Restoring junk Xbox One S Controller - Console Restoration

[@gee_]

These videos soothe my brain, no music, no dialogue, no excessive text just a nice slow quiet break from the madness :)

[@RETROVIDEOCHANNEL]

You're already old

[@boristheorange]

@RETRO and youre already 8

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

try meditation

[@norith4300]

His videos are my secret weapon to relaxation. Helps me fall asleep. I get so happy when I see a new video upload.

[@gee_]

@@RETROVIDEOCHANNEL 39 turning 90 😅 I've seen more than enough brain rot lol

[@graphitecore]

you really can tell how manufacturing has changed over the years comparing many different devices from your videos. with this controller i couldn't believe how hard it was to pull apart!

[@furtalance_x]

Try and pull apart a ps5 controller or an elite series 2 lol. Xbox one controllers are relatively easy id say

[@vaporyphoenixgaming_5060]

Yea it's so when you drop it it doesn't fall apart anymore 😅

[@thrillhousevanhouten]

Some of that is more about how bad the design of this particular product is. A Nintendo Switch Pro controller is a lot easier to disassemble IMO. There are still some soldered parts that I wish were modular like the control sticks, but a lot of the soldered stuff on this xbox controller has detachable ribbon connectors on the Nintendo controller that make disassembly a lot easier. Basically, most modern hardware makers don't bother designing for repairability at all any more. Some still do, but it's becoming rare.

[@graphitecore]

@thrillhousevanhouten yeah thats exactly what i meant, it's baffling how much the industry just doesn't care anymore

[@777idkineedausername]

It makes manufacturing much cheaper, as it is easier to automate the assembly process. This, they are built with parts meant to quickly go together, and stay together. To put in screws is a human task.

[@oftankoftan]

this dude actually brought back the surface of the battery contacts. wow. 10/10

[@DatThere_Guy]

The original Xbox One controller was built different. Thing came out in 2013, and I can still use it well. I bought my wife at least 7 separate Xbox One S controllers over the course of 2 years, all having hardware issues. The quality control really went downhill. Great video, sir.

[@vaporyphoenixgaming_5060]

Yea the controllers have been good but I have worn the thumbsticks out of 5 Xbox one controllers. The original controller the A button didn't work anymore from playing gta v a lot lol

[@larissamarques1244]

my xbox one S controller (the one that came with the xbox) lasted me 6/7 years and still kinda works but has the X button double clickin so i've bougth the series X controller in january this year, only play on weekends, and for a few hours to be honest. the shi## controller already got bad drifting issues on both analogics making it impossible to even try to wach someting on netflix. My brother also has the One S controller that he got 6 years ago and its working perfectly and he plays like he's about to break it, drops on the floor. his main games are diablo and dark souls and fps games, i mean... dark souls alone is enough to do some damage, but its working like new.

[@sinny721]

I have literally 5 different official Microsoft controllers in my house and only one of them doesn't have stick drift or sticking buttons it's absolutely wild.

[@MegaMario986second]

@@vaporyphoenixgaming_5060the thumbsticks aren’t as hard to replace and all controllers have that

[@RikoLime]

Methinks maybe it's the way the wife is using it. I've a wide range of controllers throughout the years and never had any issues that weren't directly caused by human actions (such as dropping). The most I've had happen is the bumper break - a relatively easy fix

[@neonhomer]

This is the kind of video I like... no music, no sound effects, no talking... just work.

[@brucewinkler3317]

That's The Fact's Jack No Frills Just Getting Down To Business.

[@mariosbrother6845]

as a gamestop employee i have seen far worse controllers come in, but this was such a cathartic watch regardless lol

[@samfrito]

I am studying this. Your skill at refurb and repair is only second to your wit. Seriously, writers need to approach their work with your wicked strength. Thanks.

[@rs8638]

How in the world does a controller get this nasty. Great job as always OT. The Ducktor has his hands full.

[@DodgerFanAD_23]

Sweat , Dirt and definitely food..which i why i also try my hardest to clean my controller. 😌

[@finkamain1621]

@@DodgerFanAD_23 Mainly food. My hands are always clean before I use any controller and none of them become like this or gunked up. All there ever is old sweat with skin cells in the cracks that I can clean out with a toothpick. My brother's controller on the other hand is greasy and the shell crusts up after he stops using it for a bit...

