I made a custom N64 Controller with an Ultra 64 inspired stick feat. Hard4Games

[@RockerGaming]

Hey guys thanks for checking out the video and thanks to all those who contributed to it! Make sure you check out Tony's video where he checks it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gISqh2CeYslgiac

[@hard4games]

Was great working with you on this! I'm excited for our next collab!! 😀

[@RockerGaming]

Always a pleasure to work with you and heck yeah I am ready for the next one!

[@RealFutureMike]

Controller: "Old, busted, worn down so much it cant even been used" Rocker: *N O*

[@RockerGaming]

haha, man I try no to let the die on me! Controller CPR, I got you!

[@water_king1]

The final N64 controllers would’ve been much comfortable if the joysticks had a rubber grip. It also would’ve caused little to no injuries during Mario Party game sessions. Then again, the N64 is still a great controller.

[@frankiex99_2ndchannel]

Does the dinging sound effect make anyone else’s ears ring? Or is it just me?

[@Pslamist]

It's just a touch loud. 🙂

[@RockerGaming]

Thats my bad guys, I learned an important lesson.... Edit with headphones on, I was a noob and edited on pc speakers only, lol

[@Pslamist]

@@RockerGaming - You're a master of the controller; we can't expect you to have enough skill points left for that, too.

[@RockerGaming]

@@Pslamist rolf this was great, thank you!

[@hhectorlector]

@@RockerGaming well ideally you edit with both to be sure :)

[@sonicgamer178]

This is a really cool video! Just found this after rewatching Hard4Game's video again and going down the rabbithole of Ultra 64 stuff

[@jmeister7482]

About time these N64 Controllers got some love! Even though this controller was the Prototype Replica of the N64 Controller that we know today, it's amazing how awesome you made it exactly like the original Prototype

[@RockerGaming]

I agree the n64 needs more love!!!

[@-tweeomoz-1786]

That powder stuff was definitely hand sweat/grease, I have a gaming laptop that gets super hot and the accumulation of sweat is terrible. Make sure to clean your controllers/keyboards people!

[@DisneyTLK110]

The powder is plastic actually. Well, mostly anyway.

[@TheAuthenticBlueTheBudew]

Cool, You should do a Halloween themed GameCube controller later this month.

[@RockerGaming]

I agree, I am going to try to whip up a couple videos here for Halloween!

[@mrsg1137]

This turned out better than I ever thought. Happy to be a part of this awesome project!

[@RockerGaming]

Man couldn't have done it without you, thanks again!!

[@mrsg1137]

@@RockerGaming No problem, this was fun to do!

[@FarawayBrawlHacks]

New drinking game: Take a shot for every ding sfx

[@JomasterTheSecond]

It's always shocking seeing the amount of ground down plastic dust found in the bowl of N64 joysticks.

[@DisneyTLK110]

Just a note, you don't want any lubricant on the gears, at all. The teeth need to grip the encoder wheels, you don't need grease there at all.

[@TheRedLink]

This is incredible! I've always wanted to turn my N64 into an Ultra 64 with a prototype controller. I'm sure people have asked this, but have you considered making this a product that someone could buy on your Etsy? I'd definitely buy it!

[@RockerGaming]

I really appreciate that! Yes, I will get it up there this weekend for sure!

[@Geek2Meet]

I just asked this! I’d love to get the buttons!

[@BeanpotPubParlour]

I'm down for two sets of buttons!!!

[@JamoXeno]

I always wanted to see if you were willing to try the prototype GameCube controller a shot. The one from Space world 2000 with the kidney shaped B Button and different font for the letters

[@RockerGaming]

Man I would love to take that on at some point for real!!

[@thegreatjonzini]

The black and grey buttons make it look so much more adult. I love it 👌

[@thegreatjonzini]

And yes I just noticed it matches my avatar

[@RockerGaming]

haha, matches about perfect I would say!! Seems like you might have a theme for the next build, just saying!

