Saturday, March 28, 2009

360 D-pad mod to improve performance


I did this mod on my controller because right out of the box the 360 controller is horrible for fighting games, or typing things in with the d-pad due to its design.

It's quite simple this mod stops the d-pad from hitting the side wall as well as adds a spacer between the d-pad and the membrane on the board which improves springiness. You take all the components out of the controller, and unscrew the 2 screws on the d-pad and then use the screwdriver to pop the cap off of the top part.

Now, you take sandpaper and go around the outside of the ring around the d-pad, and take off as much as possible.

Using a plastic cap from pringles, nuts, or in my case the top of a tupperware lid, make a circle shape out of plastic to go directly under the plastic thing you took screws out of to take the d-pad off unscrewed, and then add small hole in the middle of it for the post to go through. Reassemble the controller and you're good to go.

I was originally aware of this mod from http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fix-the-d-pad-on-the-Xbox-360-control-pad-mor/

Also, in the picture of my controller the thumbsticks are fitted with universal geltabz bought from gamestop for $5, they are a great product and are like a mod but store bought they truly make a difference.

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