[@arbknight12]

The bath time are my favorite parts of your videos. The rubber ducky and the look of the components after they come out squeaky clean are really interesting

[@chrisrandom1404]

Another awesome video. It's always satisfying to watch these. Ironically I just rebuilt one of these controllers not too long ago. And it too was Robot White. I reskinned it with a retro Nintendo style skin. It now sits proudly diplayed on my shelf. Thanks to your videos I had the confidence to do it.

[@hovanthecool1995]

The nickel plating intrigues me as I have come across a few scenarios where that would have helped me greatly. Thank you for that video link!

[@izzatsufian2796]

Odd Tinkering, has some of the entertaining restoration ever seen❤

[@Diabeetus.]

0:47 you can’t just say perchance!

[@ryansalomon3647]

One does what one wants

[@chellybub]

damn... you know you are getting old when you think of the Xbox One controller as some new age high tech wizardry and still use it... lol

[@BaRaN6161TURK]

Your contents are awesome. You really put a lot of efforts for the old items that you're bringing them back. I always watch your contents a lot whenever I wait for you to upload.

[@AliCan-ni3uy]

When I see your vids, I know it's sleeping time🥱💤

[@FR4M3Sharma]

I just woke up.

[@Chief4Army117]

I never realized how engineered an Xbox controller was! Really cool to see! Great job on it!

[@PiotrkowyStan]

The return of the King

[@kennynakawaki]

Another satisfying restoration video as always 🙌🏻

[@CyberMSX2]

Your videos are a true lesson on how to disassemble, wash and assemble. Congratulations!

[@ONEFATE9]

Welcome back! You, sir are missed! Unfortunately, I don't have an XBOX One S. I have an XBOX 360. Still has great games on it! Rumble Roses is my favorite! Good video!

[@Keradurakh]

Awesome video! ^^ Also awesome: You got the "Oh deer-diner"-thermos!

[@CaptainMarvelsSon]

Thank you for being the best simple restoration channel on KZbin. Without music, the sounds of you working are therapeutically pleasant.

[@Technology4All]

It's honestly impressive how you can make restoring such a simple product like a controller into a relaxing and great looking "before/after" video. Well done as always!

[@HI-DEF100]

These vids are so soothing. I enjoy seeing your tear downs and reassembly of our favorite devices.

[@95Civictuner]

As someone who enjoys car interior detailing, your videos are so satisfying to watch!

[@ETKSauron]

Hey @odd tinkering! Great video as usual! One thing I could suggest when cleaning PCB boards....I like using an airbrush loaded up with the alcohol...it allows you to almost "power wash" the components with out excessive physical abrasion from the tooth brush...then I go back with a VERY soft tooth brush for stubborn stuff. Just a thought :)

[@o1syt]

13:11 i like when you clean ducktor's teeth

[@jordanrodriguez7744]

It's the best part

[@boredstudent]

I've never seen an Xbox One controller from the inside. Man, the Xbox One controller looks like a pain to disassemble, much less reassemble.

[@redcarkyle123]

At 8:31, there's this hair I instinctively tried to get off the screen, only to find it's in the video. 😅

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job ODD beautiful restoration beautifully restored well done

[@gameboxfreak]

9:09 lol, thought there was hair on my screen.

[@Guilhermeabcd]

Love your content, especially because there's no commentary and everything is done with no rush and care. Hoping for more videos like this!

[@RichardT2112]

16:48 you missed a spot of grime, top left of the battery holder! My OCD demands retribution! 😂 Great job overall!

[@StickyGelatin]

these are great controllers, I've used one for years. the only sucky thing about them is the micro usb port does not handle cable stress well and will become unreliable quickly if you use it mostly wired

[@SheaStyles]

The newer models fixed that problem with the type c ports

[@lovescarguitar]

​@@SheaStyles I don't believe the USB model type affects cable stress. It's the placement of the cable itself, regardless of type. For example, on my old 360 controller, the micro USB port on it is not recessed. So, the cable has a higher chance of being ruined. On my Nintendo switch controller, the micro USB port is very recessed. So, the port holds/supports the cable infinitely better.

[@thatdamnedllama]

I approve your travel mug choice.

[@jasongelinas4434]

I couldn't help but notice that you are not using BW 100. I use it to clean all my dirty electronic devices. Excellent restoration. I learn a lot more by watching others and how they do things like this. It's also oddly relaxing to watch.

