# Ammunition-Adorned Remotes The Xbox 360 9mm Bullet Button Controller Draws Style from Shooters By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-360-9mm-bullet-button-controller References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/05/for-sale-xbox-controllers-with-9mm-bulle.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/98273174/xbox-9mm-bullet-button-controller-video) The [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin) 9mm Bullet Button Controller from DieselLaceDesign is a must-have for hardcore online gamers. As the Call of Duty games dominate the world of Massive Online Multiplayer Arenas, the craze with modern warfare-related gaming continues to impact contemporary culture. This [modified Xbox controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-rare-xbox) uses the shell-casings from 9mm bullets and inserts them into the place of the gaming remote's D-Pad. The aesthetics of the controller will undoubtedly impress fans of the shooter genre, while simultaneously making it hard to convince concerned parents that one is able to distinguish between videogame and real-life violence. Perhaps best used as a [collectable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-gaming-gear), the Xbox 360 9mm Bullet Button Controller may be hard on one's fingers after several hours of online domination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bullet Button Controllers:** Opportunity for creating unique and visually appealing controllers for hardcore online gamers. - **Shooter Genre Aesthetics:** Opportunity for incorporating real-life elements into gaming accessories to cater to fans of the shooter genre. - **Blurry Boundaries:** Opportunity for designing products that challenge the distinction between video game violence and real-life violence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create customized gaming controllers with unique visual elements. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for producing limited edition gaming accessories that cater to collectors. - **Parental Control Software:** Opportunity for developers to create software that helps parents differentiate between video game violence and real-life violence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demonic Game-Themed Xbox Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doom-the-dark-ages-xbox.md) - [Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-gold-shadow.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Minimal Game Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [90s-Inspired Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-cipher-special-edition-xbox-controller.md) - [Customizable Controller Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-button-attachment.md) - [Antihero Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-cheeky-controller.md) - [Shot-Dispensing Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-comfort-soconsole.md)