Author Topic: controller "air bubbles". (Read 613 times)

NeoFreak · « **on:** July 22, 2005, 06:59:13 AM »

anyone else get little air bubbles around the buttons of their Duo controller? its kind of like a clear plastic film that is overlayed on the controller decal.

Keranu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2005, 08:50:16 AM »

I took the plastic covering off one of my controllers since it was peeling. The other controller still has the plastic intact.

nodtveidt · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2005, 10:11:10 AM »

You're supposed to take that plastic film off anyways. Its only purpose is to protect the finish during shipping.

esteban · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2005, 01:17:19 PM »

Quote from: "nodtveidt"

You're supposed to take that plastic film off anyways. Its only purpose is to protect the finish during shipping.

Yes, but I recommend that folks keep the protective film on for as long as possible: it really keeps the controller in great shape (no greasy fingerprints!) and doesn't adversely affect gameplay...

NeoFreak · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:06:11 PM »

yeah, I'm keeping it on. thanks.

AlexKidd · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2005, 05:50:52 PM »

I have this stuff on my controllers too. It never occurred to me that I could take it off but I suppose i'll leave it on there for now.

twor2005 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2005, 06:06:29 PM »

I'm not saying you should do it, but I loved the way mine looked when I took it off.

Keranu · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2005, 12:51:56 AM »

Yeah I admit it does look even nicer when it's off, especially if you have the air bubbles problem. But I am trying to keep my other Duo controller intact in the plastic.

NeoFreak · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2005, 06:45:47 PM »

ok, i had to take mine off; due to intense vampire slaying the plastic really started coming up around the d-pad. however, i removed it carefully and tucked it away nicely in my duo manual baggie.

twor2005 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:39:22 PM »

Quote from: "NeoFreak"

ok, i had to take mine off; due to intense vampire slaying the plastic really started coming up around the d-pad. however, i removed it carefully and tucked it away nicely in my duo manual baggie.

Next time you see it it will be a little wad of plastic.

NeoFreak · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2005, 02:48:30 AM »

nope, hopefully not; i flattened it under some books for a few hours before i put it in the baggie.

AlexKidd · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2005, 07:08:46 PM »

I tried to follow steve's advice and leave the plastic on mine but I broke down and took it off and it looks a lot better now. I saved the piece of plastic too though i'll probably lose it eventually.

Keranu · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2005, 03:24:47 AM »

I believe I saved my plastic also, but I have no idea where I put it, really. I think it may be in my Turbo Duo box.

esteban · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2005, 03:40:52 AM »

Well, I don't think it's necessary to save the plastic film once you remove it... it's held in place with static electricity and can't be re-applied to the controller.

NeoFreak · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2005, 09:14:15 AM »

Quote from: "stevek666"

Well, I don't think it's necessary to save the plastic film once you remove it... it's held in place with static electricity and can't be re-applied to the controller.

steve, what you have to understand is some collectors have serious "issues".

i also save EVERY "factory seal" sticker on every dvd, ps2, xbox, or whatever i buy. after peeling off the shrink wrap, i place the plastic on a flat surface, and slowly re-stick the "factory seal" to it. then i take scissors and cut along the side of the seal, so that I have a perfect, not sticky sticker. then it must be inserted under the top manual clip in the dvd case.

and yes, i do think complete game auctions should include the seal sticker especially PS2 games.

bring on the flames and the hatred, im a sick f*cker.

Author Topic: controller "air bubbles". (Read 613 times)

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