[@esoqueexiste]

Behold that ancient device Jokes aside, if I ever need to open mine, I might re-watch this video

[@AxoCreative]

Awesome video as always.

[@NehpetsNosliw]

Awesome! I have a controller that one thumb stick is drifting. Now I know how to take the controller apart.

[@krystopian]

Wish these videos were more frequent. So good!

[@DapperDoggoYes]

bro i want this guy restoring my consoles and controllers

[@c.argelfraster1291]

Another great restoration and video! Love your content OT. I'm in bed with a cold, and the Ducktor always makes me feel better

[@jasonparis5635]

The doctor of restoration is back keep up the good work my friend

[@midnight1978]

Old Things never die uploaded Yesterday, so I was wondering when your next video would come out xD Always a pleasure to watch!

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

This dude can fix anything

[@MarkMeadows90]

I remember when I got my first Xbox in 2003. It was one of the best Christmas gifts I have ever received at the time. I never had the interest of purchasing an Xbox One, or the newer Xbox consoles after I had my Xbox 360 for almost 17 years. I sold my 360 at a local retro game store back in 2022 because I rarely ever played it. I switched to the PS4 in 2020, but sold it in 2022 as well because I just lost interest in video gaming in general. I may come back and purchase a PS5 someday in the future if timing is just right.

[@eming376]

That’s a surprisingly clean Xbox controller for how old it is

[@seanobrien7169]

The semen kept it lubricated.

[@everonsnapshot6430]

so satisfying to see a clean controller 👍

[@Addict2FX]

I never get sick of your videos.

[@eming376]

You can’t just say Perchance?!

[@matratze7758]

that's what I'm saying

[@madmax82988]

I'm Ron Burgundy?!

[@Xxzyte]

This reminded me of the Mario essay lol

[@Spartan122S]

What’s wrong with it???

[@lolcatz88]

He did perchance just say it!

[@devoncleve6041]

3:26 to 3:28 sounds like your pickaxe breaking in Minecraft

[@clonedbraixen]

Microsoft doesn't even know how to make D-pads. I've seen a KZbinr who had a lot of nightmares restoring that controller.

[@ElihuAran]

Thankfully the Xbox Controllers now on sale, and packaged with the Xbox Series consoles, have significantly better D-Pads. (I have one and it's lovely and clicky and precise)

[@douglasmadafiglio428]

⁠ can you try to sneak past the massive red grass in terry dacty land in the game banjo tooie

[@coinyß]

It’s crazy to think that now they are starting to restore these controllers when I remember when they were new

[@MarioSratss]

Happy new year ❤ I'm impressed everytime about your work. Amazing ❤

[@bostgonborgor]

“Forbidden cheetos powder” was funny

[@madmax82988]

If you're 11 maybe.

[@abomasnow4]

I found it funny and I'm 39, so fuh k you.

[@boristheorange]

@Madmax k boomer. Stay mad

[@Derpingtonshere]

Friend: Wanna play some call of duty? Me: Absolutely Friend: *offers me this remote to play with* Me: On seconds thought I change my mind. I am just having a hard time with my grandma dying. Friend: That was like 10yrs ago Me: I know, I am still grieving!

[@TokyoChanSan]

Thank you as always! You are great! Give the duckie my Love

[@HarryBennetts-kf4qi]

Love your videos man👍 Keep up the good work

[@oneshotme]

That was one nasty person who owned it before you got it!!! It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@fox-vengoss5849]

Alan Wake fan spotted Odd xD, thanks for that great video, as always 👍

[@YourGuyMatai1]

Hey great job man! You seem to be really good at restoring things, maybe next time you could restore the relationship between me and my estranged son? Keep up the great work!

[@briandapra5533]

Awesome restoration and even better game! I lost months of my life to Watch Dogs 2 lol

[@DJBathtub]

More satisfying than a Tetris.

[@Wesley_C]

This king will giving up now.

[@gabemoothart7943]

I have repaired one of these before. It's a crime that you have to desolder the rumble motor wires to work on the controller!

[@mikeb8674]

Wild to think that this thing has more onboard computing power and memory than my actual Atari 2600 from childhood.

