Very helpful! Thanks for the Z button tip! I never would have guess you could just pull that spring out! it's that reason alone I searched for this video! Thanks again gents!
It's great how easy the gamecube controller is to work with. I did a parts swap between black one with a worn out grey stick but fully functional boards and an orange spice one with worn out button membranes and a faulty c-stick module but the sticks and buttons were in good condition, so I kept the board from the black one and used the stick, shell, and buttons from the orange spice one to make something perfect. Obviously not gonna paint that because I've always loved the look of the orange spice controller, but I am thinking about trying some custom buttons and maybe some Xbox stick caps.
DUDE how do you only have 150 subs, you deserve 150,000+. And those colors look just like the animal crossing switch, its sooo nice! I need an atomic purple version tho!
You can get the z buttons to fit by cutting off the prongs and using an exacto knife to trim the part by the prongs (iirc it’s the inside edge). I’ve done it with several of those kits and it works great.
thank you so much for this video!! ;-; I really want to paint my old gamecube and controller because it's a bit scuffed from being second hand and I'd love to give it new life in a colour I adore and this is making it so simple and easy for a complete tech noob like me xD so really, thank you!!
Fun fact, third party sticks in particular don't always feel great, and xbox control sticks work as a replacement. You can replace both sticks too, to add a modern twist to your controllers. It's important to note that traditional xbox control sticks sit kind of high and you can see underneath the stick to the inside of the controller when you tilt it in either direction which can be distracting but there are some bigger base models that cover that empty space
Does waiting the few weeks to let the paint dry make the controllers not feel slightly sticky? I've spray painted other things and had this happen. Also did you sand after primer and after a few coats to smooth it down?
Did you guys end up clear coating the controllers at some point? A lot of controller creators say it's necessary to get that "Gamecube Plastic" feel but, I wouldn't know since I haven't created a custom painted controller
Hey Dre! We did, we used this clear coat - amzn.to/3iFjgRb - but we've also been recommended 2K clear coat, which is likely better but more expensive. The one we used is holding up well through regular usage though!
I bought regular Montana Spray Paint instead of Montana Gold. Am I screwed or can I still make it work? The controller I'm planning to work on is black and I'm changing to light blue and yellow.
You should be fine.. honestly not sure of the difference! A good tactic is to test on the back of the controller, so if it does anything weird it will at least be hidden.
Absolutely love this video! Holy shit I got into notching and modding my controller at the start of quarantine and I wish this was out then! Gonna have to do this to one of my backups.
My question is do they feel the same after the paint job? I painted my controller using the same method described here and afterwards it just feels tacky. Like almost sticky. It doesn't feel like the same kind of plastic that it used to.
They don't feel exactly quite the same as before, but the tackiness does go away with time and it does get VERY close to the same feeling as the original plastic. We ended up letting ours sit and dry for a long time, a few weeks or so, before really handling them a lot. Just curious what color/buttons did you do?
It has been a little over a year and they have help up pretty well. We have noticed some chipping on Jame's controller (he is a little more intense when he plays Smash) But overall they are looking pretty good after some intense use.
I have a question regarding the primer and the gloss and the paint, do you apply the primer first then the paint then gloss or was the gloss a type of paint? This part is a bit confusing to me
Good overall video but I urge you guys to dive deeper into the CGCC community to see what the "standard" or work is in terms of good buttons and a paint job.
Just made mine about a month ago thanks to this vid! Unfortunately here I am typing this comment, holding my controller with the paint chipping everywhere... I am 99% sure that its just because my hands sweat like crazy, because the spots on the controller that my hands cover while playing are completely chipped, but the spots that i almost never touch are in perfect condition. Should I wait 2-3 weeks to use it like u said in the vid? Cuz i started playing instantly
It is interesting - James' controller is also showing some signs of wear while mine is in pretty good shape. We might do a followup video in the future and do some testing on different paints!
