MvZiC MaN Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Ever wanted to add a new D-pad to your controller? Probably not. But im still gonna show you how. Both methods are on an S-Controller. I haven't tested on a Duke or any other controller. If you wanna try then let me know how it goes. Tools/Materials You'll need for this mod Phillips Head screw driver mini Phillips head screw driver Regular D-pad from an xbox 360 Controller or A Transforming D-pad from a 360 Controller (Depending on which mod you wanna do) Needle Nose pliers or Wire cutters(For method 1) Dremel/Rotory tool Sanding Barrel and cutting disc for your Dremel. and 10-15 minutes of your time. PART A: Disassembly First you'll need to pull apart your controller. there are 7 Phillips head screws on the bottom, 1 is under the barcode sticker in the center. once removed you can pull the bottom part up and remove the internals. Once you have everything stripped from the top half of your shell you'll need your Mini Phillips head screw driver. remove the 2 screws holding your original d-pad in place and pop it out. Part B: Mod Method 1 Now take your new 360 d-pad and look at it . the one on the left is the original S D-pad. right is from the 360. You'll want to remove the locating tab on the right side using your cutting disc. Alternatively you can snap it off with a pair of needle nose pliers or even some wire cutters. Now pop it in and reassemble everything. Your done!! This mod isnt really for the Original colored D-pads (Grey or Black) But once done you can buy many different colored ones for the 360 controller. Great if you plan on painting your controller. Part C: Mod Method 2 First you'll need to pull apart your controller (Refer to Part A) Once taken apart you'll need to take your Dremel with the sanding barrel and remove the internal part of the d-pad mounting location. Go slow and take your time. Don't cut any deeper than whats in the picture. If you cut too deep you will ruin the controller. all you wanna do is cut/sand it down smooth to the cylinder wall.(If that makes sense) Now you'll need to flip your controller over, and put the new D-pad into place. You'll notice the locating pins are preventing it from going in. You'll want to take your cutting disc and cut notches in the Controller so the D-pad can go in. (I cut to vertical slices and then used my screw driver to snap the piece off) Not the cleanest way to do it, but it works. Once the notches are cut you should be able to put everything back together (Using the original Rubber insert for the d-pad) and you are done!! Enjoy your new Transforming D-Pad! Edited August 31, 2017 by MvZiC MaN 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Simple but effective. Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XC-3730C Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Nice! I haven't played a whole lot of 360 games that require the 360 D-pad. How does it feel in an OG XBOX controller?My favorite D-pad of all time is SNES, but I doubt that could work in an OG XBOX controller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MvZiC MaN Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 17 hours ago, XC-3730C said: Nice! I haven't played a whole lot of 360 games that require the 360 D-pad. How does it feel in an OG XBOX controller? My favorite D-pad of all time is SNES, but I doubt that could work in an OG XBOX controller... It feels like it does in the 360 controllers. I thought itd feel weird or squishy. But it feels like factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XC-3730C Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Does it feel better than an OG XBOX D-pad? Can you use analog sticks from a 360 controller in an OG XBOX control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MvZiC MaN Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Doesn't really feel any different to me. and yes the 360 thumb sticks fit just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez84 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 9/21/2017 at 7:32 AM, XC-3730C said: Does it feel better than an OG XBOX D-pad? Can you use analog sticks from a 360 controller in an OG XBOX control? Looks good, The 360 thumbsticks work great in the S controllers.. First thing i replace when i get a new controller with worn thumbsticks. Haven't seen a good option to replace duke thumbsticks yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobaMuffin Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 6:22 PM, bez84 said: Haven't seen a good option to replace duke thumbsticks yet. To replace the Duke thumbsticks, you most likely need to cannibalize from broken duke controllers, or from third party controllers with very similar thumsticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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