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The Proteus Controller All-in-One Kit allows gamers to build their own way to play. The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox and PC games right out of the box. With this one kit, players can build over 100 million traditional and custom configuration and LED lighting variations
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Hall effect analog sticks
Say goodbye to drift and hello to precision, the Proteus Controller comes with with 3 hall effect analog sticks and two hall effect triggers

Split your controller
Purchase an extra dongle and split your controller Joycon style using controller assist mode on Xbox and PC.

Share your designs
Save your configurations and share them with the community

Configuration Examples
Mouse Combo
Combine your Controller with a mouse on compatible Xbox and PC games and ditch WASD for smooth 360 analog movement!

Configuration Example
First Person Shooter
Ditch the claw and find an ergonomic configuration that works best for you and take advantage of the ability to add extra buttons at the back of your controller, you can even put ABXY at the back and never have to move your thumb off the analog stick!

Configuration Example
Fighting Games
Build the ultimate table top fighting game controller. Each kit comes with two large remappable buttons and choose between a Dpad or a hall effect mini analog stick for your movement! (or use both!)

Configuration Example
Platformers
Keep it chill with simple mini configurations perfect for platformers and simple games

Configuration Examples
Racing
Say goodbye to drift with hall effect analog sticks and triggers and build your controller with only the buttons you need, where you need them so you can focus on the finish line

Configuration Examples
One Handed
For those looking to play one handed, the Proteus Controller can be arranged for any of the before mentioned games in a one handed configuration!

Configuration Examples
Table Top
For those who struggle to hold a controller, or just want all of the buttons easy to reach, place it flat on a table and arrange the buttons in a way that works for you.

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What's Included
The Proteus Controller comes with all of the buttons and inputs you get from a standard controller, plus two extra remappable buttons and and an extra mini analog stick
Body Modules
- Each Power Cube has it's own battery and the ability to pair to the Bluetooth Dongle provided
- Power Cubes connect to each other and other body modules at 16 different angles and are securely locked together using the switch lock mechanism
Tips - Each configuration needs at least one Power
- If you have two Power Cubes and Two Dongles you can connect two controllers and use them as one wirelessly.
Each Analog Cube contains a left and a right analog stick which can be remapped.
Left Analog Cube Inputs:
- LS
- L3
Right Analog Cube Inputs:
- RS
- R3
The analog stick component can't be removed from Analog Cubes, but the Analog Stick Cap is removable so you can 3D print different attachments.
Tips
- Analog Stick inputs are required for most games but Mini Analog Cubes could be used in place of analog cubes
- The Left Analog Stick can be used for navigation in menus in place of a Dpad
- Charger Spacers have a USB-C port, which allows you to charge all Power Cubes connected to your configuration
- Charger Spacers can also be used to space out your configurations
Tips
- Charger Modules are not required for gameplay, but you need it one to charge your controller and to connect to our app!
- Charger Modules do not need to be directly connected to a Power Cube to charge it, it will charge through other modules as well (but a bit more slowly!)
Half Cubes allow you to angle your components at 45 or 90 degrees
Tips
- Half Cubes are not required and are only used for the shape of your controller
- Half Cubes are great when making more unusual configurations
- Half Cubes are also good when building 'table-top' configurations
Edge spacers allow you to angle your components at 22.5 degrees.
Tips
- Edge Spacers are not required and are only used for the shape of your controller
- Edge Spacers are great when making more unusual configurations and for fine tuning the shape of your controller
Peripherals
Like any other Peripheral, the Xbox peripheral will connect to any female face and 8 different angles.
The Xbox Peripheral has:
- Xbox Home Button
- Menu Button
- View Button
- Share Button
- Status LED
Tips
- Xbox Peripherals are used mostly for navigation and in menus and are needed to use an Xbox
- Xbox Peripherals are required for some games, especially to open menus
- Xbox peripherals and the Xbox button functions are the only peripherals which cannot be remapped
Like any other Peripheral, the ABXY peripheral will connect to any female face at 8 different angles
The ABXY Peripheral has:
- A / Accept Button
- B / Close Button
- X Button
- Y Button
Tips
- ABXY Peripherals are important for all games
- A is usually used for important mechanics like select or jump in games
- B is usually used for important mechanics, such as back or crouch
- X and Y are also important buttons in most games.
- The A and B buttons are used for navigation in menus
- The ABXY buttons can each be remapped
Like any other Peripheral, the Dpad peripheral will connect to any female face at 8 different angles
The Dpad Peripheral has:
- Up
- Down
- Left
- Right
Tips
- The Dpad Peripherals are important for most games and for menus
- Most games use the Dpad for navigating menus, but this function is often also done with a Left analog stick
- Dpads can be also used for things like swapping weapons, or emoting in games
- The Dpad can be remapped
Each kit has a left and a right trigger peripheral.
Left Trigger Peripheral has
- L1, LB
Right Trigger Peripheral has
- R1, RB
Tips
- The trigger peripherals are used in most games, especially in more complicated games, such as FPS (First person shooters).
- In FPS games the triggers are used for aiming and shooting
- In racing games the triggers are usually used for acceleration or braking
- When playing the above mentioned games, it is advised to place the triggers in an easy to reach location
- The triggers are sometimes not needed in more simple games such as platformers or games that have simple mechanics
- The triggers can be remapped
Mini Hall Effect Analog Sticks connect to a female face like other peripherals. The Mini analog stick is set as a left to default, but it can be remapped using out companion app.
Left Mini Analog Stick (Default)
- LS
- L3
Tips
- Analog Stick inputs are required for most games but Analog Cubes can be used in place of Mini Analog Sticks
- Left Analog Stick can be used for navigation in menus in place of a Dpad
- In games, LS (Left Stick) is usually used for moving around ad RS (Right Stick) is usually used for looking around
- Using the Proteus Controller App, you can remap Mini Analog Sticks to swap them from being a left or right analog stick. You can also invert both the horizontal and vertical axis
- You can use more than 2 analog sticks in a configuration, if you have two analog sticks mapped to left, for example, and you move both at the same time, the controller will take the average of your input.
Plugs and Covers cover any exposed face you're not using for increased comfort and ergonomics and also to protect your controller
The Plugs also have some fun designs to decorate your controller with!
Other Items
Charge your controller and use it to connect to the companion browser app
Plug directly into the Xbox or PC to pair your Power Cube to the device.
Tips
- Purchase an extra dongle and pair both of your Power Cubes to the device to play split-style!
- Because of the bluetooth dongle, your PC does not need to have bluetooth for the Proteus Controller to work as it will pair to the dongle rather than your PC.
Tech Specs
Compatibility
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Windows 10\11
Connectivity
Wireless via the Bluetooth Dongle included in each kit
Additional Features
Ports: USB-C
Officially Licensed for Xbox
3D Print Custom components
Battery Life
- 13 Hours for a single Power Cube
- 5 hours for single Power Cube connected in an average configuration
- 10 hours for two Power Cubes connected in an average configuration (Two Handed Xbox style configuration)
The Proteus Controller can also be played while charging.
Button Actuation Force
XYAB Peripheral: 140+/-10gf
Xbox Peripheral: 140+/-10gf
DPAD Peripheral: 250+/-50gf
One Button Peripheral: 250+/-50gf
Trigger (LT|RT): 90+/-10gf
Trigger Bumper (LB|RB): 95+/-5gf
Software
- Remap Buttons
- Customise LEDs
- Save & Share Configurations
The Proteus Controller companion app is a browser app that works in Chrome and Edge on
Windows 10|11 and MacOS
*the app is not required to use the controller, but it significantly enhances your experience and is recommended