Ye those button replacements are great except for the z button. I'm looking through painting videos because I finished the shell and button replacements for 2 of 4 so far. First one was an OEM swapped into a non official transparent purple shell with transparent buttons. Easy. Second was to have a black OEM match the purple. So purple has black buttons, reverse on the black. Welp, that's where I found that the hole for the z button is almost literally a mm away from the same thing. So if you're as dumb and determined as me; you'll need what I seem to use the most during video game hardware modding. An exacto knife (non metal/ conductive handle) and a torch (lighter might take too long). Heat up the knife and with an extremely steady hand you can trim down the lip of the z button that's gonna hide under the shell anyway. The heat will make cleaner cuts than all the white marks from dry cutting. You're mostly aiming towards the middle of the controller part of the z button. Once you've relieved that mm from the button it should line right up. Careful that the pegs on the button are fragile and will try to snap off I'd you force the shell closed without accounting for the gap
Yes, our best guess it the majority of z buttons are molded after the "modern" gamecube controllers (like the special editions made for smash) and not the original ones.
How do you know which paints to use? I don't have a place that has the gold one next to me. I've tried to do a 3rd party controller with an all purpose paint and a demi-gloss clear coat but it came out kinda flakey and a little sticky feeling even though it's completely dry? I don't know why
You definitely need to make sure to fully clean the controller before applying paint and scuff the surface with scotch bright - the plastic has a conditioner coating that needs to be removed before painting. We did actually end up making another all white controller for fun and used Rust-Oleum Universal paint, It worked really well - www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-245210-Universal-Surface-Spray/dp/B0016HLAJ6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rustoleum%2Buniversal%2Bwhite&qid=1639878775&sr=8-2&th=1
hmm we didn't want to mess with the internals to help preserve the feel of the og gc controller but you could probably tweak the springs if you are feeling brave.
I’m wondering if I did something wrong after priming my controller it kinda built up and became very like gravely and I’m worried and am too scared to continue, I did it on a test shell. I’m just wondering if you like skipped anything or went not in full detail about something
Oh no! Most likely that has to do with the humidity or the amount primer applied. We would recommend applying lighter coats and allowing to dry in a cool dry place. If the build-up continues you can sand it down to a smoother finish. I hope this helped!
Do you guys know if this will work for the Super Smash Bros versions of these controllers released only a few years ago. Thinking about getting one and I would like to customize it.
@@make432 they are exactly the same. The only difference is the L and R buttons don't have that little metal clip that attaches to it, and the cord is longer.
Gonna do this during the weekend hope it dosent get broken from smash :p btw how long should i dry it for and whare and cant i just paint the buttons im a noobie with handwork
Give it a week to dry, in a cool dry location. We wouldn't recommend painting the buttons because it will probably wear off from play. There are lots of inexpensive options through amazon and etsy! Good luck, we'd love to see it!
Thank you, we grabbed these ones off of Amazon, there's a link to the exact set in the description! There are a lot of options available through sellers on etsy as well!
@@make432 I've been browsing a handful of different sites as well as discussing with other modders on discord. How is the quality of the black sticks that you bought for your controllers? Does it give you that trademark clickity-clack?
@@rickmoranisstan They do have that classic sound, there's a rubber cap that's only on the top so the base is all plastic! Our only complaint was that the Z button didn't fit, so we used the original one. It could be made to fit with some sanding however!
How do you apply the varnish properly when you finish repainting?my controller got a bit crusty andbread I am not sure if I screwed up the step pf the paint because of ita being a hot day or because of the varnish.
Hmm, the cracking may be from excessive heat or possibly from applying too much. Here's an article with some more details: (www.onallcylinders.com/2015/07/16/7-common-paint-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-or-fix-them/) But once it's cured you can sand it down and try again!
We actually went with Rust-Oleum's Semi-Gloss clear coat - amzn.to/2ROXEsp We like to keep our projects and materials relatively accessible to the average DIYer. We let them dry for about a week and they have help up pretty well so far.
Those cheap knockoff replacement buttons you can buy online for $2 are a bad option. The feel of those ends up being too far off from authentic buttons. I’ve been experimenting with using dye meant for synthetics on OEM buttons.
@@make432 dying them black definitely comes out amazing. I’ve now got jet black OEM GameCube & N64 buttons and I love them. No dye has rubbed or chipped off so far. Best of all, you can dye the Z button so it matches.
The cheap 3rd party buttons are fine for casual gaming but for competitive Smash Bro’s I just couldn’t get used to them and couldn’t perform the same with them.
Good eye! As we mentioned we ended up swapping the purple back in after trying out the black button. The purple one fit better but we've been told the black fits well if you cut the tab off!
Similar in theory, the pieces are just a bit different! Here's a video of someone taking apart one of the wireless controllers th-cam.com/video/2G-pIdtnaZ0/w-d-xo.html
I love the idea of it but hate the fact thea painting them will cover Nintendo GameCube lettering & make them appear as if they are some cheap 3rd party junk. Anybody know how to paint the with out removing that or apply after??
