The defacto gamepad for PC and Xbox gaming circa 2005 is making a return. After resurrecting the original Xbox "duke" controller, Hyperkin is bringing back the Xbox 360 gamepad, 17 years after its debut. It's referred to as the Xenon controller, and looks just like the original 360 controller, with a few modernizations; it sports Menu, View, and Share buttons now, uses USB-C, and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. There are four colors available, ranging from the original white, to the 360 Slim-styled black, pink, and red. No pricing was revealed, but Hyperkin's original Xbox controller retailed for $70 when it came out, so it'll likely be around that price range.

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The defacto gamepad for PC and Xbox gaming circa 2005 is making a return. After resurrecting the original Xbox "duke" controller, Hyperkin is bringing back the Xbox 360 gamepad, 17 years after its debut. It's referred to as the Xenon controller, and looks just like the original 360 controller, with a few modernizations; it sports Menu, View, and Share buttons now, uses USB-C, and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. There are four colors available, ranging from the original white, to the 360 Slim-styled black, pink, and red. No pricing was revealed, but Hyperkin's original Xbox controller retailed for $70 when it came out, so it'll likely be around that price range.

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Alrighty then...

I'm excited for a potential new controller, especially one that models something from my childhood, but Hyperkin's Duke really wasn't... great. It was a great piece of tech to look at and admire, but real world usage fell short. It suffered from the same analog stick issues that most third parties do. This really saddened me.

 

[raxadian]

I have the PC version and still use it, unfortunately Flycast doesn't recognise all the buttons for some reason.

 

[Marc_LFD]

If it's nearly identical then it's almost plagiarism, but they have the license to do it so it's not.

Admittedly, the 360 controller was/is an excellent controller (except the d-pad).

 

[EldritchPenumbra]

I just want a firmware that opens up the Google Stadia controller so it can be used as a Bluetooth device on anything. Since it came out, all other controllers seem to pale in comparison, minus some of the stuff from 8Bitdo, and the PS5 controller...
...minus it's touch device.

 

[subcon959]

The wired 360 pad is still my controller of choice on the PC. Hopefully, they make a decent copy so I can replace mine when it stops working.

 

[DKB]

I really liked the controller. But yeah, the D-pad was horrible..

 

[CoolMe]

Will it work on the 360 as well (and not just on pc)?
Either way, the more controllers out there the better, the originals will eventually fade away or become pricey (specially the wired *my preferred* ones) as time goes on..

 

[godreborn]

If it's nearly identical then it's almost plagiarism, but they have the license to do it so it's not.

Admittedly, the 360 controller was/is an excellent controller (except the d-pad).

same for me. terrible dpad. even the adjustable dpad sucks ass.

 

[CeeDee]

Are these just wired or do they make them in wireless?

 

[Reploid]

Wired only. Kinda lame

 

[CoolMe]

same for me. terrible dpad. even the adjustable dpad sucks ass.

Although i agree with your sentiment, i think it still does a decent job with 2D games imo. And since most 2D games can be played very well with the thumbstick (apart from those who require precision..), i'd just switch into that if i ever feel the need to..

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Are these just wired or do they make them in wireless?

Looks like a detachable usb cable from the image above (if that's how the controller will look like).

 

[dudeguy2022]

I feel like this won't be a great success.

 

[MorningBlunt]

Will it work on the 360 as well (and not just on pc)?
Either way, the more controllers out there the better, the originals will eventually fade away or become pricey (specially the wired *my preferred* ones) as time goes on..

I have to say 'doubt'.

 

[Marc_LFD]

I feel like this won't be a great success.

They should make a wireless edition as well and replace that d-pad.

 

[tbgtbg]

same for me. terrible dpad. even the adjustable dpad sucks ass.

It does but it doesn't suck quite as much ass as the non-adjustable d-dap.

Still, the xbone pads were almost the same but he d-pad actaully was better (but still not as good as a 1st party d-pad should be).

Odd because the original xb s-controller d-pad was fine (no idea about series).

Overall, I just don't see why anyone would want one of these in 2022 when other, better pads are out there.

 

[ZeroT21]

Personally, the controller works fine for me except for fighting games where a proper d-pad is required

 

[Marc_LFD]

Overall, I just don't see why anyone would want one of these in 2022 when other, better pads are out there.

Nostalgia? There certainly are better controllers.

The Stadia controller is a great, affordable pad for retro and modern games (has to be used wired unless someone finds a way to use it wirelessly).

 

[Armadillo]

Fix the d-pad and it would be my perfect controller. Don't mind the Xbox one & Xbox Series controller, but prefer the 360 controller over them. Just the d-pad sucked.

If the d-pad is fixed, can be used wireless and still takes AA batteries, I might get it.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Xbox one & Xbox Series controller

Isn't that the same thing with a different name?