Custom Gamecube Controller - Little Mac Themed Mod and Restoration

Custom Gamecube Controller - Little Mac Themed Mod and Restoration // Well, In this video we attempt the most complex gamecube controller restoration and mod to date… This one has all the bells and whistles on it including the shinewave reactive led mod, paracord controller, custom cast buttons, and much more! This controller had a full restoration including a deep cleaning and retrobright (retrobrite)! Lets take this journey as Little Mac from Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch is the theme of this controller!
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[@RockerGaming]

Hey guys, thanks for checking out the video, make sure to check out Pucho Magic on instagram... You might even find some previews of what we are cooking up :) instagram.com/pucho_magic/

[@b_side8669]

RockerGaming question do you do the work like themed game cubes ? Just asking man because they look dope

[@RockerGaming]

I am working on some themed GCs, which you will see here soon 😉

[@b_side8669]

RockerGaming that’s awesome do you sell them or no just asking ?

[@b_side8669]

RockerGaming one more thing lol sry do you do the mod switch like for the GameCube behind it that plays Both U.S. & Japanese ports ?

[@hlombinom]

I’m a toon link guy to!

[@shadow_w0lf296]

Great work as always, the channel is small but the video quality is better then most channels with over a million subs. Waiting for a day when I can get one of these controllers.

[@RockerGaming]

Shawdow, you have no idea how much that means to me. I put a ton of effort into each of these videos and I am glad you can tell! There will be a limited run of controllers done at some point. I am not 100% sure when, but when I do it.... but when it happens I will go all out and they will be works of art!

[@shadow_w0lf296]

When those are created it would be awesome if you could do one for my ultimate main wolf.

[@RockerGaming]

@@shadow_w0lf296 Wolf is stout in ultimate, a great choice for a main!

[@helx9965]

Just saying, I would call it a Macsterpiece. Ok I'll shut up

[@RockerGaming]

I see what you did there and I am not gonna lie, I like it! Dad jokes are always welcome!

[@SmeadsUK]

Hey PD Little Mac gets a makeover. This vid highlights all the skills you have demonstrated in previous ones and brings them all together into an amazing looking controller, loved the PCB design. Very nice work man.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! There will be 1 more video in this series that demonstrates how to do the install of the reactive led mod, there will be a giveaway for hitting 2k subs :) small preview of what is just around the corner!!

[@PebelWasTaken]

Amazing controller but maining little mac?!?!?!?

[@RockerGaming]

Haha, I figured this would be a reaction, Little Mac is @pucho's player of choice.

[@antanoyherz7643]

I am a little mac main

[@cookiecream3539]

@@antanoyherz7643 what do play on

[@k.k.poptart7469]

That custom plug piece is definitely a nice touch, of course the controller looks awesome as always! The reactive mod is stellar as well! (Oh and I might have to get one of those modchips) keep up the amazing work! 👍😄

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks Josh! I'll get them listed here soon. The board makes for an easy install IMO. Ill get a detailed video out soon!

[@StarlinkNova]

Dude, I've seen some insane Little Mac players in Smash Bros. Ultimate. I haven't played him much myself but people who know how to use him can kick some serious tail. Another great modding video man, your skills in this field are always impressive to watch 👍.

[@RockerGaming]

I am in the same camp, never used him, but I love the NES game, lol. Thank you very much sir! We will have to get online and get another match going... I need to do some live streams!

[@st4pps]

To bad hes at the bottom of the tier list and widely known as the worst character in ultimate:(

[@RockerGaming]

Facts, hopefully he gets buffed in the next update!

[@st4pps]

@@RockerGaming they would need to fully rework his moveset to make his aerials well...... work but I do admire people who main him cause they look at a tier list and just say NO I'm maining my character!!!

[@skydog3740]

You should do a Piranha Plant themed controller next!

[@RockerGaming]

Now that would be very cool!

[@light161_]

not as cool as a captain falcon themed controller

[@skydog3740]

CeoNint bruh this a year old

[@ArmrDg]

Amazing video, haven't been around lately since I've been lazy but I've been in the background watching your content and it's amazing

[@RockerGaming]

Whats up dude! Glad to see you commenting and glad you have been enjoying!!