You guys kinda butchered the colors in there ngl but other than that, it's a great tutorial. I'm following the video and paint my own GC controllers to match my fiance's switch
@@make432 hi I am also very surprised by the low amounts of views you get for production like this but I would suggest you to either put more jokes and humour into your scripts or keep your videos both serious and chill instead of putting jokes when you don't really need them.
I know, we are the worst. Unfortunately we don't have a good setup at the moment for painting and filming at the same time (we usually paint outside and usually around midnight) we are planning on building a spray booth in the future so we can share that process as well.
Was just a really unfunny joke about the paint. Just a heads up though Montana gold is a low pressure can designed for fine line work. (Less paint comes out the can) More expensive, smaller color selection. Montana black is a high pressure can. A good all around can. (More paint comes out of the can) Cheaper, bigger color selection. Also Ironlak is a very good quality paint as well and is cheaper the Montana. (Montana=Apple) (Ironlak= Microsoft) But both are made for graffiti. They dry very fast within 10 to 20 seconds and don’t fade over time from UV damage. With a very high pigment output, and a wide section of colors. Check out Montana’s Marble and Spider cans. I would like to see how y’all use them. Ironlak Sugar low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint. Good if you are painting inside with low ventilation. Btw great videos they are very entertaining.
How much would a thing like this cost to do? I have a controller but don't trust myself to do all of the delicate steps properly, and was thinking of commissioning someone else to customize my controller for me
Thanks for watching! Subscribe to see our upcoming projects! New video every other week!
I like the colors almost like a mix between 50s cars and the sweet tarts candy
Thanks! It does give off that vibe!!
The editing of this is great. It doesn’t drag on from a tutorial perspective, but it also is more lively than a simple how-to video. I subscribed :)
Thanks for the sub, we really wanted to make something that was both useful and entertaining - sounds like we succeeded.
At 10:46 everyone make sure those two little sliders for the L and R button are all the way up before you put the two halves back together
Thank you, good tip!!!
Very helpful! Thanks for the Z button tip! I never would have guess you could just pull that spring out! it's that reason alone I searched for this video! Thanks again gents!
No problem - good luck on your mod!
It's great how easy the gamecube controller is to work with. I did a parts swap between black one with a worn out grey stick but fully functional boards and an orange spice one with worn out button membranes and a faulty c-stick module but the sticks and buttons were in good condition, so I kept the board from the black one and used the stick, shell, and buttons from the orange spice one to make something perfect. Obviously not gonna paint that because I've always loved the look of the orange spice controller, but I am thinking about trying some custom buttons and maybe some Xbox stick caps.
Happy to hear that! Yeah Nintendo really made it pretty simple for us! Definitely, go for it! Send pics if so, we'd love to see it.
The perfect video for what I was looking for. Simple and to the point with some humor. I will be using this to paint my gamecube too probably haha.
Great to hear!
DUDE how do you only have 150 subs, you deserve 150,000+. And those colors look just like the animal crossing switch, its sooo nice! I need an atomic purple version tho!
Thank you so much!!! That would be awesome to do an atomic purple one. Have you seen the switch customizations with atomic purple? So cool.
@@make432 yes i made my switch atomic purple and it looks soo nice
That's awesome!
You guys are awesome, truly a hidden gem of a channel!
Thank you so much! That is so encouraging to hear
You can get the z buttons to fit by cutting off the prongs and using an exacto knife to trim the part by the prongs (iirc it’s the inside edge). I’ve done it with several of those kits and it works great.
Thank you for the tip, that's useful to know!
Awesome designs I cannot wait to design my own GameCube controller :)
Thank you and good luck on your controller!
Your guys' voices are... very relaxing
Glad to hear that! (read this in our voices)
Wow this is great! Thank you for the amazing content. You earned another subscriber
Welcome aboard!
Thank you! I want to make mine pink and this made it seem like I could actually pull it off :)
How doesn't this channel have more subs? Great video, guys
Much appreciated!!
This is a sick video, I was shocked to see that there are only 400 subs on this channel. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching, every comment helps our visibility!
Great vid! I might finally try a custom controller after this!
Thank you, we believe in you! Please send pics -if- when you do!
This channel has a future.
