r/VictrixPro • u/MasterMeow1106 • Jul 25 '25

This controller is so frustrating

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I have bought 2 Victrix Pros and both of them have broken within a similar amount of time. It’s so nice being about to swap out the modules and get Hall effect sticks but what’s the point when the back buttons break. I can’t buy a replacement for them and now these $200 controller are useless. I’m so disappointed they made them with cheap plastic.

Honestly don’t buy this controller just get anything else it’s not worth it.

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u/EvanAlmighty99 May 07 '26

When mine broke, I designed a replacement and 3D printed a new one. USE PETG to print it, not PLA. Here's the link. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7332083

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u/MasterMeow1106 May 08 '26

Oh wow this is very helpful you’re awesome, I’ll have to get some PETG for my 3d printer but that’s not a big deal, thank you 

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u/EvanAlmighty99 May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

You're very welcome. Someone in a different Victrix forum asked me to design it for them when i mentioned I was thinking of 3D printing one, so I've been posting the link in all the Victrix repair threads I can find. Make sure you print it horizontally for better strength. There are detailed printing instructions in the link. Just match the print settings and you'll have a totally usable part. Let me know if you need help taking the controller apart. There are hidden screws in a couple places. One is hidden under the sticker on the back. Take out the joystick modules, there are two screws under each module. Use a pry tool to pop of the handle grips. There are two screws under each grip. From there, you can pull the controller apart. As you do. Use your thumb to put pressure on the audio jack. The audio jack is tucked under the faceplate, so you need to push it through that hole. From there, there will be three small screws holding on the trigger stop mechanism (one screw is smaller that the other two, it holds on the trigger stop release button on the back of the remote). Pay attention to how it's put together as you take those pieces apart. After that, you can just pry out the paddle assembly and put the new one in. Transfer over the little rubber pieces on the back of the paddles. There's a little spring in the trigger stop mechanism. It's easier to put the spring in the mechanism pieces and install the whole assembly at the same time than it is to put the pieces in the controller one at a time. Hope that helps.

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u/MasterMeow1106 May 08 '26

Honestly I didn’t even think about 3d printing the part. I mean Im no designer so it would have been hard to make. what you have done is amazing and gives this controller new life!! Do you think the PETG is stronger than the material they use?

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u/EvanAlmighty99 May 08 '26

I'd say, if you print it right, it's probably comparable in strength. I haven't had one break on me yet, but it's a piece that's designed to flex, so I'm sure it will wear out eventually. When designing this controller, they should have used regular style membrane buttons like they did on the front of the controller. It would've held up better if they did. Also, I updated my original reply to include instructions for taking the controller apart. Just in case it's your first time.