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More XBox 360 Hardware Failures - Now It's the Controllers

Topic started by Valdarez on Sept. 22, 2008. Last post by NinjaPaul 1 year ago.
Post by Valdarez (2 posts) See mini bio
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Here is a blog I made about my experiences with the faulty XBox 360 Controllers.  -- > More XBox 360 Hardware Failures - Now It's the Controllers Blog

I have had 4 controllers fail on me in 2 years.  Prior to the XBox 360, I have never had a controller go bad, ever.  And I have owned a LOT of consoles over the years (see blog for more info).

On all of the controllers, it's been the buttons that have stopped working.  The last controller only lasted 4 months.

Have any of you experienced problems with faulty XBox 360 controllers?  If so, what was the problem?


Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by WilliamRLBaker (2,548 posts) See mini bio
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My pro launch 360s controllers still work of which there are 2, and my elites of which there are 3 still work.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Peacemaker (234 posts) See mini bio
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I still have my launch controller and it works just fine.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Thanatos465 (95 posts) See mini bio
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I never had problem with any of my systems controller, we all know the 360 is crapatist when it comes to hardware quality

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Player1 (1,898 posts) See mini bio
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lol your must throw your controllers a lot because I have never heard of any problems with controllers. Pretty slick pitch for you blog there too. 

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Jigen (131 posts) See mini bio
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I have 2 launch controllers which still work fine.  I've never heard of the 360 controllers breaking before.

I haven't had many controllers break in all my gaming, Lynx Dpad wore out pretty fast, I've had a lot of 3rd party controllers die (cord gets pulled out, shoulder buttons breaking...)

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by MB (6,004 posts) See mini bio
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I had an issue with a wireless controller where the right trigger lost it's springiness...Microsoft replaced it under warranty.  Other than that, no problems and I've never heard of anyone complaining about the 360 controllers, either.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Shocker (1,994 posts) See mini bio
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I have not had any problem with my controllers.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Keano (394 posts) See mini bio
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I still have my Launch controllers...just like most people
THIS THREAD = FAIL

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Arkthemaniac (5,585 posts) See mini bio
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My right bumper is being stupid nowadays, but other than that, no problems.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Emilio (1,475 posts) See mini bio
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I had one controller that doesn't work, but I think it was used.
At least its not like my friend's DS3 which has an incredibly sensitive and worn R2 after a few weeks of gameplay.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Discorsi (1,057 posts) See mini bio
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messed up the spring on the lb but that is because i dropped it.  Nothing else

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Terrell (205 posts) See mini bio
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None of my 360 controllers have failed...yet.

but we all know, from owning alot of consoles, that controllers will go bad on you all of a sudden.  My Playstation and Playstation 2 controllers were notorious for failing, from button presses not registering, to the controller continually disconnecting and the like.  The surprising thing is, when I compare my Xbox & Xbox 360 hardware experience to my Playstation and Playstation 2 hardware experience, the Xbox/Xbox 360 one is better (even with my 1 red ring, it still isn't as much as my other sony hardware problems). But I guess Im a rare case...

Also, my Snes and Genesis controllers....sheeeesh those things broke if you breathed on em...

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by MisoRonery (233 posts) See mini bio
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I have four launch controllers that have been through extensive use, never a single problem.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Vinchenzo (3,874 posts) See mini bio
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I've had the controller that came with the console as well as one of those crappy Halo Limited Edition versions (not crappy as in quality). Both of them work perfectly, and I play a lot. If your controller is breaking, it's either a faulty manufacturing problem (e.g. MB's spring issue) or you're mistreating it. You may declare the manufacturing possibility as somewhat obvious, but I meant specifically those types of problems. But hey, thanks for the needless link to your blog!

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by SSbabel (876 posts) See mini bio
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I know why its failing to work, its beacause your throwing it at the wall. You know what you need to do, get control of that temper son, or ill have to take that video box of you.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Valdarez (2 posts) See mini bio
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You guys need to read my blog, I have my controllers from every other console I have ever owned, no problems.  XBox 360 I have had 4 controllers that have failed (notice the word failed, and not broken).  The controllers aren't being abused, they are simply failing, but all in the same way, the buttons quit responding.  On 3 of them, it was the 'A' button, and on one it was the 'Y' button.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Valdarez (2 posts) See mini bio
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MB said:
"I had an issue with a wireless controller where the right trigger lost it's springiness...Microsoft replaced it under warranty.  Other than that, no problems and I've never heard of anyone complaining about the 360 controllers, either."
Do know what the warranty period for the controller was?  Did it require a receipt, or is the model number enough?

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by MattyFTM (6,732 posts) See mini bio
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I've had a problem with the rechargable battery pack not charging using the play and charge kit, but the buttons all work fine since I got the system about a year ago.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Solid_SnakeXx (1,569 posts) See mini bio
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Lmao lemmings in denial!! How pathetic!! accept your console har hardware issues !!

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by KindGalaxy (300 posts) See mini bio
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Fucking Nerd, still has an Atari. I gave that shit up when I was 9 and literally poured milk upon my 2600 upon which I received a NES. I got a locked X-launch button wired X360 controller but I don't give a shit because I have 3 wireless controllers, chuff it out and stop your whinging. I got a RROD 2 weeks ago and bought a whole new Elite console, such is the price to pay for being a gamer and you're crying over fucking controllers, jesus christ, go buy a Wii you peasant.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Emilio (1,475 posts) See mini bio
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KindGalaxy said:
"Fucking Nerd, still has an Atari. I gave that shit up when I was 9 and literally poured milk upon my 2600 upon which I received a NES. I got a locked X-launch button wired X360 controller but I don't give a shit because I have 3 wireless controllers, chuff it out and stop your whinging. I got a RROD 2 weeks ago and bought a whole new Elite console, such is the price to pay for being a gamer and you're crying over fucking controllers, jesus christ, go buy a Wii you peasant."
Some one is clearly drunk or high on coke.

I'd also like to add that I just noticed one of my 360 controllers you have to press hard in order to make the right analog function.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Jixashauser (107 posts) See mini bio
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my controller just keeps going off even though the battery level is at max

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


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i had a the y button get stuck once, but after a few minutes of button mashing it righted itself.

ive had about 5 ps2 controllers break on me though.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by atejas (2,669 posts) See mini bio
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My right bumper is kind of unresponsive, but oh well.
Jixashauser said:
"my controller just keeps going off even though the battery level is at max"
Check your 360, make sure it's open to the controller.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by Randolph (251 posts) See mini bio
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Can't say as how i ever had that problem.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


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Post by HitNRun (147 posts) See mini bio
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I have a problem with my controllers: the D-Pad sucks.

Other than that, my controllers work fine. I've even cleaned them in a way that would probably void the warranty.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by LightYagami245 (733 posts) See mini bio
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My launch controller works as perfect as the day I got my system.

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago


Post by crunchUK (4,959 posts) See mini bio
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can't say i have. apart from the sweat makrs on them =/

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago



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