[@LVLUPS]

This is an amazing video, love the details, history lesson, and your skills (as usual). 😁

[@RockerGaming]

Man, I really appreciate that!!

[@Pslamist]

I love the aesthetic! I'll watch your buddy's video next. If you're up for a challenge to make it even closer, I think the best part about the original N64 Ultra controller was that it was made for more adult-sized hands! In Hard4Games' original video, he talked about how the ends of the handles were longer. Beyond that, hollowing out the spot for the 64 Ultra logo and copying the original buttons may be worth your time! Even just doing bald/smooth buttons for A, B, and Start could look amazing, and the lack of labels would be just fine for anyone that has always played on one. PS-I too have dealt with the "gamer gunk" of opening GCCs before... It's a nightmare. A buddy of mine had his joystick stop reading inputs, and when I opened it up, it was because there was too much crud in the stickbox. Disgusting. Anyway, cheers! I look forward to the next one, as always!

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks for checking out Tony's video too! He make some great content especially if you're into prototypes games and hardware! I agree with you, I think if I attempt to touch this topic again, I will go all out and do my best to make an actual reproduction. That or if I meet up with Shane I am going to need to "borrow" his controller to make some molds, lol Man that gamer gunk is so nasty. Its one of those things were I go out of my way to keep my controllers overly clean because of all the nasty crap I have had to deal with over the years!! Cheers dude!!

[@FJMC.]

What were those straws at the casting process for? Really curious!

[@RockerGaming]

Great question! Think of them as little resin storage vessels so when the pressure pot crushes the bubbles (and resin) down into the mold there is more material to fill the void previously left.

[@FJMC.]

@@RockerGaming pretty smart of you 😉 if i need to cast something ill keep that in mind

[@puchomagic1872]

Looks amazing... like to see the love for the N64

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

Ah man, I love your creations. I usually see them on Twitter. If I ever decide I want a custom controller I know who to go to! Might get a N64 controller colored like this one just with the normal stick. I think the Ultra 64 colors look sick.

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks dude! Always good to see you here and on Twitter! Cheers!!

[@kozahtli7697]

I remember seeing an advertisement for Street Fighter III on Ultra 64. One of the things that made me the most hype for the system at the time.

[@RockerGaming]

I need to check that out, I totally missed that advertisement! I remember the Killer Instinct one the most vividly... man I miss those days!

[@rickytrix]

Awesome match of the buttons

[@xiuxiu60]

awesome vid dude, youre one of my new favourite channels

[@RockerGaming]

Yo dude, I wanted to say thank you for this comment, it means a lot 🍻 more goodies dropping later this week!

[@scotterdmann2499]

Nice job that thing looked pretty cool.

[@adalbertomoreno4548]

wow i realy want to try the controller it looks amazing brother

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you! When I saw the real deal, similar to you, I just really wanted to try it!

[@water_king1]

Since Majora’s Mask turned 20, is there any way you could make a special themed Majora’s Mask N64 and controller to commemorate the game?

[@wiredupretro]

Sooo nice... it's eye candy.

[@deathsheir2035]

Love these mod videos. I also have to thank you, because you inspired me to modify my Gamecubes. Simple LED mod, using Slow-Changing LEDs, that changes automatically, with no additional circuitry or programming on my part, of any kind. Simple, Install LED (using 100ohm resistor, for the LEDs that power from the Controller port's 5v power), and done. Short Video up on my other account: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaQpnymapagmpY Best part, is I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how to offset the LEDs, so that change at different times, instead of all at once. To my surprise, they start doing that themselves after a short while. I chalk it up to small variances during the manufacturing process, as the cause for these slight differences in color-changing-speeds. Will forever continue watching your videos, and hopefully find more ideas on how I want to mod my Gamecubes. One mod idea I need to save up money for, is to para-cord all the gamecube controller cables, because that looks like a lot of fun.

[@Sayajiin2]

Wow that controller turned out amazing!! Good job!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you!!! I was really happy with it and Im excited to try some more of these going forward!

