[dcheming]

I added a small momentary pushbutton switch to an original Xbox controller. This is the controller that I use when I play Halo CE/2 and I've set the pushbutton up to be an aux "B" button which is the melee attack in these two games. Compared to the normal way of having to move either my thumb over from the joystick or my index finger up from the right trigger to hit the B button this mod makes the melee attack instantly available. Another benefit is not having to lose control of the joystick (important since I play Southpaw style) or the trigger for a split second every time I want to melee. This allows me to be much more precise and effective in those intense close quarter battles since I can move around, jump, shoot, and melee much easier and smoother now. Highly recommended mod and very cheap ~ $7. The only drawback is that the left rumble motor had to come out to make room for the switch, but I don't play with controller vibration on anyways.

 

[Cjattwood]

Haha nice job, I see you still use the 'Duke' controller as well

 

[dcheming]

Thanks. Yeah I definitely prefer it over the S controller for FPS.

 

[Edwood]

I debated doing that for Gears of War, except I want it to be like the default Halo 2 control, where clicking the right analog stick does the melee attack.

But now I'm so used to hitting A for melee/grenade tag.

-Ed

 

[dcheming]

Round two:

I also modded another 360 controller to play permanently SouthPaw style (the way I normally play). This is nice for games that don't allow swapping of the sticks like Oblivion, Doom, and many others I'm sure. I found the procedure for the SouthPaw mod here:

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/mods/X...roller-Mod.htm

 

[flamerz]

I want one!

 

[NtD Gr3nade]

lol, I'll never forget at Orlando how this one kid got ejected and banned in the 2nd round of FFA for using one of those. He was so pissed, he had to sit around for the weekend w/o playing. Have you ever tried SouthClaw? Double shots n bxrs are so clean on southyclaw, its unstoppable.

 

[dcheming]

"lol, I'll never forget at Orlando how this one kid got ejected and banned in the 2nd round of FFA for using one of those. He was so pissed, he had to sit around for the weekend w/o playing."

Hah, yeah that would suck. I would never use this modded controller during a competition since it is a bit of an unfair advantage.


"Have you ever tried SouthClaw?"

Forgive my ignorance, but what is SouthClaw?

 

[trains are bad]

I've considered modding a PS controller to switch X and O, because switching between FFT and FFX eats my brain...

 

[dcheming]

Just added another one for jump. This one's going to take a little while to get used to.

 

[mb3k]

Nice mods!
The only thing I put in mine are blinding LEDs. Good tactic agains fellow gamers, just point-and-blind.

 

[flamerz]

Looks great.

 

[Netminder]

yo...if i sent you my controller would you mod it for me like that?? ill give you the cash for supplies and labor

 

[Edwood]

nice job.

-Ed

 

[dcheming]

Thanks for the compliments guys.