Thank you! And thanks for joining us early on this journey!
thank you so much for this video!! ;-; I really want to paint my old gamecube and controller because it's a bit scuffed from being second hand and I'd love to give it new life in a colour I adore and this is making it so simple and easy for a complete tech noob like me xD so really, thank you!!
We believe in you :) We'd love to see it, send us a pic if you do!
I'm gonna do this one day, seems fun to do. Also I would love to see you guys do a soldering vide.
If you do we'd love to see it! And we're definitely planning on getting into some soldering/electronics down the line!
excellent video! I'm surprised you didn't know about the z button fix. good tip mentioning the rumble falls out easily. always a pain to fix that
Yeah that was new to us, now we know! But thank you so much! :)
Just what ive been waiting for
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Super well done! I love this style of video.
Thank you so much!
To avoid any scratches in the paint eventually, there's always the option of *dying* the plastic.
nice video!
Thanks for the visit
very nice video! they came out beautifully
Thank you so much!
this is awesome! I can't wait to try this
Thanks - we would love to see the results!
do MORE OF JUST THIS!
We have something in the work ;)
Fun fact, third party sticks in particular don't always feel great, and xbox control sticks work as a replacement. You can replace both sticks too, to add a modern twist to your controllers. It's important to note that traditional xbox control sticks sit kind of high and you can see underneath the stick to the inside of the controller when you tilt it in either direction which can be distracting but there are some bigger base models that cover that empty space
Wait you only have 500 subs I thought you were way bigger nice video
Thanks, thats a great compliment - our channel is still pretty young!
Trying to turn my gamecube controller into. DP Zelda theme
That would look amazing!
Does waiting the few weeks to let the paint dry make the controllers not feel slightly sticky? I've spray painted other things and had this happen.
Also did you sand after primer and after a few coats to smooth it down?
Did you guys end up clear coating the controllers at some point? A lot of controller creators say it's necessary to get that "Gamecube Plastic" feel but, I wouldn't know since I haven't created a custom painted controller
Hey Dre! We did, we used this clear coat - amzn.to/3iFjgRb - but we've also been recommended 2K clear coat, which is likely better but more expensive. The one we used is holding up well through regular usage though!
I bought regular Montana Spray Paint instead of Montana Gold. Am I screwed or can I still make it work? The controller I'm planning to work on is black and I'm changing to light blue and yellow.
You should be fine.. honestly not sure of the difference! A good tactic is to test on the back of the controller, so if it does anything weird it will at least be hidden.
so how do people put logos on these kinds of projects again? decals?
I would think that a vinyl decal would be the easiest way to apply it - could be something cool to try in a future project!
How well has the varnish held up in the last 2 years..... cause im a sweaty smash player.... and iv had bad results with paint.
Beautiful.
Thank you Ishaan!!
Y’all are basically timmy and tommy from Animal Crossing
hmmm it might be time to remake our aprons to match!
actually very surprised when i saw u only had 671 subscribers conssidering the quailty of this video
Thank you! We are still relatively new (not even a year on youtube) but every comment helps feed the algorithm so thanks!
Absolutely love this video! Holy shit I got into notching and modding my controller at the start of quarantine and I wish this was out then! Gonna have to do this to one of my backups.
That's awesome, thank you! It's a good project to do while we're on lockdown. Let us know if you do, we'd love to see it!
after using the scotch pads, did you wipe it down with a rag or rinse it off before primer?
Yes! We cleaned these thoroughly before every painting step
My question is do they feel the same after the paint job? I painted my controller using the same method described here and afterwards it just feels tacky. Like almost sticky. It doesn't feel like the same kind of plastic that it used to.
They don't feel exactly quite the same as before, but the tackiness does go away with time and it does get VERY close to the same feeling as the original plastic. We ended up letting ours sit and dry for a long time, a few weeks or so, before really handling them a lot. Just curious what color/buttons did you do?
@@make432 i left my buttons alone. Just did the shell a light blue but i handled too early. That may have impacted the feel of it
Will the paint come off over time?
It has been a little over a year and they have help up pretty well. We have noticed some chipping on Jame's controller (he is a little more intense when he plays Smash) But overall they are looking pretty good after some intense use.
How would you change the color of the plug in ?
With some patience and masking tape you could mask off the area and prep the plug the same way as the plastic for the shells and paint.
I have a question regarding the primer and the gloss and the paint, do you apply the primer first then the paint then gloss or was the gloss a type of paint? This part is a bit confusing to me
Also primer after to preserve the color for longer as well as to get the gloss finish.
