Destroying controllers in slow-motion

We smash game controllers because we can

Words: on September 2, 2008

No one really breaks their controllers in a fit of unchecked aggression for failing in difficult games like Ninja Gaiden II. That doesn’t mean we don’t secretly glance at our systems periodically and crave to bash the ever-loving crap out of what we hold dear as some sort of cathartic release. Well, you can’t. After all, gaming is an expensive hobby/lifestyle/deviance. We, however, have the resources at our disposal and have collected a number of old controllers (and one unlucky Xbox) for a smashing excursion. Behold: all the fun we’re having!


Above: A samurai sword made short work of the Xbox controller 


Above: We finally destroyed a Guitar Hero controller like a true rock star 


Above: The Xbox is the toughest console we’ve ever seen 


Above: Like a gruesome car accident. Almost beautiful 

Hear more about this article in TalkRadar.

Sep 2, 2008

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Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PC, PSP, DS, Xbox, GameCube

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  • cj12297

    cj12297  - 1 year, 8 months ago  - Report

    that xbox is pretty strong
  • damunsta

    damunsta  - 2 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    sweet article
  • AuthorityFigure

    AuthorityFigure  - 2 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Smash a Wii-mote next time please. I have a theory that there's an airbag inside of it. Yes. *Inside* of it.
  • Dr.Mr.Gamer

    Dr.Mr.Gamer  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    best thing i ever smashed up that bad was an apple 2 computer me and friends threw out of a second story window. that didnt kill so then we hit hit with a hammer.
  • Fransinn

    Fransinn  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Omg! Fatality! But you only destroyed Guitar hero and Xbox controllers. Why not destroy like ps3 or wii controllers. =]
  • NullG7

    NullG7  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    i threw my xbox out of a tall tree once and it bounced into my pond I quickily retrived it and dried it in the oven and... wait for it... IT WORKED
  • seth7706

    seth7706  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    *sniff* so...... beautiful!
  • ALF

    ALF  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    I NEED to do this! Now where's my old Xbox controller.....
  • gamer31596

    gamer31596  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    What no PS1 systems are gonna be smashed?
  • Marioninja1

    Marioninja1  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    What's that song?
  • gamerunleashed

    gamerunleashed  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    i shuld buy a SEGA Dreamcast and then go out to Busch Stadium or Arvest ballpark and play baseball
  • 4everbored

    4everbored  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    u guys are jokers
  • TheSuburbiaRuins

    TheSuburbiaRuins  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Aww chris you look so cute,
    Haha.
  • supercheese9000

    supercheese9000  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    xbox controller got powned by sword. must see ps3 vs mini gun
  • Kryith

    Kryith  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Heh heh. X-Box golfing. FORE!
  • Wizrai

    Wizrai  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Future Tanks will be made out of Xbox's.
  • Smeggs

    Smeggs  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Very tough XBox...I guess the phrase "More bang for your buck" would be a groan inducing pun here :P
  • KillDrone

    KillDrone  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Nice use of the Replacements! Great way to take out the trash too.
  • YouDontImpressMe

    YouDontImpressMe  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    If I ever get rich, I'm gonna buy some controllers just to smash em up.
    You should do another article like this but centered on consoles (Wii, 360, PS3, ect.) instead of controllers.
  • dannycon739

    dannycon739  - 3 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    you guys are so cool you really go above and beyond when thinking of new features
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