Steampunk 360 Controller is a Real Key-Turner
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I have to admit that the more steampunk-ified things I see, the less impressive they seem. I read this, looked at the controller, and thought "is this really necessary?"
I have nothing against steampunk, but it seems to be the default go-to for modders.
I have nothing against steampunk, but it seems to be the default go-to for modders.
In all honesty, I think a light brass finish instead of wood, different font on the ABXY buttons and no text on the sticks would make it look much better. Also, I feel like the ABXY buttons stick up too much. I actually don't find it that aesthetically appealing, save for the grips at the bottom and the key, which do look very nice. The idea of a Steampunk controller is cool, so props to the creator for doing that.
It's pretty to look at but $1000?! I don't think so. I'd use that money to buy gas and videogames.
For $1000, I'd like real wood and brass. The wood would smooth out and mellow with age and proper oiling, and would look absolutely beautiful. Not that this isn't also lovely, mind. But you'd need the Xbox to go with it - using this with a plain old Slim? That's just aesthetically wrong.
I agree, not only that but I can't see the bit you plug a headset into on the bottom, it looks like it's been covered. So it looks like you wouldn't be able to sit and talk to your mates in party chat, bragging about how cool it looks while using it. That kinda sucks.Susan Arendt said:
Wonder why the last picture shows a different keyhole thing than the other pictures.
But anyway, I'd love a real wood version, but for paint that'll simply peel off, I'd see the value drop with every minor scrape - scrapes that would actually just improve the look of a real wood controller.
Yeah, it's not enough to paint something and glue on some bits and call it $1000 worth... there is a market out there for custom controllers, but I fear that the market is made up of people who'd really rather make their own.
But anyway, I'd love a real wood version, but for paint that'll simply peel off, I'd see the value drop with every minor scrape - scrapes that would actually just improve the look of a real wood controller.
Yeah, it's not enough to paint something and glue on some bits and call it $1000 worth... there is a market out there for custom controllers, but I fear that the market is made up of people who'd really rather make their own.
It looks pretty I'll give it that, but $1k pretty? Nah.
Not to mention, as has been said before, it's not even real wood and brass, so why such a high asking price? I don't doubt that someone with to much disposable income will buy it... As much as I wish it were otherwise. From my experience on the internet, you could slap a $1k price tag on a turd, and manage to sell it by claiming it is 'unique' and 'one of a kind'.
Not to mention, as has been said before, it's not even real wood and brass, so why such a high asking price? I don't doubt that someone with to much disposable income will buy it... As much as I wish it were otherwise. From my experience on the internet, you could slap a $1k price tag on a turd, and manage to sell it by claiming it is 'unique' and 'one of a kind'.
You got to factor in the cost of materials plus the man hours involve making the mod.Cheshire the Cat said:
Customs are not cheap. My last controller mod bumped a $175 Mad Catz Xbox 360 Chun Li TE-S to a $500 custom arcade stick.
AgreedVrach said:Not much needed when you're selling a unique item really, it's not like they're mass producing this stuff. It'll get sold sooner or later and I'm guessing sooner - money is not a barrier for everyone (not saying it isn't for myself, just that there are people out there with that kind of disposable income and a passion for gaming/steampunk)Andy Chalk said:
OT: Looks pretty cool, the key is the absolute best part
Calling it awful is an opinion not fact. There are many people in this thread who would get this controller right now if money was not an issue.Sewer Rat said:
You would think so. Sadly the market is filled with people who knows next to nothing about mods. It is reason why the maker of this Pad thinks he can sell it for a grand.surg3n said:
No more or less than your normal POS Microsoft brand Xbox 360 controller.Get_A_Grip_ said:
I'm not sure I'd drop a grand (if I had it!) on a Fable 3 controller. Maybe something in the range of about £40 or so.
