XB1 Controller Parts on XB1S Controller

I recently got a new controller after the Right Bumper on my Forza 6 Edition XB1 controller snapped off it's plastic piece that connects RB and LB together inside the controller. My new controller is a Phantom Black XB1S, and I like it better, but i've been
trying to do one thing to it that I can't seem to do. All FM6 controllers had rubber grips built into back exterior panel, which I think was supposed to resemble the feel of the '17 Ford GT steering wheel. The Phantom Black controller does not have rubber
grips, just small dots so your not just feeling flat plastic. Because of this, I tried to swap out the back panels of the controllers but no luck yet. I kinda want to find out if there's something seriously different about these 2 back panels, since the Forza
one was a normal controller and the Phantom one is the style introduced with the Xbox One S where the Xbox logo is in the middle of the front panel and not a top piece. I figured i'd ask here because of the 3 questions I have about it before I end up breaking
this whole controller.

1) Is it possible to put the XB1 back panel onto the XB1S controller?

2) If it does fit onto there good, will the controller still function properly, or at all?

:)

 

360 Thumb Sticks on Xbox One Controller

The only part of the XB1 controller I would swap out for the 360 is the Right & Left Bumpers. I just feel like it was easier to click them on 360. Other than that everything is far better on XB1 controller.

 

Xbox One S Headset Jack

OK, first things first. Have you checked to see if the controller firmware needs an update? Changing from the TB headset might require one. You may also want to go into Settings, Display & Sound, Audio Output and check to make sure that the proper audio
is being output to the headset itself. Anytime I make any changes or firmware updates, I restart the console... even if it isn't 'required'... just as a preventative measure. But that's just me.

I would check into those options before considering a new controller. But yes, the controllers for XB1 and XB1s communicate with the console the same way. As I said, my wife uses an XB1s controller on her OG XB1. I have used my Elite controller on both of
our consoles (XB1 and XB1s). There's not much difference between the OG controllers and the "S" controllers except some ergonomic changes. The older XB1 controllers didn't have a 3.5mm jack, just FYI, so keep that in mind if you do eventually try that route.

Also, are you using the 3.5mm jack or are you using the USB adaptor with the headset? I only did a quick check on the HyperX Cloud Alphas and it looks like you can use either. If memory serves, the XB1s controllers have both jacks. It might be worth a try
to switch and use the other jack to see if that helps.

 

The best thing to do is just pull the back panel off both controllers, and have a look at them, and see if they match. If they do then you will be able to put the back panel on your new controller.

 

Isn't opening hardware against the code of conduct? I think so..

So be carefull with what you try..

 

Technically he is not taking it apart, just removing the back panel.

 

Screw holes are in different locations on the One and ones controllers

 

What do you mean opening hardware? It's a controller I paid for and it's not like I know what's on the motherboard or anything.