Virtual On XBLA Controller Problem Solved By Zealous Fan

Anonymous Japanese fan MacGyvers together solution with candy boxes, wire.

By Nick Des Barres, 04/22/2009

Looking forward to the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade release of Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram Ver.5.66, but distraught over the lack of a twin stick controller? Sure, there may have been murmurings about an official solution, but who knows if they'll ever come to fruition? Clearly, true VOOT fans will have to take matters into their own hands... and a brave, anonymous Japanese modder has demonstrated how it might be done.

There isn't much to it: An official 360 pad, a few generic arcade pushbuttons, some copper wire, a couple empty Choco Baby candy boxes. The solution may not be as swank as those of the past, but hey... whatever gets the job done.

Source: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3173882

How does that work exactly?

awesome. some people have way too much time on their hands.

The 2 thumbs become 2 sticks with 2 butons each.

Trying to imitate the arcade unit.

or the Dreamcast sticks

The only downfall might be that the 360 thumbs are offset, which might feel a bit awkward. It would probably feel more natural with the standard controller (no mods) and using the 2 triggers and 2 shoulder buttons.

This is one of those games where the PS3's stick orientation is better.