No parents want to fork out $50 for a new controller - that’s for sure - and we sell used ones at our store for $35 - which is not cheap either - but we pay $20 for a used one when they come in - so one has gotta eat too right? But thanks to Apartment Therapy - we can maybe - buy bad controllers for lesser - fix it on our own - and re-sell the for less too. But of course - it can be time-consuming if you don’t know what to do. But here are some tips you too can follow - all credits goes to Apartment Therapy though.
With a T8 torx screwdriver and some how-to knowledge (ifixit put together a handy tutorial), you can revive that beat up controller on the cheap.
Worn down thumbsticks are a pretty common reason for purchasing a new controller. In order to replace them you’ll need some new thumbsticks (which can be purchased for just a few bucks on eBay) and a T8 torx screwdriver ($4.99 on Amazon). You can even swap out your standard gray thumbsticks for some all white or black ones.
If you’re looking for a new controller shell, replacing it is pretty straight forward. There are a number of cases out there, but you probably want to opt for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) shells for their quality. With a quick ebay search you can snag a new OEM case for around $10. Although third-party shells are available in a variety of colors, they can be pricier and a bit rough around the edges. There are however some inexpensive options on Amazon (and eBay if you just look around).
Always be aware of what controller parts you’re buying! Some cases come with thumbsticks/d-pad/buttons, while others don’t, so it really all depends on what parts you’re looking to replace. There’s money to be saved as long as you know what you’re looking for.
Game consoles are like sexy costumes to the men in the family - those married or in a relationship - you and I know how true it is - this statement i mean. So we all know like anytime - a new model of any game console comes out that would mean a price cut for the older models. So if you are those who haven’t allowed the spouse to get one - now is the time. Only on Father’s day - you can get an Xbox 360 Arcade for as low as 99 bucks!!! awesome or what? But wait - it isn’t really $99 - you actually still pay $149 but they give you a gift card to use at Walmart - so the money is still theirs. But if you don’t mind shopping at Walmart - go right ahead - i hear it’s only for that day.
No, I’m not just talking about making your xbox 360 pretty - i’m talking about people who mod the system so that they can play burned games and brazenly selling them on facebook yard sale. Yes! that’s what is happening in our small, dingy town ! This person has been doing modding for years now and have no regards to the law and breaking it. This person is a legitimate business person himself and sells cheap supplements in his fitness center and I’m sure he knows what he is doing is wrong. So what do you do when you see someone breaking the law again and again? and becoming more and more brazen by selling it in the open market - and telling people he is breaking the law? You tell me ! I hope one day Microsoft will catch him and fine him hefty - and make sure they make an example out of him.
Gotta love the parents over here - why? kid came into our store and bought the game - it was a mature game but i didn’t think he was not old enough - apparently he was only 11 yrs old. But the kid came into our store with a mission - just like when i am getting my weight loss products - go into the store - head straight to the counter - grab it .. and pay for it. That was exactly what the kid did. Given i was distracted too - but having said that - there was no need for the mom to jump all over us and calling us crooks. I know the game is kinda violent and all but come on ! your kid knows what they are doing - and shouldn’t you be teaching them not to try and scam us into selling stuff he shouldn’t buy ? With parents like this - you can imagine what kind of kids they kid will turn out to be eh.
Can’t find any pink controllers for the xbox 360? .. no worries.. try doing it yourself…. and apparently someone did it already. I was looking for some health insurance lead and ended up looking for gadgets instead. For those who are trying to get their g/fs or wife into gaming so that she wouldn’t be nagging at you all the time .. while you play, this is what you can do. Disassembled a XBox controller and paint it with a bright pink spray paint and then put them back together and wrap it up for your gf or wife.
If you’re thinking about taking on a project like this, it is recommended that you first sand the pieces down with 1000 grit sandpaper. Then, coat the painted pieces with two coats of primer, two coats of paint (He recommends Krylon Fusion or Duplicolor) and one coat of varnish.