We applied the primer first - followed by light sanding
Then we applied the color and finished with a clear gloss coat to protect everything!
Good overall video but I urge you guys to dive deeper into the CGCC community to see what the "standard" or work is in terms of good buttons and a paint job.
Thanks for the advice, we are definitely not pros at this, we are just trying to make do.
How many coats of each paint did you use?
We just did the one coat for each color! the Montana paints have pretty good coverage
@@make432 Okay, thanks for the reply!
Just made mine about a month ago thanks to this vid! Unfortunately here I am typing this comment, holding my controller with the paint chipping everywhere... I am 99% sure that its just because my hands sweat like crazy, because the spots on the controller that my hands cover while playing are completely chipped, but the spots that i almost never touch are in perfect condition. Should I wait 2-3 weeks to use it like u said in the vid? Cuz i started playing instantly
It is interesting - James' controller is also showing some signs of wear while mine is in pretty good shape. We might do a followup video in the future and do some testing on different paints!
Ye those button replacements are great except for the z button. I'm looking through painting videos because I finished the shell and button replacements for 2 of 4 so far. First one was an OEM swapped into a non official transparent purple shell with transparent buttons. Easy. Second was to have a black OEM match the purple. So purple has black buttons, reverse on the black. Welp, that's where I found that the hole for the z button is almost literally a mm away from the same thing. So if you're as dumb and determined as me; you'll need what I seem to use the most during video game hardware modding. An exacto knife (non metal/ conductive handle) and a torch (lighter might take too long). Heat up the knife and with an extremely steady hand you can trim down the lip of the z button that's gonna hide under the shell anyway. The heat will make cleaner cuts than all the white marks from dry cutting. You're mostly aiming towards the middle of the controller part of the z button. Once you've relieved that mm from the button it should line right up. Careful that the pegs on the button are fragile and will try to snap off I'd you force the shell closed without accounting for the gap
Yes, our best guess it the majority of z buttons are molded after the "modern" gamecube controllers (like the special editions made for smash) and not the original ones.
Hi! Do you need any safety equipment while spray painting and using the clear coat?
Thanks
Yes! We always wear a respirator and usually wear gloves and eye protection.
here is the mask we use - amzn.to/2UD9rMa
@@make432 Thank you and keep up the great work!
I remember messing around with these exact garage band loops probably about 14 years ago
Nice haha they do the trick in a pinch!
@@make432 Definitely, what a blast of nostalgia too!
I had the same color ideas cuz my switch and this is perfect
Isn't that color scheme soo nice???
How do you know which paints to use? I don't have a place that has the gold one next to me. I've tried to do a 3rd party controller with an all purpose paint and a demi-gloss clear coat but it came out kinda flakey and a little sticky feeling even though it's completely dry? I don't know why
You definitely need to make sure to fully clean the controller before applying paint and scuff the surface with scotch bright - the plastic has a conditioner coating that needs to be removed before painting. We did actually end up making another all white controller for fun and used Rust-Oleum Universal paint, It worked really well - www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-245210-Universal-Surface-Spray/dp/B0016HLAJ6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rustoleum%2Buniversal%2Bwhite&qid=1639878775&sr=8-2&th=1
hello what are the things called you used to prep the controller called and if possible a link
we used Scotch Bright Pads - you can pick them up in most grocery stores or here on amazon - amzn.to/3kdqLQR
Could you possibly make the L and R buttons spring shorter?
hmm we didn't want to mess with the internals to help preserve the feel of the og gc controller but you could probably tweak the springs if you are feeling brave.
@@make432 Aight.
Could you also spray paint the buttons?
We would avoid spraying the buttons - high contact areas are most likely to rub off.
I’m wondering if I did something wrong after priming my controller it kinda built up and became very like gravely and I’m worried and am too scared to continue, I did it on a test shell. I’m just wondering if you like skipped anything or went not in full detail about something
Oh no! Most likely that has to do with the humidity or the amount primer applied. We would recommend applying lighter coats and allowing to dry in a cool dry place. If the build-up continues you can sand it down to a smoother finish. I hope this helped!
what grit sandpaper did you use
We just used some of these Scotch Brite Pads! amzn.to/3kdqLQR
Are nerdgasms a thing? Because this video just gave me one
haha thank you so much!
