Tire tread controller standCar-themed stand for racing game fansSells for $14 to $28About 4.5 h, 90 g, leaves $12.15Try more per plateSeen on Etsy
Score56Worth testingPer print hour$2.70OkayCompetitionSome sellersSpecific products to sell
Pick one of these, not the whole niche. Numbers are our estimates for one item.
Tentacle controller standMonster-themed stand for a gamer shelfSells for $16 to $32About 8.5 h, 150 g, leaves $12.77Try more per plateSeen for sale
Score52Worth testingPer print hour$1.50Low returnCompetitionSome sellersDouble controller holderHolds two pads side by sideSells for $12 to $24About 4.2 h, 85 g, leaves $9.59Try more per plateSeen on Etsy
Score48RiskyPer print hour$2.26OkayCompetitionCrowdedWall controller hookCheap screw-on hook that frees desk spaceSells for $6 to $12About 1.8 h, 28 g, leaves $3.20Try more per plateIdea to test
Score42RiskyPer print hour$1.83Low returnCompetitionCrowdedA typical product here: Wall controller hook
Where each $19.00 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 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
- Make your own. Tinkercad is free and enough for simple shapes.
- Buy a commercial licence. Many designers on Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and Etsy sell one. Read what it allows.
- 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.
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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.
- Universal controller stand Etsy
- Double controller holder Etsy
- Kraken Controller Holder 3D Printed Tentacle Stand for PS5 Xbox and PC Gaming Goimagine $24
- 3D printed PS5 controller and headset stand district.net $16.00 plus $5.00 shipping
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.
- PS5 Dualsense Controller Stand V2 (Printables) Licence: not checked
- Controller / Headset Holder (MakerWorld) Licence: not checked
- Hand Controller Stand (MyMiniFactory) Licence: not checked
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