Tips to Avoid a Greasy Controller

Snacking and gaming go together like meat and potatoes. You can’t have one without the other. But sometimes, messy snacks lead to greasy controllers. So, how can you avoid the grime and still enjoy a scrumptious snack while you game?

It’s Dangerous to Snack and Game!

Snacking while gaming can cause crumbs to get into your keyboards and controllers, leading to potential damage or malfunctions. All that mess can cause devastating errors or mistakes during gameplay. Before you know it, you’ve been KO’d.

But we’re here to ensure that never happens. Press the pause button, and prepare to rack up some health points with these tips!

Our Tips for Keeping Your Controller Grease-Free

Eat Snacks That Are Packaged or “No Touch”

The best way to avoid a greasy controller is to eat snacks that are hands-free or don’t need to be touched by your bare fingers.

If you’re going one-handed, try packaged snacks like Jack Link’s Beef Sticks. These tender sticks are easy to eat, provide protein for nourishment and have a smoky, robust taste that’s out-of-this-world.

Rubbing Alcohol

Sometimes you can’t avoid getting grease, sweat or oil on your controller. So what’s the best way to clean off the gunk? With rubbing alcohol!

Whether you dab a little on a cotton ball or use alcohol wipes, wipe the controller thoroughly to remove any grime. It won’t harm your controller, as long as you avoid getting any moisture inside the battery compartment.

Sanitize

If you’re a champion of high scores, there’s no reason you can’t be a champion of cleanliness at the same time. This is your hand sanitizer’s time to shine. You don’t want to rob it of its hero moment, do you?

Bring out those giant bottles and set them right next to your chair. Or better yet, keep a miniature bottle clipped to your belt. Slather it on your hands and flap them dry like a mighty eagle soaring above Mordor. 

Sock Hands

A skincare routine is essential for any gamer. And we know the struggle of trying to simultaneously moisturize your callused hands while keeping your controller grease-free.

Luckily, we’ve got the solution: Sock hands. But not just any socks will do. You need Sasquatch Socks. These tan beauties will help your hands absorb the lotion while safeguarding your X, Y, A and B buttons. 

The Julius Caesar Method

A true friend is one who’s willing to feed you while you rack up points. Yes, that’s the standard we’re going for in 2023. It’s the most legitimate way to game and get your snack on hands-free. All the pros do it, so why can’t you?

The real question is: What are the best snacks for your friends to feed you? 

• Grapes: For this one, they must place a laurel wreath around your head before feeding you. Sorry, we don’t make the rules.
• Popcorn: Bonus if they toss it into your mouth from across the room.
• Jerky Pounders: When a friend makes sure you get your protein in the most delicious way possible, you know they’re your ride or die.

Keep Your Controller Clean and Your Stomach Full

Gaming requires focus and skill, and messy snacks can upend all your hard-earned progress. When hunger strikes, protect your controller with mess-free snacks that taste great. Find the perfect gaming snack today or stop into your nearest store to stock up for your next tournament.