Hyperkin’s Xbox 360 controller reissue now has a value and launch date

Excellent news for nostalgic millennial players: Hyperkin’s remake of the Xbox 360 controller is inching nearer to launch. The Xenon controller was first introduced by Hyperkin again in November, however not a lot strong data was given outdoors of some renders and the fundamental information that this reissue might be a USB-C wired-only reprisal for Xbox Collection X / S and PC.

Now, Hyperkin says the Xenon controller is ready for launch on June sixth, with preorders on its retailer starting Might fifth. When you have sufficient love for the previous Xbox 360 controller that you just wish to personal a reissue, which eschews wi-fi connectivity and the traditional inexperienced LED-surrounded information buton, the brand new model will price $49.99 in white, black, crimson, or pink.

As somebody who spent a while testing Hyperkin’s Duke, I can inform you it’s a enjoyable collectible that pays a loving homage. A logical controller to make use of right this moment, although? No, not a lot. Picture by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

In comparison with Hyperkin’s Duke, a reissue of the enormous controller from the unique Xbox which prices $90 when not on a steep low cost, the Xenon is way more inexpensive. And I’d wager it’s a way more usable controller for present video games, because the Xbox 360 controller grew to become the mildew for many fashionable gamepads used right this moment. In contrast to a Duke, the Xenon shouldn’t put the person at an obstacle with awkwardly slapped-on bumper buttons. All of the buttons we usually use right this moment had been current on the Xbox 360 technology, and the Xenon may even have View and Share buttons in addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack, like the present customary Xbox controller.

Are your glasses rose-tinted sufficient to make you desire a new model of the controller from Microsoft’s almost 18 year-old Xbox? (Sure, folks, the Xbox 360 can almost vote. We previous).