[@Sayajiin2]

@@RockerGaming I wonder if the front of the controller could be replicated, imagine people putting your custom N64 jewel there. I know controllers made with resin are hit or miss, maybe Roarke could help with that. Pretty sure it would sell like hot cake haha!

[@RockerGaming]

@@Sayajiin2 its funny you mention that! I was trying to figure out the best way to do that in the planning phase for this video and I was thinking a cnc machine or cnc router would be necessary to get the jewel area of the controller cut out right. Roarke and I chat often and I think he would be an ideal person if we were to attempt resin casts. Having said that it would have to be a pretty limited run type item as I could see something as large and as thin as a n64 controller having a high failure rate. Either way, this is a great idea!

[@Sayajiin2]

@@RockerGaming hmm maybe, or how about you mold the front, take the mold place the jewel with a small stick behind, held in place some how. Cast the front ... Not sure if it would work?

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

That stick is just like mine XD

[@TheRealRetroBeard]

What a fascinating video! Great work!

[@RockerGaming]

Much appreciated dude!!

[@h8GW]

Me: "Japanese people are always so polite and clean and take care of their equipment." Black N64 controller: "Allow me to introduce myself."

[@RockerGaming]

😂😂😂

[@eisenkrahe7125]

Silver blackish buttons, black controller, swapable stick caps. Can i call this The Nintendo 64 Elite Controller? Haha

[@BenWillock]

Just a note, the guy who supplied the controller who's name begins with S asked for his name removed from the H4G video, if you look it's bleeped over in the video now. It'd be nice if you'd do the same here too.

[@RockerGaming]

I was unaware of the situation, let me catch up with him and see if that's what he wants. If so I'd be happy to do so. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention!

[@skydog3740]

bit late but it looks amazing. Also a video idea is maybe after you’ve given away some GameCube controllers the winners of the buttons and controllers could have a tournament and win something like some buttons or something. Just an idea.

[@RockerGaming]

sounds like a great idea to me! I will have to figure out how to do it, but I really like the idea!

[@shamwow2000]

really love this look! are there any plans to make the buttons available again?

[@kjmullinz]

You're etsy website has the ultra 64 emblem, but I didn't see the ultra 64 controller with the extra analog pads. How do I go about ordering one?

[@AuramAlexander]

Please lower the volume of the ding sound effect in the future. Really hurts.

[@RockerGaming]

I appreciate that and will 100% do that next time. Thats what I get for editing on PC speakers, like a noob!!

[@AuramAlexander]

RockerGaming totally feel that, thanks for responding! I edited a lot of my earlier stuff on really bad headphones and didn’t realize how awful most of my sound effects sounded lol

[@RockerGaming]

@@AuramAlexander haha, I appreciate that, its a good learning experience and the only way to have it is with the feedback, headphones ftw from here on 🤣

[@gaminglol1167]

All that dust on the control stick box is rubbed down plastic dust from using it so much

[@AllenWalker15735]

I'm always impressed.

[@RockerGaming]

Cheers and thank you!!! This project was a beast but im so happy with how it turned out!

[@baneenab]

This would be good controller for N64 mini console

[@RockerGaming]

For real though we need one of those!!

[@doublejump540]

Solid job my guy

[@RockerGaming]

I appreciate it homie! We still need to sync up on the reshoot, Ill hit you up on discord.

[@doublejump540]

RockerGaming sounds good brotha! Solid video in the works 😜

[@Geek2Meet]

Do you have somewhere where we can buy the START, A, B, C and Z buttons? I’d love to get a set.

[@RockerGaming]

I have them on my etsy store. I'm out of this exact set at the moment, but I have a bunch of other n64 goodies on there!

[@PapiRigatoni]

Question! I recently watched your button molding/casting videos and was curious as to which one you recommend someone doing for their first attempt. The solid one piece mold, or the hollow two piece mold? Also do you think that either one has an advantage over the other? Recently discovered your channel and it’s been super helpful so far :)

[@TimothyTimPSP]

Epic. Just epic.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you!!!

