Retroflag Controller MOD

[@Sapphire200]

thanks to your video I was able to remove the metal things that hold the switch before they scratched my console ✌

[@joelchrono]

Did you have any trouble with the switch staying still or does it move more? I have a switch oled and wanted to remove those metal bits as well

[@Sapphire200]

@@joelchrono absolutely no problem

[@ScottyKamura]

This man went ahead and recreated the problem the designers of the controller had. There is a reason the right stick is smaller🤦🏽…….

[@BackNTheBox]

I see how you could cause an issue with the wrong height of stick. I talk about that in the video. Because of this change the RetroFlag is still the most comfortable controller grip I use. I do play more first person games than other games. If your right thumb doesn’t have to use the right stick as much for your playing then I won’t change the controller. Thank you for the comment and for watching.

[@ANTANTANT360]

I wonder that tops would work best as replacements

[@naldi_101]

Can you do a mod on this controller regarding the metal hinges? I was wondering if there's a workaround regarding the scratches it makes on the sides of Switch. Like maybe a plumbers or painters tape will do the job?

[@Sapphire200]

same, and if the switch will still stay in place If I remove them

[@ianmariano823]

I have issue on my unit. The zr button suddenly not working im using the controller for just 1 month

[@BackNTheBox]

I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve been using it year. Because it’s been a month I would try returning it. Or some might say, order a new one from Amazon and then return the defective unit. I would not advocate for this but it seems to be a manufacturing defect. Thanks for watching.

[@alankohen1]

I have this control and now I have problems with it. When I connect it to the switch it doesn't work. It only moves the motors very slowly. But when I connect it to power, they work normally. I don't know what happened :(

[@BackNTheBox]

Sounds like the issue could be with the usbc connection to or from the switch. There must be an issue with the power side of the connection point as it works when providing power. I would blow some compressed air on the switch usb port and the male usbc on the controller. Sorry to hear about your issue, I haven’t experienced this, so this help is just a guess from me.

[@alankohen1]

@@BackNTheBox Thanks for your help, I'll try it

[@illuminatusdeus3051]

Mine has stopped charging or being recognised by the switch, any advise on repair?

[@BackNTheBox]

No real advice on how to repair but sounds like the usb connection might be the issue. If you did open the controller it’s possible the ribbon cable that feeds the usbc connector was damage. There are sales on AliExpress and the controller was only around $35.

[@illuminatusdeus3051]

@@BackNTheBox Thank you for the advise, since bought a new Hori Compact, great Dpad, lighter and works very well. I previously got my retroflag via Aliexpress... after this issue, I am very intimidated by the prospect of getting China-made or imported accessories given how low their lifespan is. Even I thought it may have been the type c USB slot that may have been damaged, since I can't even charge the Switch unit when connected. Might open it up in my spare time I guess. Again, thank you for the advise, much appreciated.

[@BackNTheBox]

The hori split compacts are my favorite joycon style controllers. I don’t miss the rumble and find the sticks and buttons including the dpad to be great.

[@illuminatusdeus3051]

@@BackNTheBox I got that too, dpad was perfect, lighter than this unit... is now my default control device for the Switch. Thanks for the tip though. I might look to dismantle the retro controller for reuse somewhere else...

[@sandwichmaker9000]

Thank you for pointing out the stick height!

[@BackNTheBox]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@thegundokid]

Great vid, thanks!

[@BackNTheBox]

Glad you liked it!

[@ReubenFrances-Reeves]

Where did you get the replacement joystick cap? Was wondering which one you used for this. Looks like a good size

[@BackNTheBox]

The joystick tops are from a SteelSeries Nimbus. It was an old mfi controller for iOS devices. Thanks for watching.

[@orangedrink888]

Thanks for this! If only i can find those steel series sticks by themselves than having to get a full controller on ebay :(

[@bocky7643]

Will the Xbox One controller thumbsticks be okay? Thanks for thr video.

[@BackNTheBox]

I didn’t tear an Xbox controller apart but I would believe it would fit. If the shape of the peg that connects the joystick top matches then you should be good. The other thing to keep in mine is the height