[@puchomagic1872]

That looks amazing green my favorite color. You are a genius 👏👏👏

[@RockerGaming]

I am very excited to get this in your hands! Its going to be MONEY (well, green like money anyway)!!

[@Sayajiin2]

Awesome video as always those buttons and the plug looks fantastic. The controller is awesome!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! I was very happy with the plug too, been meaning to make one of those for a while!!

[@maxbirioukov1777]

Dude, this is amazing, makes me wish I had something like this !

[@AmauriGaming]

Wow! Great quality!! Some one get this man a million views!

[@RockerGaming]

Amauri, DUDE, much appreciated! I am just glad others enjoy the mods :)

[@vjonatha]

Thanks for the upload. I'm really glad I came across your channel and I look forward to seeing what other projects you put up. I main little mac, so this video was a real gem to find.

[@RockerGaming]

Jonathan - much appreciated dude and glad you found my channel as well.

[@jamesmeza2636]

Honestly, I love it! When will you put these kind of controllers on sell? I really would like to buy one... edit: You got a new sub right here! (I'm a Little Mac main and I love it >u< )

[@paulyoung3874]

James Meza why would you ever main Mac?

[@helx9965]

@@paulyoung3874 to each their own I guess

[@f.r3644]

This guy needs more attention these videos are so cool

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, I really appreciate that!!

[@Juan_Solo84]

Gummie beeaaars Bouncing here and there and everywheeere Something something...uh, beyond compaaare They are the gummie BEARS!!! Dude, thanks man. Hadnt heard that little diddy in years. You sir, have excellent taste. Carry on my good man.

[@RockerGaming]

Haha ita so good, love that theme song!

[@Peppershker]

That controller came out looking great.

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks Johnny, I was super happy with it and I know Pucho was too!

[@DanofWar101]

Really nice controller! Now you're going pro with those custom PCB! If only those could be wireless! But it's always who wants more... like a HDMI connector for the Saturn lol! Great video and keep up the good work!

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, the day that comes out I will have one... I love the Saturn and a HDMI FPGA based solution is what I need, lol

[@ernestonavarro4017]

Looks insane I hope one day I can do a ike looking mod but I would make it blue/white

[@alexwright290]

Really well done vid. I appreciate all the tips just for general restoration/cleaning.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! I have a bunch other modding and restoration video you might enjoy too! Thanks again for the comment 🙌

[@lol2094]

I'd definitely be interested in the pcb's :)

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks! I'll get them up soon. I just need to finish up some instructions for them!

[@MrQuicksand75]

That's one good-looking controller!

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! I think pucho has some big plans for it 😁

[@vnclejed1971]

Beautiful

[@The_SegaHolic]

That turned out awesome.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! Very much appreciated!

[@RealMrZero]

At 10:22 does that not look like a scar or ak 47

[@basketballcourt4797]

You should definitely take button/plug requests 👀

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks you very much for the comment, I appreciate that! I might do some every now and again, but I am not looking take requests for them at this time. I'm hoping when I have more capacity later on this year I can start to put more custom goodies up for sale.

[@DoYouNerd]

Awesome. I'm here like, "Okay, how do you 'Little Mac' theme a controller" and you smack me with a "LIKE THIS PUNK!" lol Oh, and I had to look in the description to see, and yes--that WAS the "Gummy Bears" theme. Nice. Also, I really like that you point out you're taking parts from an already-non-working controller. So settle down comment section. lol

[@RockerGaming]

Haha, only another YTer would have picked up on the subtlety of using another non working controller 😂 Dude, love me the gummi bears, glad you picked that up and I'm not on a RG island, lol!

[@itsshadybest6122]

A rosalina one or joker would be interesting af

[@RockerGaming]

that would be very cool. especially using a emerald blue controller for Rosalina!

[@walkinburro]

I’m not a Mac main... but damn... I want that controller.

[@Chris_Ramsay1]

Gummibears, bouncing here and there and everywhere!

[@RockerGaming]

I'm so glad I am not the only one who enjoyed that show as a kid! I heard that song and immediately reached out to the creator to use it in the video, lol.

[@Chris_Ramsay1]

@@RockerGaming Lol, yea, I didn't recognize it at first, but as it played on I was like, oh crap, it's gummie bears.

[@RockerGaming]

I have the sound cloud linked in the description. I might have listed to it 3 or 4 times today 😒 lol

[@natalieivey23]

This looks incredible!

