controller "air bubbles".

NeoFreak · 07/22/2005, 01:59 PM

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 · 07/22/2005, 03:50 PM

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

OldRover · 07/22/2005, 05:11 PM

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

esteban · 07/22/2005, 08:17 PM

Quote from: OldRoverYou'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 · 07/22/2005, 10:06 PM

yeah, I'm keeping it on. thanks.

AlexKidd · 07/23/2005, 12:50 AM

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 · 07/23/2005, 01:06 AM

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

Keranu · 07/23/2005, 07:51 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 · 07/26/2005, 01:45 AM

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 · 07/26/2005, 04:39 AM

Quote from: NeoFreakok, 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 · 07/26/2005, 09:48 AM

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

AlexKidd · 07/27/2005, 02:08 AM

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 · 07/27/2005, 10:24 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 · 07/27/2005, 10:40 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 · 07/27/2005, 04:14 PM

Quote from: stevek666Well, 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 fucker.

GUTS · 07/27/2005, 08:32 PM

You mean that annoying sticker that goes over the top, or in the case of some dvds, the top/bottom/side? Holy crap you're crazy man, haha.

Keranu · 07/27/2005, 10:49 PM

If a game was manufactured with a sticker on it like that, I myself would probably keep it on. But sticker crap that the store puts on it I rip right off. I try not to be one of those collectors with serious issues and some people think I am even crazy for wanting games to be mostly complete.

NeoFreak · 07/27/2005, 11:18 PM

yeah, i mean like the factory sticker on top. on a PS2 it will be white, with the holographic logo, and an abreviation of the games title. the xbox ones just have generic serial code, but i still keep them, but cube doesnt have any...so unless your good at telling the difference between a factory seal plastic, and Gamestop's back room shrink wrap, you might end up with a "new" gutted copy.

esteban · 07/28/2005, 11:30 PM

Quote from: NeoFreakyeah, i mean like the factory sticker on top. on a PS2 it will be white, with the holographic logo, and an abreviation of the games title. the xbox ones just have generic serial code, but i still keep them, but cube doesnt have any...so unless your good at telling the difference between a factory seal plastic, and Gamestop's back room shrink wrap, you might end up with a "new" gutted copy.

Hey, I can understand it... it's the equivalent of spine cards, really.

A thought: If the old Japanese HuCards didn't have the sticker on the back of the actual jewel case -- and instead applied them to the throw-away shrinkwrap -- you know we'd all be wanting those round stickers and some of us would pay top dollar for them.