It still plays the noises, of course
The Fisher-Price toy video game controller is not really meant to be used as an actual controller. It’s a light-up play toy. That didn’t stop enterprising controller modder Rudeism from making the Fisher-Price toy completely usable as a controller inElden Ring, though.
Following up on a joke from video game deals account Wario64, Rudeism tookthe jest as a challenge. Tweets of his progress soon followed, withUSB powerand anew porthacked into the children’s toy. Then, finally, came the proof.
here’s the Fisher Price Xbox controller in action!
let me know what games you’d like to see me play with it
and thanks to@Wario64for the off-hand joke that inspired me to make this happen 😂pic.twitter.com/3OETvcsEsI
— Rudeism (@rudeism)June 12, 2025
In the video, Rudeism shows off all the different controls capable with the Fisher-Price toy controller. In some ways, it functions essentially in the same manner as a standard Xbox controller would. Face buttons do what face buttons would normally do, and the D-pad still swaps around flasks and weapons. The triggers and bumpers seem like they might take some getting used to. Where it gets even wilder (somehow) is the right stick; without a standard right-hand stick for camera control, Rudeism uses the switch to toggle the function of the left-side stick.
Oh, and of course, it still lights up and makes noises. What’s the point if it doesn’t, right? Rudeism also shouts outParts Not Included, who designed the underlying Xinput library.
Assuming direct control
It’s another impressive controller accomplishment in a line of them from Rudeism. The streamer and hardware modder has made waves countless times with his previous works, including playingFarming Simulatorwithan actual tractorand finishingDark Souls 3using Morse code. He also madea lightsaber controller and glove comboforStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, to make the Force push have that real feeling of sending someone flying with space magic.
His controller has gotten him notoriety.Seamus Blackley, the designer of the original Xbox controller (the “Duke”), gave it a shoutout.
As for what Rudeism plans to do with his new toy controller creation, now that it’s complete? He says he’s going to beatElden Ringwith it.Let Me Solo Hercan take a breather; the Fisher-Price fighter has got this one, it seems.