[@RockerGaming]

Chris much appreciated dude!!

[@Izzy_Free]

Amazing work and that PCB is exactly what im looking for my mod.

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! I will have to get those up on my ETSY here very soon. I just want to some instructions out there that clearly show how to do the mod and then I am ready!

[@Izzy_Free]

@@RockerGaming understandable this mod is a little more difficult than the other one. By the way where do you order those bluetooth led controller from?

[@RockerGaming]

I think it looks that way, but I have a way to simplify it and make it easy for folks, I just need to spend the time to make the video. Here is a link to the BT rgb led controller. Just keep in mind you will need 5v rgb led strips with this, not the individually addressable RBG Leds. Here is the link to the LED controller: amzn.to/2TpYiso

[@Izzy_Free]

@@RockerGaming Awesome thanks I havent tried this mod yet but interested in it. Do you recommend any 5v led strips that work well in a gamecube controller? Also soldering got 1000% easier with liquid flux and techniques I learned from your channel. Thank you. Gonna try custom button molds next.

[@adamlol1080]

6:32 white powder

[@moandaindesigns]

Have you ever dunked the Membrane pads in boiling water for like 3 seconds to rejuvenate the elasticity? When are we going to go the extra mile and add some EL wire into the cable braid? I think it may shine thru. I love the Plug cover! YAY some RG Branding on the custom PCB! I love the use of the NES game for transition sequences. I built my retrobright box this weekend. I used some Foil wrapping paper and silver gift wrap plastic to get something really reflective and durable. Great video as always! Can't wait for the next community mod.

[@RockerGaming]

I have not tried the boiling water, but I have heard of it before and heard it works great, have you tried it? EL Wire?! Sounds sweet! I am going to have to give that a try! Haha, I had you in mind when I was working on that PCB. Needs some branding!! Very nice on the retrobright box! You will have to send pics! Community it mod is being planned right now. I am just working to obtain the controllers for it (small hint here). I am pretty excited about it!!

[@moandaindesigns]

@@RockerGaming I have boiled a few membranes, just be careful to not melt them. Hold them with long tweezers and do not let them go. Three to five seconds is usually long enough. Here is a link to EL wire. www.amazon.com/Blue-Neon-Glowing-Strobing-Electroluminescent/dp/B003J99JW4 Do you use a paracord inner strand to help pull the cable thru? Here is a short vid of the box. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXWTlXWui8iBb7c Had to edit or my wife would kill me.

[@RockerGaming]

I will give that a try. I have a few extra membrane pads to give that a shot with! Unfortunately the inner strand doesnt help as the paracord isnt rigid enough. That EL wire looks pretty cool. The only thing that makes me nervous about it is that it works off 4.5V, which would require a step down converter and I am not sure if I can just cut it to size (I have not looked into it, not sure if you know). Either way, for $12 it would be a cool experiment! Very nice, that box looks like itll do the trick very nicely! Let me know how it works for you!

[@Super7miles]

Definitely looking for one of those kits.

[@JLMtime]

you make me want to own more than 4 GC controllers It really is amazing UNTIL i ised switch pro that thing is perfect better than any comtroller ive ever used wish they had PC version

[@oggamez1]

Nice work! Definitely an inspiration for me to try to make something out of these 2 broken GCN controllers I have lol. Subbed and will be watching more videos keep it up!

[@RockerGaming]

Appreciate that dude! More to come very soon!

[@oggamez1]

@@RockerGaming Looking forward to it!

[@superstarmodding3943]

Nice video!

[@theorensotoropolis7597]

I found you on etsy before i saw this video apparently

[@OOOHBILLY]

Super awesome video dude!!

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks dude, much appreciated!

[@synatrix8360]

As a Mac main I should buy this off you

[@uwuwevwevwe]

The restoration treatment inside the retro bright box works wonders! didnt expect results that good, definitely something to do on clear shells. I have a question on it tho, u mentioned something about natural sunlight... is it possible to ditch building the box and use natural sunlight?

[@RockerGaming]

Chile, yes it is, but I dont recommend it. When you have the controller outside its extremely difficult to control the intensity of the UV and the heat (created by the greenhouse effect) so what happens is the plastics will get over exposed and you could end up with areas that over treated and you get a streaking effect. The retrobright box is where it's at as the variables are extremely consistent and therefore easier to get a good result. The trade off is it takes longer for the process to complete.