[@serp022]

I know you might say no, but it doesn’t hurt to ask will this controller or at least the joystick be on your Etsy?

[@RockerGaming]

Great question and I went ahead and put it up there! www.etsy.com/RockerGaming/listing/873988148/n64-ultra-64-3d-printed-stick-tops-for?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1602859388676

[@serp022]

@@RockerGaming Awesome! Thank you!

[@bbuuii88]

when are the sticks in stock

[@thetigerman]

Awesome 👌

[@DanofWar101]

That turned out great! I like the color scheme of it! Now that you created it, would you play your games with it or go back to the OG controller? Great video and keep up the good work!

[@RockerGaming]

I really appreciate that Dan! Its hard to say, I think I would still go retail/OG, just because its what I am used to, but I will say I think there is a lot of opportunity here for further customization and perhaps ways to even make the OG stick feel better. More experimentation is 100% necessary, but this felt like a step in the right direction!

[@sambojag]

nothing like a ultra controller you missed out most of the mains bits

[@DatGameCollector]

I need to try one of those sticks out. B roll expert these days I see.

[@RockerGaming]

Haha thanks buddy! I try my best!

[@DatGameCollector]

@@RockerGaming it's working. Man I can't wait to get back at it.

[@RockerGaming]

@@DatGameCollector me too dude! Excited for you to get back into the game!!

[@DatGameCollector]

@@RockerGaming still may be later than expected. Aiming for December or late November. But regardless the move is upon us.

[@techadmirer6475]

did he save that joystick plastic powder?

[@brandonginsburg3120]

For snorting or after changing his diaper?

[@AmaroqStarwind]

7:59 Oh my god, watch your fingers dude!

[@RockerGaming]

haha, it is a close call for sure!!

[@BrianBorkowski]

Does anyone sell those grey buttons or you made them too?

[@BeanpotPubParlour]

I want two sets of these button can you make them @RockerGaming I don't see them on your Etsy store!!!

[@okokemalhi]

How do I get a model of the stick?

[@victorhale]

Well now

[@NERDmNERDf]

Ok so, when can we order these...

[@RockerGaming]

I just listed some of the U64 stick caps you see here, just be aware you will need to source the bolt and stick. www.etsy.com/RockerGaming/listing/873988148/n64-ultra-64-3d-printed-stick-tops-for?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1602859388676

[@NERDmNERDf]

Of course I see this a year too late D:

[@mbe102]

Dude, you should make and sell these as joystick replacements!

[@RockerGaming]

I appreciate that, I finally got some of the stick caps listed in my etsy! www.etsy.com/RockerGaming/listing/873988148/n64-ultra-64-3d-printed-stick-tops-for?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1602859388676

[@char7490]

@@RockerGaming will you plan on selling these again? Your page won’t load

[@RockerGaming]

Got more listed here you go! www.etsy.com/listing/873988148/n64-ultra-64-3d-printed-stick-tops-for

[@officialrammo]

@@RockerGaming Will it be back?? Even after a year 😂

[@BeanpotPubParlour]

I really want to make an Ultra 64. Such a better looking console, and a better sounding name. I was following your badge on Etsy, do you, or anyone make Ultra 64 button sets? I am not going to cast my own, but would buy 2 sets...

[@Disdude-g3q]

I feel the same too

[@mbe102]

Joystick Butter?! Does this Work for PS1, 2, and 3 Joysticks? I was thinking of buying some Lithium-based Lubricant, but, heck man, if the butter works for that, I'll grab some of that with your affiliate! Lemme know please!!!!

[@RockerGaming]

I think it should as I think (and please double check) the ps line of sticks are made of nylon (similar to GC). Also its not an affiliate link, just something I like 😉

[@NayruSSB]

Good video and nice recreation project but your "ding" sound effect for your red arrows is way too loud.