Now only if there were vids like this on stick fixes and membrane replacements
Hmmm we'll have to think about that 🤔
Is there just a type of spray paint or there is one specific for spraying the buttons
We recommend not spraying the buttons, simply because it would be a high wear area and mostly likely rub off.
hi guys! how many coats did you use/wait time in between? thanks!
We only did one coat of color, but we did mess it up a bit so we sanded and repainted, then we gave it about a week til handling!
I wish they would’ve shown the spray process.
We do have a spray booth now! So future videos do include the spraying process!
Is there a certain type of spray paint to use for it to still feel good to play and not feel weird
You can apply a sealant on top of the paint to make it feel smooth
That's right! In this case we used a clear coat, once everything's dry it feels good to play!
Do you guys know if this will work for the Super Smash Bros versions of these controllers released only a few years ago. Thinking about getting one and I would like to customize it.
Hmm not too sure on what the internals of those look like. But I would think they would at least be similar!
@@make432 they are exactly the same. The only difference is the L and R buttons don't have that little metal clip that attaches to it, and the cord is longer.
and the button membranes are tall, buttons are short iirc
Gonna do this during the weekend hope it dosent get broken from smash :p btw how long should i dry it for and whare and cant i just paint the buttons im a noobie with handwork
Give it a week to dry, in a cool dry location. We wouldn't recommend painting the buttons because it will probably wear off from play. There are lots of inexpensive options through amazon and etsy! Good luck, we'd love to see it!
@@make432 Thanks!
Ah, why was the bottom shell not a beige like the joy con grip?
AHH we know, in all honestly the sample swatch online for the spray paint we used look a lot warmer on screen - we sort of just rolled with it!
Looks pretty cool. What retailer did you purchase the custom black buttons from?
Thank you, we grabbed these ones off of Amazon, there's a link to the exact set in the description! There are a lot of options available through sellers on etsy as well!
@@make432 I've been browsing a handful of different sites as well as discussing with other modders on discord. How is the quality of the black sticks that you bought for your controllers? Does it give you that trademark clickity-clack?
@@rickmoranisstan They do have that classic sound, there's a rubber cap that's only on the top so the base is all plastic! Our only complaint was that the Z button didn't fit, so we used the original one. It could be made to fit with some sanding however!
@@make432 thanks!
I would have put white buttons instead of black
Ohh that would look awesome - we did actually make a full white-out controller over on our instagram and it looked pretty great!
How do you apply the varnish properly when you finish repainting?my controller got a bit crusty andbread I am not sure if I screwed up the step pf the paint because of ita being a hot day or because of the varnish.
Hmm, the cracking may be from excessive heat or possibly from applying too much. Here's an article with some more details: (www.onallcylinders.com/2015/07/16/7-common-paint-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-or-fix-them/) But once it's cured you can sand it down and try again!
Is the clear coat 1K or 2K? I want to customize my controller, still 2K is very dangerous and you have to buy some safety things, and they cost a lot
We actually went with Rust-Oleum's Semi-Gloss clear coat - amzn.to/2ROXEsp We like to keep our projects and materials relatively accessible to the average DIYer. We let them dry for about a week and they have help up pretty well so far.
Those cheap knockoff replacement buttons you can buy online for $2 are a bad option. The feel of those ends up being too far off from authentic buttons. I’ve been experimenting with using dye meant for synthetics on OEM buttons.
We've had pretty good luck so far with the ones we found - interested in seeing the results of your dying process though.
@@make432 dying them black definitely comes out amazing. I’ve now got jet black OEM GameCube & N64 buttons and I love them. No dye has rubbed or chipped off so far. Best of all, you can dye the Z button so it matches.
The cheap 3rd party buttons are fine for casual gaming but for competitive Smash Bro’s I just couldn’t get used to them and couldn’t perform the same with them.
There is a continuity error there at minute 13:56 the Z button is still in the original color and in the following images it appears black
Good eye! As we mentioned we ended up swapping the purple back in after trying out the black button. The purple one fit better but we've been told the black fits well if you cut the tab off!
@@make432 haha my mistake
Does this work on the wireless version on the switch too?
Similar in theory, the pieces are just a bit different! Here's a video of someone taking apart one of the wireless controllers th-cam.com/video/2G-pIdtnaZ0/w-d-xo.html
@@make432 thanks
I love the idea of it but hate the fact thea painting them will cover Nintendo GameCube lettering & make them appear as if they are some cheap 3rd party junk. Anybody know how to paint the with out removing that or apply after??