[@uwuwevwevwe]

@@RockerGaming that makes the retrobright box a waaaaay better option. Thank you for the reply!

[@tacocheif429]

This is gorgeous

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir!!

[@singsbadly]

My favourite channel

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, no idea why YT put this in my spam folder! Thank you very much for the comment and really glad ou have been enjoying the content :)

[@DatGameCollector]

Now that looks good.

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks dude, its your color scheme too!!!

[@DatGameCollector]

@@RockerGaming yea I noticed. I want a dgc one!

[@RockerGaming]

I do have some extra materials... sounds like there could be a future project on this one!

[@DatGameCollector]

@@RockerGaming yea I still need my special cube first.

[@RockerGaming]

Facts! Once you green light it I'll get started. Give me a ring when you leave work

[@MobiusGT]

needs a pink silicon cover over it

[@RockerGaming]

Haha that would be very cool!

[@klausschneider3380]

8/10 video, everything was perfect. But you tested the controller using link, not little mac :c

[@RockerGaming]

haha, whoops! I am not even remotely competent with Little Mac, lol

[@paulramsesbarrazacota1895]

on wii game punch out little mac has got 4 colors 1. green (original) 2. blue (major circuit) 3. Red red gloves and shorts with lines blue and white (word circuit) 4. Yellow (Title Defense Mode) then how about to custom those gamecube´s buttons?

[@xd-zs7eh]

Do you have any recommendations on how to learn soldering?

[@judas_edge]

i like all your vids and want to do a led mod myself but can you mod a wavebird gamecube controller

[@RockerGaming]

For sure. I have an idea for a wavebird... I just need some time to experiment and try it out before I make a video on it 😁

[@davidbass3178]

@@RockerGaming try to cast a wavebird shell lol if it works it would be lit

[@RockerGaming]

@@davidbass3178 wavebird still gets a ton of love. I am going to have to make it happen at some point. David, I want to cast shells badly. I feel pretty comfortable trying at this point... might as well make it happen!!

[@davidbass3178]

@@RockerGaming if you make shells you should get creative and sell them, not enough gc controller shells. All of the ones I see are solid or clear colors instead of swirls or multicolor and I think more unique designs would sell.

[@Pyangryong]

Love the Controller, but i think you should give the PS4 Controller a little love. Might be a little simple but maybe a Crystal Clear one with LED's that match the Light Bar or something. I like the Light Bar, but for the Games that give you color Coded Signals, like in Spyro or Last of us, kind of a Pain to tell what that Color is with out flipping it up look.

[@RockerGaming]

Tyler, Thank you very much! I would love to do a PS4 controller at some point, but full disclosure, I am not much a PS guy and while I own a PS4, I cant say I have thought too much about doing a PS4 controller. Let me take mine apart and figure out what I can do with it, lol. Thanks again for the comment and recommendation, much appreciated!!

[@Pyangryong]

@@RockerGaming No problem, I am learning alot from your Channel and hope to start doing Custom Controllers soon. Going to start of with Painting though and doing Button Molds.

[@RockerGaming]

I agree start with the small stuff and move on up from there! Good luck and share whatever you come up with me on Twitter!

[@BUGJUN3]

Anyone know where I can get a plug for the wire ?? I've been looking online and don't know where to buy any

[@lukario2017]

Wow, amazing modded controller, how about a Link controller? (I mean you said you mained Toon Link)

[@RockerGaming]

Now you're talking Young Link is my boy!!

[@moovinmediamemes5793]

Such a great controller mod I love it! I am trying to mimic the chord mod. What diameter chord cover did you use? Thanks!

[@RockerGaming]

Here is the playbook for you 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHatlIuYqsqcptE

[@GodsonGameplays]

Love this content but I’m wondering if you can do the power, open, and reset button as well as the grey face plate of the system I’m wanting to give my brother a gift of a custom GameCube

[@ArloBoss7423]

Could you do a Ness one? I want to learn to make one, maybe a budget to because I am broke?

[@rnttreed]

Beautiful controller. Can you cast the entire plate on a controller in resin?

