What is the difference between "made from new" and "made from refurbished" Joy-Con controllers you make?

Both look and function the same! New sets are made from brand new, out-of-the-box original Joy-Cons. Refurbished ones are made from fully tested Joy-Cons we fit into a brand new shell with new quality buttons and analog sticks. We believe perfectly good tech is being tossed away all the time and that's really not good for the environment or our future. Why not take a perfectly good, fully functional device and repurpose it into a brand new one with internals that have a story? :) Imagine all the awesome gameplay that set has experienced. Oh, the stories it could tell.

What if I experience any issues, including drift after your 60-day warranty?

The most important thing for us is that you're happy with your order. We use brand new analogues and test every set a few times to minimize any chance of drift and make sure everything is working perfectly before it's neatly packaged so any issue is very unlikely. If you still experience any issue, please contact us since we're always here to help. If your 60-day warranty has ended, we will still replace the part and test your set again for the cost of only shipping and parts. It should be around ~$15 (domestic).

Do you take custom orders?

We live for those :) Yes, of course. If you're looking at our shop listings' pictures and still can't find that exact something yet, tap "Contact Seller" and let us know what you have in mind. We love to talk to gamer friends and think of creative ways to build new controller designs for you.

How long will it take to ship my order?

We work hard to meet our processing time. However, if there is an unexpected increase in order numbers, we might take a little longer. We are always on top of the schedule so please look into your order confirmation for processing times because we always update it accordingly. If your order takes longer to process, we'll of course notify you and also upgrade you to priority shipping. (It's on us in the US.)

I bought the Joy-con with the LED modded buttons (not the Player LED mod), how do I turn on my Joy-Con LED mod lights?

Controlling your Joy-Con LED mod is simple and done with the SL+SR buttons: 1. Turn on/off: Press and hold the SL+SR buttons for 5 seconds. 2. Change colors: When the LEDs are on, each press on SL+SR will skip between Red, Green, Blue, Lime, Pink, Violet, Teal, fade in/out cycle (through all the colors) and blinking cycle (through all the colors). Play with the different options until you find the one you love. The LEDs are powered by the Joy-Con’s battery, so no need to charge them separately. As long as your controllers are charged, you’re good to go. ** If you've purchased Joy-Con with the Player LED Mod, please note, the Player LED Mod is on the Joy-Con side rail and only replaces the original green LEDs that's in all Joy-Con.

Can I send my own Joy-Con to be modded and will that reduce the cost for me?

Yes, we definitely offer a send-in modding service :) Please tap “Contact Seller” and let us know what mod you’d like. We will send you a custom order link and where to ship your Joy-Cons to. Please make sure you wrap them well (preferably in bubble wrap). Since we use your own Joy-Con, the cost for you will be lower and varies according to which mod you choose.

Will the Joy-Cons fit the new Switch OLED?

Yes, of course. All our Joy-Con mods fit/are fully compatible with the new Nintendo Switch OLED.

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Custom Joy-Cons “90s Nostalgia” Old School Mod - Nintendo Switch Retro Gaming Controllers

Name: Custom Joy-Cons “90s Nostalgia” Old School Mod - Nintendo Switch Retro Gaming Controllers
Brand: GameTraderZero
SKU: 1424650244
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1583 reviews)

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Ships from Ohio! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet
Materials: Joycon, Electronics, Plastic, retro, joy con

So, what were you up to in the 90s?
Tending to your Tamagochi? Flipping some pogs?Going through CDs at Tower Records? Returning VHS tapes, late again to Blockbuster Video?

Whatever your vices were, surely you were making up for them by defeating some really difficult bosses on your Nintendo console (a word that did not exist yet).

This retro Joy-Con mod is a tip of the hat from us to the awesome-est decade ever - the 90s!

We also let you choose the Player LED colors for this set, to complement the iconic colors of the shell design. Take a look at the drop down menu for that.

If you were an 80s or 90s kid or maybe you are simply passionate about retro gaming, this set of Joy-Cons is an essential addition to your gaming setup. You can honestly just leave your Switch on the table and look at it, yearning for the easy days when you were a kid.

Want to play without drift worries?
Add our upgraded no-drift hall sensing analogues (link below) by adding them to your cart together with your Joy-Cons of choice. They will arrive upgraded and ready-to-play.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1435103392/no-drift-tmr-joycon-analogue-upgrade

When you checkout, let us know if you’d like your set to be made out of NEW or REFURBISHED controllers. BOTH options are made from original Nintendo Joy-Con controllers and look and function exactly the same.

So, what’s the difference?

Made from New are made from brand new, out-of-the-box Joy-Cons.

Made from Refurbished are made from fully tested and refurbished Joy-Cons someone didn’t need anymore.
We love giving them a new purpose with brand new parts. It’s not only great for the environment, but also gives you Joy-Cons that have so many stories to tell ;)

Once your Joy-Cons are assembled with new shells, buttons and Analog sticks, we program them so the Switch recognizes and displays their new color.
It’s the perfect final touch to make them even more organic with your beloved handheld console.

We’re proud to be making everything ourselves, with our own two hands, using only the best methods and parts.
We’re super strict with quality before anything is shipped to you.
That’s why every order from us has a 60-day guaranty so you can enjoy your gaming with no worries.

If you have an idea for a custom-made order you didn’t see in our shop,
contact us and let us know what you were imagining and we’ll do our best to make it happen. It’s the best part of what we do :)

Order today to get by Jun 10-Jul 10
Returns & exchanges accepted within 14 days
Free shipping
Ships from: Cleveland, OH

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