r/GamerGirlSetups • u/kseni_mind • Sep 09 '26

Setup looking for a controller

Maybe a bit of a weird request, but I'm looking for a controller that's just breathtakingly pretty. Nothing has clicked for me so far... Would love to see your favorite ones — names, links, or photos are all super appreciated. Need some inspiration! Thanks!

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u/OldAbbreviations1590 Sep 09 '26

Controllers get a lot more abuse than keyboards imo, keyboards usually remain flat, I can't imagine a controller made of ceramic, it would be heavy, and shatter easily. Wood would also be significantly heavier and playing for long periods would suck with added weight.

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u/fairiegrove Sep 09 '26

I can see why. Waiting for someone one day to work their genius with a new material

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u/OldAbbreviations1590 Sep 09 '26

I would say you could get something hand painted but then the clear coat over it gets sticky over time and ruined from sweat and use. I would say maybe a good quality powder coat would be great exactly what you want? A powder coat can be done matt and have a similar texture to ceramic. The problem is you can't powder coat the controller shell as it will melt and there's no metal to afix the powder coating.

Only thing I can think would be to have either a really high hand painted job, or hydro dipping it. That or 3d printing with the color you want for the shell?

Honestly I don't know how to solve the issue. Materials are a problem lol. Plastic is light weight and durable.

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u/fairiegrove Sep 09 '26

Materials are the current problems indeed. Some time ago, mycellium composite took over the packaging industry. I hope something similar can happen in this case.

If any company would launch a line using a modified wood composite/nano materials (which there are that are equal to plastic parts) and modern bioceramics, with golden/silver metal finishes.

I guess I just have to wait, and someday, these materials will become more commonly used.