Ben Heck throws together one-handed Xbox 360 controller, probably with one hand

Ben Heck. Just the mere mention of the name brings chills to the spines of all who mod, and if today's the first day you've ever come into contact with those seven letters, prepare to be changed. Forever. The Great Modder's latest gig involved the creation of a one-handed Xbox 360 controller, but the catch was that it required completion within a ridiculously short period of time. Essentially, the left analog stick was repositioned to fit on the underside of the controller, enabling the user to operate that with his / her leg while handling the right side of the pad as usual. Check out a video of the admittedly raw looking final product after the break, and feel free to grab some inspiration while you're there.

[Via HackADay]

[Mick Posted Sep 25th 2009 2:49AM]

i love ben as much as the next. but a repost? comeone?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 5:00AM]

How long have you been visiting Engadget, everything is a repost, it's the world's biggest splog.

[Agent 25i Posted Sep 25th 2009 9:19AM]

Soooo, he took a two handed device, and made it a one handed, one legged device. So dumb. So very, very dumb.
/facepalm

[daaper Posted Sep 25th 2009 10:19AM]

@Agent .25i

Unless you only have one hand. There are people out there different than you, believe it or not...

[seanGadget Posted Sep 25th 2009 12:25PM]

Agent 25
For people like my cousin, who have got their whole arm taken off in War, this is a great invention. Dont be a douche bag

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 2:50AM]

leg pwnage,

[Kelvinyam Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:06AM]

Finally an innovation / mod that benefit the handicap? Nice.

[DarKlar Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:33AM]

Here's another one he did for a handicapped friend as well... Ben Heck is a legend

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/ben-heck-realigns-xbox-360-pad-for-improved-awesomeness/

[DangerRabbit Posted Sep 25th 2009 6:59AM]

I was just thinking that, one of my friends only has one arm but we still manage to get him on the consoles, with him controlling half of the controller and one of the other guys controlling the other half, this would make a great x'mas present.

[DangerRabbit Posted Sep 25th 2009 7:03AM]

Too bad it costs an arm to get one.

[JPeak Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:09AM]

The sad part is it's probably already out there

[Dead Man Inc Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:17AM]

Finally....masturbation on the left and xbox 360 gaming on the right.....

Entertainment at its finest.....LOL

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:44AM]

Ben...what the Heck !?

[Pradster Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:54AM]

ahem, a joystick

[Daz Posted Sep 25th 2009 4:00AM]

Oh there will be joy!

[taoprophet420 Posted Sep 25th 2009 4:19AM]

Seems like he would had one of these 2 to give someone instead the quick job he did on the one on this post. http://benheck.com/Games/Xbox360/controls/1hand/singlehandcontroller.htm http://benheck.com/01-25-2007/single-handed-xbox-360-controller-revision-2-right-hand

[Mister Vicious Posted Sep 25th 2009 8:09AM]

I just can't believe they spammed a tech website, as if we're not smart enough to know what it is! Why not try twitter or something?

[Mister Vicious Posted Sep 25th 2009 8:11AM]

What the hell, why is my comment above the guy who posted before me? My first comment was a response to the spam. Get it together engadget.

[Mister Vicious Posted Sep 25th 2009 8:14AM]

Dammit, I replied to the wrong comment. I feel like such an ass. The Engadget commenting system won't let me delete my embarrassment. Please downrank my foolishness, I deserve it.

[TennSeven Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:55PM]

-1 for honesty.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 4:42AM]

just strap a wiimote to your schlong and im sure there is some games out there for it that only requite motion control lol.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 5:32AM]

Does posting these ridiculous links actually get you anywhere?!? I mean c'mon, seriously, try harder.

[Yoy0YO Posted Sep 25th 2009 5:42AM]

Gotta feel sorry for the South Paws. They get left out of everything.. like.. mice.. or ben's hack...

[gonintendo Posted Sep 25th 2009 8:25AM]

http://benheck.com/Games/Xbox360/controls/1hand/singlehandcontroller.htm

[Agent 25i Posted Sep 25th 2009 9:20AM]

hahahahahahahahah
get it... LEFT out of everything! hahahahahaha!
Dont worry guys, this should in no way have you longing for right hand domination.

[rezaudio Posted Sep 25th 2009 5:41AM]

Please let me give you my bank account details!?

[drspain Posted Sep 25th 2009 6:04AM]

brown shoes and white socks?

[richro Posted Sep 25th 2009 9:10AM]

"Oh and I am wearing loafers with socks. If you have a problem with that, I don't care, because, uh like, I guess I'm famous or something." LOL

[agreenbhm Posted Sep 25th 2009 6:57AM]

Wii Gigolo anyone?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 8:37AM]

Obsol337, your dream has been made reality! Introducing......the Joydick! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JORtc2gAsY

[Frankenstein Black Posted Sep 25th 2009 9:38AM]

So Ben, how about that dualshock 3 / track ball mod that I wrote to you about. Come on. If anyone can do it YOU CAN! The result would FINALLY give console'rs parity with PC FPS gamers! The pwnage tide would surely shift and you (we) might even become millionaires ;^/. Now go man, GO!!

[000000 Posted Sep 25th 2009 10:39AM]

Nintento Wiinis?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 11:02AM]

Does anyone know where he gets the joystick nubs? Or if anybody knows of a place I can get them (aside from ebay)? My dog chewed up on my red and white joystick nubs and I wanted to fix them.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 25th 2009 12:09PM]

This is actually really neat I think. It opens up gaming to anyone that is an amputee or living with a disability. Bravo Ben!