Tag: Hyperkin
News Special Edition OG Xbox 'S' Controller Unveiled By Accessory Maker Hyperkin
"A perfect blend of nostalgia & innovation"
Exactly a year ago, accessory maker Hyperkin announced its modernised take on the OG Xbox 'S Controller', and today the company has unveiled a special edition of this Xbox 'DuchesS' remake. Dubbed the Special Edition Greenhaven DuchesS, this new Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controller harkens back to the...
News Hyperkin Is Going Full-PS5 With Its New 'Competitor' Xbox Controller
DualSense in disguise
We've seen a few PS5-style Xbox controllers over the years, but this must be the most similar of all! As part of CES 2025, Hyperkin has announced a new Xbox controller called "The Competitor" that very much resembles the DualSense. As you can see, this controller drops the left thumbstick down to the bottom of the controller...
News Original 'S Model' Xbox Controller Returns For Series X|S This August
Update: Pre-orders have begun!
Update (Tue 16th Jul, 2024): Well, we've passed the pre-order date, which means the Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox controller is now available to buy from some retailers! We'll throw a couple of links down below if you're interested in getting one. Keep in mind that the controller comes in both black and white variants - you...
News The Original Xbox 'S Controller' Is Being Remade By Hyperkin
First the Duke, now the Duchess
Hyperkin has been on a bit of a roll in recent years when it comes to Xbox nostalgia. It all started with the company making an officially licensed 'Duke' controller for Xbox One, before the team brought back '05 with a remake of the Xbox 360 controller earlier this year. Now, they're going back to the original Xbox...
News Hyperkin Announces New Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks And Impulse Triggers
"Say goodbye to stick drift and trigger wear"
Back in July, you may recall that GameSir announced the "world's first Xbox controller with Hall Effect Sticks", and now we've got another one coming from Hyperkin in the form of "The Competitor". This controller was actually revealed a little while ago, but the addition of Hall Effect Sticks and Hall...
News Xbox 360 New-Gen Controllers Now Up For Pre-Order At Hyperkin
A classic returns
Last year, third party accessor maker Hyperkin revealed that it was bringing back the Xbox 360 controller, by creating a set of officially licensed wired 360 pads for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Well, they're hitting store shelves this June, and four different variations are now up for pre-order on the Hyperkin website. Fans can...
News The Xbox 360 Controller Is Being Revived By Hyperkin This June
"Licensed and designed for Xbox"
Following a reveal towards the end of last year, video game accessory manufacturer Hyperkin has announced it will be launching its official Xbox 360 controller replica 'Xenon' on June 6th, 2023 for $49.99 USD. This "licensed controller" will be available for pre-order on May 5th, 2023 and can be used with Xbox...
News Rock Band Tweet Goes Viral As Hyperkin Asks Epic Games To Make A New Version
"Completely blown away by the community response"
We're still having a fantastic time with Rock Band 4 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to this day, but unfortunately it's not getting the attention it deserves for one big reason - the instruments are so expensive as they're no longer being produced. Seriously, the prices are crazy,...
News Xbox 360 Controllers Are Officially Coming Back Thanks To Hyperkin
The GOAT returns
The Xbox 360 controller, for our money, is one of the very best in gaming history. It refined the original Xbox pad just enough to create something special, and well, it looks like we might be able to experience using it again soon on modern platforms! Third party manufacturer Hyperkin has revealed that it's set to create some...
News Remember Microsoft Zune? Hyperkin Jokes About Bringing It Back
Retro beats
Do you guys remember the Microsoft Zune? Yeah, there was the weird marketplace for accessing music, TV shows etc. on the Xbox 360, but we mean the actual iPod-like device? Well, accessory manufacturer Hyperkin does, and they've joked about bringing it back. Hyperkin has made a bit of a habit in recent years of remaking old Xbox stuff...
News Hyperkin Announces 'Cortana Edition' Xbox Duke Controller
Available to pre-order now
Hyperkin caused a buzz earlier this month when it announced it was bringing back the original Xbox Duke controller for Xbox's 20th anniversary, and a new variant has now been added in the form of a 'Cortana Edition'. The Cortana Edition features a "special Halo 20th anniversary Cortana design" along with a "Cortana...
News Hyperkin Is Bringing Out A Travel Bag For The Xbox Series X|S
Take your console on the go
Accessories manufacturer Hyperkin, which has been in the news recently for its upcoming 20th anniversary edition of the Xbox Duke controller, has quietly unveiled a brand-new travel bag for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Part of the 'Rook' line of travel bags, this is specifically designed for the Xbox Series X,...