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you for subbing! I think its absolutely possible! I'd love to try to pull it off... might make a good video, even if I fail 😂 thanks again!

[@naruto40kiba30]

Your videos rock man

[@RockerGaming]

Dude, I really appreciate that thank you very much!!

[@Stream_of_unconsiousness]

why do you use the normal c stick instead of a bigger more comftorable stick?

[@RockerGaming]

many are just used to the normal feel of a c stick

[@zbe8ewmqYH]

Where could I buy replacement shells from a third party?

[@singsbadly]

Love ur videos man, ive been working on my own controller but cable sleeving and replacing my joystick box is so nerve racking because of the soldering

[@RockerGaming]

You got this dude! Take your time and use flux and you'll be all set.

[@itsshadybest6122]

Hi again it's me, question regarding this: Where do u get your LED lights and stuff? I'm working on my own cool custom and that parts last on list. Thank u in advance

[@RockerGaming]

For this mod, I actually sell the reactive led kit on my Etsy page. Feel free to check it out there!

[@evergavidia4161]

Great video man, i just have a question about the paracord part. (i'm buying from paracord planet) I'm buying for a single smash ultimate controller, since it's 3 meters lenght, do i buy the 10ft paracord or play safe and get the 25 ft one?

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! Always play it safe in my book! I also have a code for 10% off paracordplanet.com: "P2ROCKERG"

[@evergavidia4161]

@@RockerGaming thanks for the fast reply, I will do that and also use your code. Will upload some pics on the discord once I'm done ty 😊

[@NotALau]

Hi RockerGaming, I was inquiring about the gluing for third party sticks, where would I be putting the hot glue? Thanks

[@RockerGaming]

Hey Ethan I would just use little tin foil balls and drop them into the thimbstick (i.e. in the hole on the 3rd party stick which is where the stick box is inserted) hopefully that makes sense. If not let me know and I can take another crack at explaining it. I just used dried hot glue as it have a bunch of it at my work bench.

[@NotALau]

@@RockerGaming Another question, for the end of the wiring of the gamecube connector how did you put the casing back so flush. thanks so much Was it the metal clasp on the end? thanks Love all your vids

[@RockerGaming]

@@NotALau Thats exactly right! I pull the metal "C" clip off of it and then use that to clamp the paracord down. It works great!

[@KazeNR]

question, where do you put the glue exactly on the sticks? I have a cheap white ebay button set and they rub up on the controller sometimes unless i pull the stick up from the stickbox a tad bit.

[@Vepazu14]

You drop it in the same hole that the stickbox stick goes in. It basically stops you from pushing the ebay stick all the way in.

[@PebelWasTaken]

If you want a white stick then your best bet is to buy a wii nunchuck on ebay. Those sticks fit on gc controllers and feel great :)

[@RockerGaming]

@vepazu14 and @pingoverwatch are spot on, thanks guys!!

[@marmario259]

I need one of those pcbs

[@dariemilk2347]

I like this controller even tho it is not my main

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks dude! I got a few other awesome GC controller mod videos and some absolute gems in the works!

[@yeppits]

Where do you find these controllers?

[@davideriksson3255]

Looks great, but the fact that you chose the purple Z-button kind of ruined it for me. Why didn't you cast a green one?

[@RockerGaming]

I ended up casting it and swapping it after the video, I agree with you, needed to be changed for sure!

[@davideriksson3255]

RockerGaming Alright, very cool! 😊

[@ben-net]

Can I paint the buttons with normal paint too?

[@ben-net]

Or spray paint

[@antares239]

I really appreciate your work in this video. I make you an order? If you say yes but where?

[@RockerGaming]

I appreciate you considering me, but unfortunately I'm not taking commissions at this time

[@antares239]

@@RockerGaming no problem, one day if you have the time I'm close for this.

[@obsidianskin9502]

yo any chance you still have pcbs for sale? i'm definitely interested in attempting the shine wave mod on my main controller :D

[@RockerGaming]

Yes very soon! Just wrapping up the last of some work on them! Should be this week!

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Where do you get good replacement stick boxes? I'm scared to order random ones off eBay or Amazon and end up with crappy ones.

[@RockerGaming]

I am pulling them off other broken controllers (I bought like 50 of them a few years back) you can also pull them off Wii Nun chucks.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Ah the nunchuck idea is a good one. But still do you think any of the ones off ebay or amazon will be worth trying? Thanks for the reply!