While everyone can afford a desktop computers because it is a necessity.. one have to think twice before getting a xbox 360. But as of August 28, 2009, you can now afford the xbox 360 elite because of a price reduction of a $100. This was officially announced by Microsoft. At $299 - it is definitely a must by for this Christmas - I am wondering if they had to reduce the price because of the PS3 .. but i prefer the xbox 360 to the PS3 anytime.
The Arcade remains at the same price of $199 and the Pro will be at $249 instead of $299 and while supplies last.. they are not making anymore of the Pro .. so i hear.
Noting that the announced price reduction would lure new buyers, and simplify its product mix for manufacturers, retailers and customers, Dennis said: “It really makes the decision for consumers a lot easier. They’re either price conscious and they gravitate toward the Arcade or they the want the full Xbox 360 experience.”
While Xbox is the second-ranking gaming console in the US, after Nintendo’s $249-priced Wii, the sales of Xbox have been comparatively more robust in 2009 - with a 17 percent rise in the US sales, Xbox has been the only console in positive territory!
Ever since the xbox 360 was on sale .. some years ago, I keep hearing about the red ring of death. I’m kinda surprised that there are some ppl who still donch know that xbox or microsoft warranties this by default. Many customers comes in .. and try to sell them to us for parts in which we would advise them to give a call to Microsoft. They pretty much take care of you . .from the time.. they pick up the call.. and pay for the shippinig and all.
But having said all the above.. I’m sure Microsoft wants to see the death of the Red Ring more than anyone else. Can’t imagine them.. liking the fact that they are paying extras.. for all the shipping and sending out new or refurbished machines. Microsoft began sneaking out Xbox 360s with the smaller, cooler 65 namometer “Falcon” CPU chipset inside when they released the Halo 3 special edition console this past holiday. And while they said it is less prone to the same problem, it’s the next revision of the system codenamed “Jasper” that would elimate the problem once and for all. Jasper will be on sale in August.
I heard that the Guitar Hero Metallica is due to release in 2009 and told the man about it, in which he replied.. that he would be interested in it.. since he is a Metallica fan. But he don’t know if he wants to pay that much for just a few songs.. so we’ll have to see. According to Metallica’s guitarist Kirk Hammet, he thinks they were pretty much destined to do something like that.
According to the man .. the Guitar Hero Metallica plays out differently from Guitar Hero Aerosmith. It involves some gigs that the man is familiar with and it is more like 1986 type. I hear that there are some 3-D animated band on screen thing on it. Great for group of rockers who wants to form their own band. Luke Plunkette even said that the Metallica is one of the few bands worthy of a solo title. One can expect fast drums, epic solors and fast guitar and someone like my man will enjoy playing it. There goes the fitness equipment budget for the next thing he wants to buy. I think they are coming out for all systems.. if i am not wrong.. but don’t quote me now.
So what would you buy ..?? and xbox .. or an xbox 360??? the xbox was like a volvo.. tough .. and solid.. and what an ugly color… wherelse the xbox 360 is sleek and pretty trendy looking.. and is said to do more.. and better for online gaming. I wasn’t too surprised that Microsoft announced that it did better than its predecessor. But man..!! i’ve never seen ppl having so much trouble.. with any system.. than with the xbox 360. Just as I am typing this.. another customer of ours.. walk in with a Xbox 360 for repair again. Besides the red ring of death.. that we see so often.. there is another E74 video error.. that keeps showing up on these machines. So what do you think…?? i say .. for $199 for the basic system.. the man said.. it was worth buying.
The man had shown me excitedly that we can now watch our movies online.. from xbox live.. and forgot that we owned our own video store. But when he saw that he had to pay $5 a show.. he said forget it. But truth be told .. some of the movies on Netflix were really very new.. so yes.. for those who don’t own a video store like us.. of course this is a great alternative.. than hurling yourself.. out in the cold.. and getting your movies.
Netflix - Xbox LIVE Gold Member and you have Netflix? If you are in the US you can stream thousands of videos (some in HD) directly from Netflix to your Xbox 360. Not a member? Sign up for a free trial at Xbox.com/netflix
