Hyperkin announces new retro-styled Xbox controller with Hall Effect triggers and analog sticks
Hyperkin has begun developing its third old-school-themed Xbox controller, which they call the “DuchesS” as an homage to the original Xbox’s “Duke” controller.
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What you need to know
The third-party gaming hardware company, Hyperkin has announcedvia a report by The Verge, that they have commenced development for a new retro-style controller forXboxconsoles which they are naming the “DuchesS”. This controller is a remake of the Controller S, a controller that eventually replaced the original Xbox’s iconic “Duke” controller as consumers hated the Duke back in the day (as confirmed by one of the original Xbox’s creators, Seamus Blackley, during an interview withTime Extension).
Now Hyperkin is bringing back the Controller S as the “DuchesS” and upgrading it to modern standards.
For starters, the DuchesS controller will be made compatible with Xbox One,Xbox Series X,Xbox Series Sconsoles, and PCs that supportWindows 10andWindows 11. In addition, the DuchesS will feature a Share Button for the Xbox Series X|S consoles, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headset jack, and Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers. Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers are the most noteworthy addition, as they provide cleaner, more precise button inputs while playing games and are built to last longer than traditional triggers and analog sticks.
Do note that the designs for the DuchesS as shown in this article are not final and subject to change before they are released. The release date and retail price for the DuchesS controller are yet to be announced by Hyperkin at the time of writing.
The DuchesS will be Hyperkin’s third retro-themed Xbox controller, following their Hyperkin Duke and Hyperkin Xenon controllers. Wereviewed the Hyperkin DukeandHyperkin Xenonand praised them for their high-grade builds and for allowing them to play thebest Xbox gamesfrom the original Xbox and Xbox 360 with the controls they grew up with.
With such a pedigree, Hyperkin’s upcoming DuchesS controller will likely be made with similar levels of superb quality on par with thebest Xbox controllers, and provide a nice, nostalgic alternative method of playingclassic Xbox games available on Xbox Game Pass. Stay tuned for more info as we keep an eye out for the DuchesS' release date and MSRP.
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