[@jacobbaylis5532]

@@x9x9x9x9x9 check out amazon, there are a few sellers that sell them, it's the same stick box used for gamecube, Wii nunchuk, and joy con; based on what I've researched at least

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

@@jacobbaylis5532 I got some cheap ones off ebay and they work fine. I haven't rigorously tested them and their angles for melee but for smash ultimate they work fine. I did however order a couple of NIB nunchucks to have just in case.

[@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp]

Great mod, do you do controllers for people if I sent you a controller also how much do you charge for a Saturn controller

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much! I am a bit tapped out on excess capacity on the moment, but I do plan to do a run of limited edition pre-modded controllers at some point... I just need to find a bit more time to make it happen!

[@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp]

@@RockerGaming ok please keep me in mind when that happens. I absolutely love your work.

[@RockerGaming]

Thanks and will do. In the end itll be something like this controller, where I go all out and spare no expense!

[@Mat_Croft]

Hello, can you tell me from where did you buy the paracord please ?

[@RockerGaming]

I get it from paracordplanet.com they have an awesome selection!

[@PebelWasTaken]

I didn't know you could retro bright clear plastic?

[@RockerGaming]

You sure can. I got the idea from the guys who do shoe restorations! Works well for them as well!

[@rpg-enjoyer6927]

This is nice

[@RockerGaming]

Marcel, much appreciated!! Thank you!

[@rpg-enjoyer6927]

@@RockerGaming no problem

[@prisonmike3605]

Wish you would mod my controller man. I don’t have the skill or tools to do so lol

[@davidbass3178]

10/10

[@RockerGaming]

Dude much appreciated!!

[@le_dabur]

Where do you buy braided cables?

[@RockerGaming]

I DIY it. Here is how I do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHatlIuYqsqcptE

[@Psweet1111]

So how did you get into what your doing now I want to start doing this for my side hobby but I’m not very smart lol

[@RockerGaming]

I just kept experimenting until I figured it all out. I show a ton here to pass that knowledge along. I'll keep posting tutorial videos and project videos to help you and others out who want to learn 😁

[@strizz42069]

Does the A button create a reaction on the LEDs?

[@RockerGaming]

It does not. Only x y dpad down b

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

As for the shielding on the cable. I would recommend leaving it on. Nintendo put it there for a reason. It does potentially help with interference. Granted in the US with FCC compliance you don't encounter a lot of things that could interfere too heavily. Unless you have all your wires in a birds nest type setup where wires and power cables are crossing over each other, it Should be fine without the shield. But I still recommend leaving it on if possible. What I have been doing is putting a few random drops of super glue on the stripped cable and shield to keep the shielding in place and basically gluing everything together at the end of the cable to keep it wound together. Whenever I talk to my dad next I'll ask him about the shielding and interference. I could be wrong here but I think I've got it correct. My Dad is an electrical engineer who works with/for the FCC and a large radio/media company so he is the man to ask. As for the eBay buttons and sticks. I found foil works the best and it's easy to add or remove. The problem with the sticks is the center shaft hole is too deep so the stick sits too low and the head of the control stick will rub (just explaining in more detail than the video shows) but you can encounter the opposite in there the base will rub if the stick isn't pushed down low enough. The other problem with the eBay buttons is that the L/R triggers are not as smooth as the stock ones so they feel gritty when using them. Then you have the shape of the X/Y buttons. They are more flat on top than the stock ones which isn't a big deal but I notice it but it's not a problem. Then the last problem is that some of the sets are messed up and you have to clean/drill out the stick shaft hole. But hey for ~$2 what can you expect. I know OP knows the majority of all this hell I learned how to do these mods because of him but thought I'd give some extra info that might be helpful to someone.

[@RockerGaming]

Really well said and I appreciate the detail you went into here, well done!

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

@@RockerGaming no problem man thanks for making these awesome videos.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Update: Talked to my dad. Basically if you are doing a shorter cable still try and leave the shield on its worth dealing with. If you are doing a longer cable you REALLY want to leave it on. The birds nest thing will/can cause problems also there is a chance a cellphone or even wifi could cause interference and cause the system to miss inputs and thats not good obviously. Side note don't ask a guy who deals with radio interference all day to explain radio interference to you unless you want to get trapped in a conversation for longer than expected.

