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Controller stands

Desktop stands that display one or two game controllers, sometimes with a headset hook.

Score46RiskyPer print hour$1.83Low returnCompetitionCrowded
Sells for $6 to $32

Specific products to sell

Pick one of these, not the whole niche. Numbers are our estimates for one item.

A typical product here: Wall controller hook

Where each $9.00 sale goes

Filament, power, your time $4.49Marketplace fees $1.31Left from this sale $3.20

One sale ties up the printer for about 1.75 hours. $3.20 ÷ 1.75 h = $1.83 per print hour.

At the typical product's mid price, if it sells. Shipping not included.

Why it can work

  • Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
  • Seasonal demand: November to December gifting

Why it might fail

  • Crowded market, so prices can fall fast
  • Under $2 estimated profit per print hour

Be aware before you sell

Many free PS5 and Xbox stands exist with mixed licences, and Etsy reportedly wants your own design. A neutral stand is low risk, but keep PlayStation, Xbox and controller logos out of the design and use compatibility wording. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.

How to get a file you may sell

  1. Make your own. Tinkercad is free and enough for simple shapes.
  2. Buy a commercial licence. Many designers on Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and Etsy sell one. Read what it allows.
  3. Use open licences. CC0 and CC BY allow selling prints. NC does not. Filter by licence on Printables or MakerWorld and keep a screenshot.

Real 3D printed listings

Double controller holderSee priceTire Tread Controller Display Stand, fits Xbox and PS5, personalized$16.49

Found on Etsy in November 2026. Prices may have changed.

On Etsy right now

6listings in our sample
$38median price
$30 to $64middle half of prices
645views per listing a month
67 %listed in the last 3 months

Tags sellers use controller standgamer giftmini desktopstorage totesstorage minicontrollercontrolx boxgamegamers

From a sample of 3,213 Etsy listings tagged as 3D printed, exported 10 and 11 November 2026 with a third-party Etsy research tool. Medians from that sample, so estimates, not sales data. All niches compared

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Our take

Stands print quickly, gamers buy for looks, and themed designs reach about $65 while typical ones sit near $12 to $24 (GBP at roughly 1.3). It works with a distinctive theme and a headset hook, and fails as another plain cradle.

How the score adds up
Profit per print hour5/30
Demand15/25
Low competition5/20
Low legal risk15/15
Evidence quality6/10

The score is our estimate from public prices and signals, not sales data. Evidence confidence: medium.

Competition

Public signals suggest high competition.

Make it your own
  • Fit it to one device or desk setup people search for
  • Add a useful extra, like a cable slot or hidden storage
  • Offer colour pairs that match popular setups
Where to find 3D files

Use these for research. Check each licence and never assume you may sell a print. Search links show live results.

MakerWorldPrintablesThangsThingiverseCults3D

Demand signals
  • An Etsy controller stand showed 20+ views in the last 24 hours in search results. source
  • Another Etsy controller stand showed only 8 left and in 1 cart. source
  • A double controller holder showed low stock with only 3 left. source

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