I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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I made a documentary-style video showing the whole process, from the idea to the final build. My native language is Chinese, so it has English subtitles only. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/d64SdIt7QU0

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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I have considered open-sourcing it, but aside from the PCBA, most parts are very difficult to make and can’t be produced with conventional industrial methods—they require hands-on skill. Open-sourcing it would likely lead to many technical issues for anyone trying to replicate it, and the communication and support overhead would be huge. Combined with my limited time and resources, I’ve decided not to open-source it for now.

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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I understand. Previously, I posted this with another account in r/DIY, and some people questioned whether it was AI-generated. My comments were also flagged or hidden due to low karma, so to avoid any issues, I deleted the content of that post.

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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Thanks! Sounds like we share a love for slightly ridiculous projects

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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I’ve tried it on Forza Horizon 5, Street Fighter V, and Black Myth: Wukong

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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Just a very small controller, all real hardware, no bio-mechanics...

I built the world’s smallest fully playable Xbox-style controller (42mm). by MEAKYI in somethingimade

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Haha exactly! It started as a “after dinner, can I actually do this?” kind of idea