[@dfektive]

3:32 Mr.Odd can you tell me the air compressor setup that you use in your videos, or link it maybe? Or if anyone else that happens to know can do the same. As always great work and thanks for inspiring another to start repairing and bringing the old and busted back to life.

[@Mardy72]

I think it may be a small airbrush compressor....that's what it sounds like

[@mskayla7747]

Im surprised you didn't find a cheeto inside the controller. 😄 Nicely done. 👍

[@PhoenixNoKiseki]

The controller is foul, you did an excellent job.

[@briandoss9232]

A controller so nasty and icky it refused to work. I agree with that.

[@Tishers]

Ducktor would get dystentery from swimming in that filth.

[@vkc553]

Oh Deer Diner thermos spotted. Great restoration AND taste in games!

[@junifil]

You haven't been in my recommendeds for years! I just randomly remembered and looked up your channel and I missed it so much.. Glad to see you're still doing content :D This comment probably doesn't mean much of anything but I'm really just glad to see your amazing content never changed. If you do somehow see that, I got a question. Have you ever dismantled something, fixed it, rebuilt it entirely and then when testing it, it still just doesn't work, meaning you have to entirely dismantle it again?

[@TwelfthMoon]

I love your videos! I have a camera I unfortunately completely destroyed internally by putting through my washer machine - I wish I could send it to you so you could work your magic 😭

[@carlstanford7607]

It’s amazing how common stick drift is on these controllers.

[@teacherjvictof13]

Amazing video like always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wagnerschiavon5155]

Awesome Vídeo Dear Brother Odd Tinkering... Good Repair of XBox One S Controller!!! Super Big Thumbs Up... 😎😁😀📱💁📺🎥🎬🎮🕹️💿📼👊✌️👍

[@DinglBerri0422]

Not the forbidden Cheetos powder🤣 I love your content. Are those just nitrile gloves you’re using. Also is it 100% IPA you’re using when cleaning the board and internal components?

[@AWW-129]

Literally, just had my xbox one controller break today. 😂😂

[@Musicwithsprites]

Great to see you keep making amazing content 😊

[@GSumno.Hillcrest]

Nice little break I love it

[@Antzmacadamia]

I always appreciate the controller repair videos. I thought you would replace the potentiometers while in there, as they looked like you'd definitely have stick drift. I dont think this controller did better than the xbox 360 controller, which was so indestructable, repairable, and had the dongle for 4 player on PC.

[@jackiesth]

Ooooh great restoration as always, hope you had fun with Watch_Dogs 2 (underrated IMO) :)

[@morganw.4711]

I love your videos. And this one has convinced me never to use a loaner controller again. 🤢

[@TherathxRikku]

16:00 This gap made me anxious when I repaired my right bumper last year. Thankfully, I realized how to solve the issue pretty quickly, but I thought I had reassembled it incorrectly.

[@Renk1]

Nice Oh Deer thermos at the end. I have one with Martti Suosalo’s autograph.

[@johnbradford9235]

I bet Ducktor would've preferred to have his teeth cleaned beforehand 😂. Thanks for the share Mr. Odd. 😎

[@irenafarm]

Ductor brushes his teeth more than my kids. A true inspiration! 😅

[@JoeNerdShow]

Thanks for reminding me... I need to buy a new xbox controler lol. good vid.

[@penguins0301]

I falls asleep everytime i watch his videos

[@the-red-ghost]

Your vedios helps me sleep 😴

[@BlackPanthera]

Thank you for the new great video =) Watched it with pleasure =)

[@thenorseguy2495]

Everything needs to be cleaned to prevent another pandemic😂 It sure was dirty. You did a great job 👍

[@judy3827]

9:38 that q-tip dipped in acetone rubbing on rusted metal is the worst thing I ever heard

[@QuizzicalSoup]

Crazy to me how there's one of these next to me on my desk in perfect condition, yet it's old enough for people to break it and Odd Tinkering to make a video on fixing one.

[@BBB_bbb_BBB]

I'll never understand how people's controllers get this dirty

[@l___carusnex___l]

Watchdogs 2! One of my favorites!

[@AleixoTeixeira]

Damn there were more parts than I imagined.

[@romeeok-4379]

15:38 - rumble motors are installed in reverse?

[@thaynelogyn]

bro accidentally screwed the controller down on top of one of the battery contacts thats why it was springing back