CrimsonBohemian Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 So...I'm trying to find some cool controllers for my Xbox...ya know they have pink, and blue, and red, and so one...ya know some interesting colors for me to have and hang onto. Unfortunately Microsoft has discontinued these colors in favor of....these new chrome models. They're pretty awful looking. So i decided to check amazon to see if I can order them new and there's a few sellers but a lot of people in the comment section are reporting they're not an official Microsoft product...and at $140 a controller a piece I'd want the real deal. So does anyone know where I can possibly find my controllers? Any specific site I can order from? I've checked Gamestop and I've only found them used and most of they're buttons don't even click when I held them, so that's why I'd prefer to buy new. I'm willing to spend the money, if I know what I'm exactly getting. So any feedback or advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmporerDragon Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Ebay seems to be the only way to get them. I'm finding plenty of them new for $30-35 apiece. However, the seller is from China, which would either mean that these are knockoffs or straight from the factory. The provided picture looks legit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaughter. Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I'd check eBay or CraigsList if I was you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOKH8R Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I was hunting my controller the other day too. However, it was just under some cushions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminAmy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 If you're into customizing, you can just buy a controller shell (and/or buttons) and build one yourself in whatever color(s) you want. Pink controllers were discontinued a long time ago so I just built one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The original pink one is available from some marketplace sellers at amazon uk for £49.99 new: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Pink: Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games and at amazon germany for €69,99 (new): Xbox 360 - Controller Wireless Pink Original: Amazon.de: Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonBohemian Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks all. I just ordered the blue and pink from amazon with the insurance that Amazon will refund me if there's anything funny with them! Now all I need is the red...and green...and maybe the silver...and that dragon one looks cool too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuza Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I was hunting my controller the other day too. However, it was just under some cushions. i was thinking the same thing... Its usually under cushions or down near my ps3 haha but on the actual topics note, try actually going into a shop and asking? majority of the time that thing you want they wont be selling online but they have it in store. that's how i got my golden star wars controller without buying the console anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongohawley Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 http://www.xblafans.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/01/all_360_controllers_scaled111.png Here's a neat picture of every official controller, no knock offs or custom painted. This picture is missing the new gold chrome, which is slightly different than the star wars, and doesn't show the difference of the standard white (One has a chrome bottom, while the other has a gray bottom). The variety is amazing, plus Simpson controllers are a bit debatable on whether or not they are official as colorware made them. Try checking eBay UK for the lime green and baby blue, usually they're pretty common in Europe. Usually good prices as well, but finding them new may be a bit tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberPunch83 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have seen most of those controllers before, either in my hand or in a shop. However, a few are completely new to me. The green controller on the second row and the orange one on the bottom row. Perhaps region-exclusives? I'm in Canada so who knows what just didn't get shipped up here or to North America at all. Also, do controllers made for another market work in another one? I might order some controllers with unique designs from Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelusanya78 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Would love to have some of these controllers. I may have to get one a month lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opiate42 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I was hunting my controller the other day too. However, it was just under some cushions. Those sneaky.... sons of beaotches.... I miss my old matte red and ODST controllers. Those poor dears got worn out and stopped working (and a now ex spilled fucking rum and coke on the red one ). I have two black controllers now, but really did love those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongohawley Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have seen most of those controllers before, either in my hand or in a shop. However, a few are completely new to me. The green controller on the second row and the orange one on the bottom row. Perhaps region-exclusives? I'm in Canada so who knows what just didn't get shipped up here or to North America at all. Also, do controllers made for another market work in another one? I might order some controllers with unique designs from Europe. All controllers should work on any xbox, so you should be good. The green one was exclusive to Europe to go with PES. The orange one was a gift to Microsoft MVP's, kinda like the one to the left was for those who were involved in making the xbox 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortality20 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm hoping with the Xbox One coming out people will be selling their cool controllers for as cheap as $20 since they won't work with the X1. I have no real need for them...just want them. Stupid collection addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeekBoy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I felt like I just had to throw in my collection http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/PiranhaBLVFG3/2013/32_zps528982e5.jpg But your best bet would be eBay. I have bought 2 controllers from amazon in hopes that they were the ones I needed but I received cheap knock offs. If you think it might not be legit post a pic or send me a message and I can let you know. The dragon one was exclusive to Walmart and Gamestop had their own radioactive design as well. Just some helpful keywords when you are looking through eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceskater101 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Definitely check eBay or I would also check amazon? I am also not a fan of the chrome models either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevev99 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'd love to find some white controllers. I only seem to be able to find wired white ones. I want wireless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppys Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If you're into customizing, you can just buy a controller shell (and/or buttons) and build one yourself in whatever color(s) you want. Pink controllers were discontinued a long time ago so I just built one myself. Same here, I just bought a custom one from ebay. It wasn't Microsoft certified but I couldn't tell the difference. It even had blue LED instead of green! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/1001puppys/IMG_20130117_213344_150_zps4d8af562.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminAmy Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Same here, I just bought a custom one from ebay. It wasn't Microsoft certified but I couldn't tell the difference. It even had blue LED instead of green! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/1001puppys/IMG_20130117_213344_150_zps4d8af562.jpg oooh cool! I'd love to switch up the LEDs in my controllers but I've never soldered before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminAmy Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 These are my controllers... I customized them minus the Halo Reach and Fable III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppys Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sweet controllers! I recently switched to a wired controller because I've been adding GFWL games to my roster. I couldn't have pink but I made it my own. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/1001puppys/IMG_20131001_181714_804_zpsc98763e8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminAmy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sweet controllers! I recently switched to a wired controller because I've been adding GFWL games to my roster. I couldn't have pink but I made it my own. Sweet, I like the pink trim! For GFWL, I bought one of those wireless controller USB dongles so I can use my existing controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppys Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sweet, I like the pink trim! For GFWL, I bought one of those wireless controller USB dongles so I can use my existing controllers. I probably should have done that, but the wired controller was only $30 and the trim was $5 I think, so it was worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragarach Luin Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 You should look into designing your own. It's surprisingly rewarding, both in terms of how satisfying it is to acquire new, useful skills, and in terms of how much people are willing to pay for a truly unique controller. When I was living in America I did some cosmetic console modding, and it was quite profitable. One gentleman paid me $300 for a controller which had had the ABXY buttons replaced with bullet casings, the guide button replaced with the bottom of a spent shotgun shell, the triggers replaced with real triggers taken from .38 revolvers, and the plastic shell replaced with a framework over which I stretched brown suede leather. He wanted it for his themed Red Dead Redemption console, and it was quite a lot of fun making it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceskater101 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 These are my controllers... I customized them minus the Halo Reach and Fable III I love the purple one a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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