I vinyl decal or maybe even a waterslide decal could work - maybe we can explore that in a future video!
comment for the algorithm
Response for the Engagement! Haha thanks!
That green on the can was deceiving.
Yeah, it definitely turned out different. Maybe that's why it was on clearance 😂
anyone that has done this can tell me about the feeling in hand? im scared to ruin the sensation by doing the custom paint job
Do I have to use primer before spraying
We would definitely recommend it. It gives the paint a nice flat base for it to adhere to!
@@make432 cool thank you
Should I still use primer if i use spray paint that is designed to stick onto plastic
Hmm if it's designed specifically for plastic you may not have to, I would look up reviews on the specific paint you have in that case!
@@make432 alr thanks
This is the longest and sleepiest video for 'Take it apart, spray paint it, put it back together' I've ever seen.
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Great video! But please, fire whoever does your captions.
Haha, currently they are auto-generated by TH-cam - we are working on updating!
@@make432 I could offer my services, if you wish.
You guys kinda butchered the colors in there ngl but other than that, it's a great tutorial. I'm following the video and paint my own GC controllers to match my fiance's switch
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
I spray paint my game controller I tape the logo Nintendo GameCube
good call!
Try and tape the game cube logo is that where if you can see it
I wanna see if you could make a GameCube Controller drift so we can see why Joy Cons fail most of the time.
The construction of the sticks for the two controllers aren't really similar enough to draw conclusions about joycons from Gamecube controllers.
@@thefixitman321 True, but with the power of science anything is possible.
That's true, the power of science is the key! But yes joy cons are shockingly different on the inside
@@make432 its really not shocking at all...
@@thefixitman321 Just meant that they're complicated considering how simple they look on the outside
Commenting so more people see this
Does this really work?
@@Wulf_YT more interaction = shown in more ppls feed by algorithm, that’s why every youtuber asks for like comment and sub
YES thank you very much we appreciate any help we can get to please the almighty algorithm haha. Appreciate the engagement!
@@make432 hi I am also very surprised by the low amounts of views you get for production like this but I would suggest you to either put more jokes and humour into your scripts or keep your videos both serious and chill instead of putting jokes when you don't really need them.
@@Wulf_YT Thank you for your feedback! We're constantly trying to improve our methods and videos so we appreciate the input!
Looks like Animal Crossing New Horizons Joy-con Styled
That was our inspiration!
Where's the rest of the owl?
🦉🦉
Why would you show every part of the process except for actually painting them???
I know, we are the worst. Unfortunately we don't have a good setup at the moment for painting and filming at the same time (we usually paint outside and usually around midnight) we are planning on building a spray booth in the future so we can share that process as well.
Not gonna lie, kinda hurt seeing the paint being miss treated like that. It needs fresh air.
Unfortunately some limitations come with working in an apartment in the city, but after letting it dry for a while they turned out nice!
Was just a really unfunny joke about the paint.
Just a heads up though Montana gold is a low pressure can designed for fine line work. (Less paint comes out the can)
More expensive, smaller color selection.
Montana black is a high pressure can. A good all around can. (More paint comes out of the can) Cheaper, bigger color selection. Also Ironlak is a very good quality paint as well and is cheaper the Montana.
(Montana=Apple)
(Ironlak= Microsoft)
But both are made for graffiti. They dry very fast within 10 to 20 seconds and don’t fade over time from UV damage. With a very high pigment output, and a wide section of colors.
Check out Montana’s Marble and Spider cans. I would like to see how y’all use them.
Ironlak Sugar low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint. Good if you are painting inside with low ventilation.
Btw great videos they are very entertaining.
That's great to know, thank you so much for the advice! And thank you!
don't include the more important part, the actual painting or anything.
Yeah... we are still working on building a spray booth
Please never destroy controllers like this again, very low effort.
To each their own.
@@make432 doesn't work when making a tutorial that leads people to destroy their own.
Do you guys recommend spray painting buttons? I don’t wanna buy new ones and I like oem…
We do not recommend painting the buttons, sadly it would wear off very quickly with normal use
How much would a thing like this cost to do? I have a controller but don't trust myself to do all of the delicate steps properly, and was thinking of commissioning someone else to customize my controller for me
We really couldn't guess - If you have someone in mind I would talk with them to discuss a price!