Controller mods for xbox? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

mr sticky · 11-22-2003, 07:42 AM

I'm hoping to find some info on modifying an xbox controller to do a direct swap of the x-axis on the dual analog sticks. I've googled but I can't find anything online.
I play with what I call a "Goldeneye" ( from Goldeneye 64, on Ultra 64) setup in FPS. It's called the "Legacy" setup in Halo. Some games only support this setup as an afterthought, and most not at all. I'm missing out on some decent titles because, after ten-plus years, I can't switch to the more popular style (it's just too instilled).
I've even e-mailed MAdcatz to see if I could I could get a custom controller, but no dice.
I've actually opened the controller to see if I could do a little rewiring but that is all on circuit boards. I'm not opposed to destroying a few controllers to try to make one, but I have no clue how.

So...does anyone have a direction they could point me in? Perhaps they have the same problem. Like I said, I'm looking for any help at all.

fhqwhgads · 11-22-2003, 09:05 AM

Are you sure it's the x-axis that you want to swap? (left and right?)

I've heard of people swapping the y-axis (up and down), but never the x-axis.

mr sticky · 11-22-2003, 02:32 PM

Oh....to clarify...I want the left and the right in the same relationship to each other. I just want the left stick's "right and left" to control the right stick's "right and left" and vice versa.

guthmund · 11-22-2003, 09:58 PM

I suffer from this as well.....and sadly it keeps me from enjoying many games that don't allow for different control schemes.

I hope you find something....and then pass it on

TinniT · 11-23-2003, 10:00 AM

I wish I had an xbox controller to play with

You might consider writing to microsoft for the elctrical readout of it, and how much it woudl cost.

theburner · 11-24-2003, 01:53 PM

Have you tried a "custom" setup on the shooter? I haven't looked closely but there are some pretty in depth custom configs out there. Post here if you have had any success.....

11-22-2003, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr sticky Psycho Location: NC	Controller mods for xbox? I'm hoping to find some info on modifying an xbox controller to do a direct swap of the x-axis on the dual analog sticks. I've googled but I can't find anything online. I play with what I call a "Goldeneye" ( from Goldeneye 64, on Ultra 64) setup in FPS. It's called the "Legacy" setup in Halo. Some games only support this setup as an afterthought, and most not at all. I'm missing out on some decent titles because, after ten-plus years, I can't switch to the more popular style (it's just too instilled). I've even e-mailed MAdcatz to see if I could I could get a custom controller, but no dice. I've actually opened the controller to see if I could do a little rewiring but that is all on circuit boards. I'm not opposed to destroying a few controllers to try to make one, but I have no clue how. So...does anyone have a direction they could point me in? Perhaps they have the same problem. Like I said, I'm looking for any help at all. __________________ The sad thing is... as you get older you come to realize that you don't so much pilot your life, as you just try to hold on, in a screaming, defiant ball of white-knuckle anxious fury

11-22-2003, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr sticky Psycho Location: NC	Oh....to clarify...I want the left and the right in the same relationship to each other. I just want the left stick's "right and left" to control the right stick's "right and left" and vice versa. __________________ The sad thing is... as you get older you come to realize that you don't so much pilot your life, as you just try to hold on, in a screaming, defiant ball of white-knuckle anxious fury

11-22-2003, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	I suffer from this as well.....and sadly it keeps me from enjoying many games that don't allow for different control schemes. I hope you find something....and then pass it on __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

11-24-2003, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	Have you tried a "custom" setup on the shooter? I haven't looked closely but there are some pretty in depth custom configs out there. Post here if you have had any success..... __________________ Take Off Eh!

11-22-2003, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
fhqwhgads Junkie	Are you sure it's the x-axis that you want to swap? (left and right?) I've heard of people swapping the y-axis (up and down), but never the x-axis.

11-23-2003, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
TinniT Crazy	I wish I had an xbox controller to play with You might consider writing to microsoft for the elctrical readout of it, and how much it woudl cost.