[@RockerGaming]

Lesson learned on the ding, I gotta tone that down next time, thats what I get for editing with PC speakers!

[@djnevous3us]

The 1 I opened today was pretty bad too lol

[@JS-oi5jt]

but.... you skipped over how to make black buttons...

[@RDJ134]

06:23 looks like the little black thing is a bug or somthing you see it jump away twice. Ieeeeeuw.

[@RockerGaming]

Duuuuuuuude.... you're right! Thats so nasty!

[@deltafish5769]

Yooooooooooooo

[@honestreviews8534]

So are you going to sell these buttons/sticks or is it just for the views? im sure you would sell them well.

[@RockerGaming]

Sticks are on my etsy right now. Buttons are a slower proposition but ill figure something out to make them faster!!

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

The N64 is my favorite crappy controller.

[@lilmancc35]

I know what im about to ask has nothing to do with this video, but idk who else to ask but you. Is there any known way to launch a game boy game without a gba player?

[@RockerGaming]

I assume you mean with a gamecube and the answer is yes. You will need to use a Gameboy emulator. Let me know if you need more detail. But the emulator can be picked up from here www.extremscorner.org/

[@lilmancc35]

@@RockerGaming thanks. I've looked off and on last night for something, but everything i could find was based on the gba player, which i don't have. Thanks again. Ive been having a serious itch for some old school pokemon games honestly.

[@RockerGaming]

Haha this will get it done! Enjoy man, its been a few years since I revisited them but the grind was real last time 🤣

[@90s_sascha]

will you sell me a set of buttons ? i like the colour of the ultra 64 more :)

[@IronMan_1337]

Is that a joke? It looks so different from the Ultra 64 prototype controller! It's just a custom stock N64 controller...

[@RockerGaming]

Like I said in the video some short cuts were taken. In particular with the gate. However it still captures the essence of the experience or at least that's what I was going for.

[@IronMan_1337]

@@RockerGaming For me there are just too many short cuts to call it a replica of the Ultra 64 prototype controller. The indentation for the N64 / Ultra64 logo on the top and the ring around the joystick is simply missing to describe it as an authentic repluca. I don't want to offend you in any way or anything. Your other mods are great but I think that's a bit lame for your circumstances.

[@RockerGaming]

I can appreciate that. Maybe a small modification to title might fix that.

[@RockerGaming]

Ok think this makes more sense. I made a custom N64 Controller with an Ultra 64 inspired stick feat. Hard4Games

[@IronMan_1337]

That sounds much better. I have to praise you for your molds. That looks really great. 👍

[@BenjeZOmbies]

Toni looks I’ll

[@lepidotos]

I was so, so interested... until I actually saw the joystick itself. Octagonal gate, steelstick compliant... I just lost all interest sadly. I'd be interested in a purist model for purists like me, a metal *bowl* would be fine, but... i dunno, sorry.

[@RockerGaming]

Its all good April. It was just a hurdle to high for me this time around. With this part of it done, it does make the eventual full deal much more attainable.

[@lepidotos]

@@RockerGaming That is good, and I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled -- but since I don't own any Steelsticks units myself, I'll sit this one out. I still need to get a U64 badge, though, so hopefully that goes to fund the full thing.

[@RockerGaming]

@@lepidotos I appreciate you nabbing one of those! I think I can still make this happen. If nothing else, there will be a shoshinkai stick and gate that I will have very soon. I am working with Shane who owns one and he is planning to send it my way.

[@lepidotos]

@@RockerGaming Sounds cool, I know of a certain group who moght love that. And hey, I'll be the first in line if the full U64 stick gets done in all its glory.

[@JLMtime]

No ultra 64 jew over the nintendo logo ?

[@GoobyGooby]

your dinging sound hurts my ears.

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks for that! I will make sure its much lower pitch next time!!

[@esraeloh8681]

Tell me you call it Bomb Bomb Battlefield on puropse, omfg if that's just a mistake your entire life, that would be 1 insane discovery for you right now