the beginning!

[@worldhello1234]

I prefer the wired Xbox 360 controller because it only comes with Philips head screws and it looks like the guy who designed it made it as hard to screw up as possible. E. g. the A, B, X and Y buttons fit only a certain way in the faceplate. Even the Xbox button has notches AFAIK.The faceplate pops off and you can remove the thumbsticks right away.

[@DanatronOne]

Which side of the controller normally houses the stronger rumble motor? asking for a friend.

[@StannyObelisk]

Thanks! I can now play Dirt 1 with my bros.

[@General12th]

Did you ever end up playing Dirt 1 with your bros?

[@stampiboy1]

My man you are naturally funny 😂😂👍

[@Lim95]

BEST INTRO EVER

[@shanez1215]

Could you do a video on DIY'ing a wireless adapter for the controllers? I heard it's possible to reuse a 360 IR board for that.

[@BrendenHarley]

I might look into this. I had so many controllers with thumb stacks that had zero rubber on them at all.

[@destindude1978]

All black sticks, D-pad and face buttons would be great 👍

[@liquidcooledlisterine8839]

I like the blue thumbsticks more than others.

[@myfavoritemusic9156]

Good editing!! This is the future of tv!

[@chamber_hiro256]

That first advertisement at the beginning got to me

[@carlgreene538]

I prefer the thumb sticks on the original Xbox controller as they are padded and don't hurt my thumbs like most controllers do but the D pad is useless as are the LB/RB buttons.

[@micksterminator3]

I recently got a used 360 controller that had finger gunk in the seams. The d pad was all messed up too. Disassembled, soaked, and "erased" all the gunk on the membranes. Good as new! How have these thumbsticks held up? I've got two controllers that could use replacement and am afraid to buy some cheap stuff

[@amphicorp4725]

i too, was once in denial of the superiority of the xbox 1 controller. i know how you feel, "oh its so smooth and i dont like the edges and grip on the new controller." fr the new one is so heccing good

[@samizayed1126]

5:02 Ahh the KSP music....

[@visibletoallusersonyoutube096]

Thats how you show your controller some love 😎

[@Chickenguy2]

Those green thumb sticks would have looked awesome!

[@ronandunn4190]

They must have updated the Xbox 360 controller so when the grip does come off it doesn't look worn and you can still use it well cuz I've been using it for YEARS, before I even knew there was wireless Xbox 360 controllers which I just found out about in this video

[@matt123337]

Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners are OP for cleaning the buttons and pads. Shell too if yours will fit it

[@RogerCollectz]

😂 lmao I love this part, I remember the my little pony video also 😂 0:12

[@elfuego2526]

intro was funny but this helped me change mine

[@Estparti]

I should put that lower joystick black and upper one stay as it is

[@hamsterwolf]

For those interested 360 thumbstick also fit the og xbox controller.

[@sign_verken]

I like the green, though gray and black look the least out of place for it

[@kohakkanuva3224]

2:20 This is glorious.

[@DarthFennec]

I'd have loved this a year ago. I mean I still love it, but back then I was doing everything I could think of to cling to my 360 controller. Nowadays I use an xbone controller, and after about a month of getting used to it I actually prefer it for the most part. Doesn't last as long as the 360 ones though.

[@w_observer]

Great vid! I was entertained while replacing my thumbsticks.

[@qwerty9118]

I do the same! 2 360 controllers, an Xbox 360 usb wireless dongle, and of course, all metallic gold controller casing + buttons.

[@jameslewis3133]

No u

[@DE23]

You know, I only recently learned that my go to 360 pad has the chrome transforming DPad.

[@elephystry]

I think the d-pad looks fine. Also I’m pretty sure my wired controller has philips heads.

[@logane1102]

You're right, the wired variants had Phillips head screws, the wireless ones had t8 hex screws

[@elephystry]

logane1102 thanks

[@BC1ZM3]

Was hoping u would address the bigger problem of thumbstick drift and sticking from the actual component not just the cosmetic stick that goes on top

[@NEEDbacon]

I have one of a similar age and use. The sticks are so worn out as to not even have the rubber on them anymore (it's just a plastic disk underneath it all) and the holes for mounting are so worn out they can be moved without input,the thing is fine otherwise. These would be pretty damn nifty to have.

[@_basho_7089]

I got some of those thumbsticks last year. You can feel them wear away while you play.

[@DJLZ89]

For me, i will change the right thump stick with ps 2 thump stick..it make very comfortable

[@Ook-Ook]

I wish there was purple I would want that

[@MartinDerTolle]

I think i would've gone with a red stick on the left, and a black one on the right.

[@JessicaFEREM]

I know my friend who plays the PS2 and the controller has issues with soaking up and oozing out sweat for some reason

[@NEEDbacon]

It's a thing rubber does sometimes with age.

[@JessicaFEREM]

@@NEEDbacon it's not rubber tho, it's plastic.

[@NEEDbacon]

@@JessicaFEREM Oh, I though you meant his thumbsticks (which do that). Umm, I'd suggest Holy Water. Or a silicon spray.

[@JessicaFEREM]

@@NEEDbacon the plastic on the PS2 are weirdly porous so maybe it's just le gamer gunk sticking

[@finnplays0]

blue's definitely my favorite

[@MuchWhittering]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks the orange analogue sticks make it look like a cheap 3rd party controller?

[@mohamednabig9936]

“Nice.”

[@ithinkimightabandonthischa8747]

back then i would use my thumb on the bottom of the left analog stick and my pointer finger on the top of the left analog stick and pinch it and I used my middle finger for the triggers I still do the same thing for the wii u game pad for both sticks when play a first person shooter

[@xproot0]

6:39 "Nothing that complicated" *button falls off*

[@TheRogueAdventurers]

I would have gone with red and blue so they match the buttons

[@TSL73]

Next, you should do an Xbox One controller its a little more interesting and there are more parts you can swap out to make it cool looking.

[@AvoozlPlays]

I wish my 8 button USB Sega Genesis controller would work on most games.

[@oscarmitchell9440]

underrated vid

[@MrNeverRyanLive]

do the Transforming D-Pad mod and take out the green leds for red ones then maybe change the abxy buttons to all red

[@Artood4R2]

Thanks for the vid. Inspired me to do the same on one of my old 360 controllers.

[@Cytotron]

Jonathan Richardson 1 second ago 01:25 YOUST gamepad

[@trystonkincannon8320]

Down voted it because you didn't take apart the D-pad to clean it.

[@Josh.Davidson]

Awesome video dude! Great channel!