[@RockerGaming]

@@x9x9x9x9x9 I really appreciate the lengths you went to explain all this! Extremely helpful!!! I'll be sure to update what I say in the next video 😁

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

@@RockerGaming awesome! no problem. When I was doing a cable with a friend a couple weeks back he looked up online what people were saying about the shield and it was being debated so it would be nice to put the question to rest. Even though the answer is still the same of it's needed but works without it lol.

[@moandaindesigns]

I have your next challenge. Do a controller shell.

[@RockerGaming]

I like that idea! Are you thinking of just like doing the back of the controller shell or the entire shell itself? I think a controller back would be amazing... I wouldnt mind trying it even if I fail miserably, lol.

[@moandaindesigns]

@@RockerGaming the entire shell. The only original parts you are allowed to use are the guts. You may need to insert some platic stablizer pices for the silicone mold. The screw holes may be really hard, but if anyone can pull it off...

[@Tucanazo69]

Where can I get that cable protector? 🤔

[@LeVraiTB]

Best part is the weed setup

[@RockerGaming]

Bahahaha I guess that's true too!

[@AxeCatcher]

Why woudlnt you just set green leds, alot cheaper and would fit the theme way better

[@q2wegn662]

Yo you main young link too?!

[@Oscar-xw7nt]

Do a half Luigi and half Mario one!

[@RockerGaming]

Man that would be cool!

[@Oscar-xw7nt]

@@RockerGaming so would you do it?

[@RockerGaming]

@@Oscar-xw7nt we shall see. I'll definitely need some help if I do. Maybe I can convince some of my fellow modders to help me. If I do it, it wouldn't be for sometime. Unfortunately my backlog is a bit deep at the moment.

[@Oscar-xw7nt]

@@RockerGaming makes sense. I'm looking for a good controller for the switch that has both motion and rumble, and doesn't break the bank. Any suggestions?

[@RockerGaming]

@@Oscar-xw7nt not sure I do. I use official pro controllers and they are great. For smash I use oem wired GC controllers or the Power A wireless GC controller, however it doesnt have rumble. Sorry not much help here, but my experience with Power A controllers has been good

[@HydeRocks12]

Would you ever consider doing commissions for custom gamecube controller mods?

[@RockerGaming]

I have been kicking the idea around... If I was going to do it, it would be decked all out and no expense would be spared. I would likely do a dozen of them and not sure I would do it again. You think folks would be into that?

[@samerickson1041]

@@RockerGaming Take my money. Does this answer work?

[@RockerGaming]

@@samerickson1041 It sure does... It will happen... Its just a matter of finding all the right parts to make it all work out! I would likely loop in a few other modders to help and really make something special!

[@samerickson1041]

@@RockerGaming sounds great

[@agentt03]

Nice

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you very much!!

[@ComplexGMD]

17:17 that controller cam doesn't look real...

[@RockerGaming]

Its real but timing might be slightly off.

[@emiliocool9]

Nice :]

[@RockerGaming]

Hey Emilio thanks buddy :]

[@charlieterrell8501]

5:32 boi you need lotion

[@RockerGaming]

haha, yeah that is from the peroxide creme, lessen learned, always wear gloves!!

[@cedricmcgee9686]

What's the point he's only going to use the C stick and occasionally the B button

[@RockerGaming]

🤣🤣🤣

[@samuraivader3814]

Any way I can commission you to work on one of my spongebob controllers?

[@RockerGaming]

That sounds like it would be a ton of fun to work on, I have not had the opportunity to check one of those out in person, but unfortunately I am a bit tapped out on capacity at the moment.

[@slimking1268]

hey bro i love the video could u please do a ps4 controller

[@RockerGaming]

One of these days I'll get to ps4. Still a bit backed up with other projects 😁

[@austincambria338]

Rainbow Road in a Punch Out!! inspired controller video? respec

[@RockerGaming]

Thank you sir! Love that MK music and gotta throw down good tracks when I got them!

[@Kiokato1]

WHERE CAN I BUY ONE IM A MAC MAIN

[@RockerGaming]

Ed, thanks for the message! I am not taking commissions right now, but perhaps there will be a limited run in the future of these!