Cool Mods – The One Handed Xbox 360 Controller Prototype from Ben Heck
Check out this new one handed Xbox 360 controlled from moder Ben Heck.
This is a revised version of Ben’s original one handed Xbox 360 controller, which now features a more ergonomic grip.
It features a swivelling trigger are, and it even has a PlayStation D-pad integrated into the controller.
This is just a prototype at the moment, so no word on whether it will go into production.
Head on over to BenHeck.com for more details and pictures.
March 17th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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March 17th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
You should also include this was made for war vets. +1 benheck. hell of a guy
March 17th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Why do people this is ingenious? it looks ornery as hell, and it would take 10 fingers to work the analog stick on the bottom. Wonder how much time was wasted with this, and how much more awful it makes people at halo?
March 18th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
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March 19th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Hi Jack,
The controller was invented so people with only hand could kick your ass at halo you fecking moron.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Stick that thing on a joysick instead of having that analog on the bottom and maby it could work.
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:32 am
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March 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
A person with one hand cannot beat someone with two in halo. Especially with that controller, its a great idea but it wont really work as well as a two handed one. Your thumbs on the analog work better then any other finger you place on them.
March 25th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Do people really not relize that this is for 1 HANDED PEOPLE? I mean COMON, ilija and jack how increadibly stupid and selfish do you have to be to say things like that? And for the record there is a 1 handed kid in MLG playing halo professionally.
April 27th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
MY SON ONLY HAS USE OF HIS LEFT HAND AND HE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO PLAY THE WAY HE USE TO,BUT NONE OF THE CONTROLLERS OUT THERE WORK FOR HIM.THEY ALL REQUIRE THE USE OF BOTH HANDS.SO I WANT TO THANK .BEN FOR HIS WORK
April 29th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
ur supposed to but move the bottom joystick with the floor/table,you nubs..think about all the ways to use something rather than assuming its ALL done with the hand
December 10th, 2008 at 12:38 am
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January 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
nobody will beat me at halo three even if somebody had three hands i would kick ass with my eyes blindfolded and playing with my left arse cheek
January 27th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Jesus there are some stupid and incredibly insensitive people around.
When you lose a limb or a sense, your body adapts. Like someone has pointed out already, there are people playing PROFESSIONALLY who only have one hand. So, ‘big Dave’, you moron, someone with one hand could kick your ass at Halo. And to the people that say “why bother making this piece of crap” – I’ll tell you. Because some people “bother” to go out to war to fight for your liberty and freedom, and unfortunately lose limbs doing so, while you shine a seat with your fat lazy ass and mock the efforts of people trying to do some good in the world, like create an invention such as this. Great job, Ben.
January 31st, 2009 at 2:23 am
I say this is a really great invention for people that have use of only one hand (or even those looking for some kind of alternative to playing). I’d say just get a battery cover, round out some of the edges, and start offering them in more colors. Keep up the good work, Ben.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Er… What do you do with the other hand? If you have one, I mean.
March 4th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
ok really? if you have another hand…. use the controller that comes with your system. or if you do wanna use this controller and have anotehr hand. why don’t you just grab something hard. and hit yourself in the head over and over for asking that question.
but great work ben. this is amazing.
March 6th, 2009 at 12:15 am
What are you going to do with this controller spank your monkey and play halo 3?
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Lets be honest. 90% of gamers on the Xbox are either spoiled brats given everything because they threw a hissy fit. Mommy and daddy bought them the latest and greatest in gaming tech. If not them, then its an adult who worked for the purchase.
The other 10% are girls and well raised children. Heh.
Honestly though, they’re just hiding behind there lack of muscle and the anonymity of the internet. Pay no attention. They’re soulless.
May 15th, 2009 at 1:16 am
this is a really good idea, but i agree getting a batter cover would be a great idea as well as rounding out the edges. you might also want to put some sort of rubber on the surface so it’s easier to grip on to and put some of the buttons closer to the edge so the fingers won’t have to reach as far to push them
May 27th, 2009 at 3:07 am
this is great. i have cerebral palsy and the use of only the left side of my body.. is it left handed?
June 12th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
The controller is right handed, you can tell from the pictures. Great job with the controller.
June 21st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
the only fps you cou;ld play with this thing is goldeneye
July 14th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Great idea, and I respect Ben for putting so much time and effort in to it, but, is it really logical to put that analog stick on the bottom? I don’t really understand how you’d play a game with it. I’m assuming it’d work as the right analog stick, but how are you going to be moving, turning, and hold right bumper, to throw a grenade in Halo 3. I mean, I’m usually moving, and turning toward my enemy at the same time, while shooting or throwing a grenade…it seems like it’d be impossible with this. And it seems like, unless you have incredibly long fingers, you’re going to mistap A and B when you’re reaching for Y and X. Also, just a thought, is there a reverse controller for those missing the opposite hand?
August 10th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
It’s a PROTOTYPE people!
Ergonomics and mirroring for left-handed people can be worked out later.
I agree with an above poster that it would probably work better with a joystick rather than the little analog stick on the bottom.
Otherwise, great idea.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
this is a great idea well done!!
and the analog stick on the bottom i think is to be put on a table for example and to be used like a joystick was that so hard to work out and to the little retard who can beat anyone at halo with is left arse cheek add me stan iz a ninja
ps. any one for cod4/5 or halo3 CLAN match add me — stan iz a ninja (gamertag)
October 12th, 2009 at 3:02 am
I personally think this is an AWESOME mod. I may have use of both hands, but I know that there are people out there who don’t have that for some reason or another. This mod gives us a glimpse into Ben Heck’s character, and I like what I see. Kudos to Ben, and I hope he perfects it.
October 17th, 2009 at 11:03 am
i doubt the analog stick is meant for the table. It’s not on a joystick because people with one hand can’t stabilize the base of one unless they play at a desk or table they can suction it too. Who plays like that?
It is intended to be a mobile solution you can use with what’s left of a missing limb, against your body, or even against the arm of a chair or sofa.
It makes much more sense than a full on joystick…especially if they want to play some games with friends in the same room.