Hyperkin reveals official Xbox 360 replica controller for Xbox and PC
This retro controller brings back memories of the Xbox 360.
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The company that brought back the Duke is reaching back to another part of Xbox history.
On Tuesday, Hyperkin revealed the Xenon, an officially licensed replica Xbox 360 controller that’s compatible withXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The controller has been modified with modern features from thebest Xbox controllers, including the Share Button, a 3.5mm headset jack, and a USB-C charging cable.
“I remember when the Xbox 360 came out, it was a revolutionary experience,” said Slade Dude Suzuki, Hyperkin product developer. “Online multiplayer, digital downloadable games, and a controller like no other. I have such fond memories with the Xbox 360, and we are so excited to bring some of that nostalgia back to modern consoles with the Xenon controller.”
Hyperkin has previously worked to provide realized nostalgia with Xbox gaming hardware, working with Microsoft back in 2018 to license a replica of theOriginal Xbox Duke controller. Two updated versions, themed after the translucent green Original Xbox and the purple of Halo’s Cortana, were released in 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Original Xbox and the 20th anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved.
The Xenon is slated to be available in white, black, red, and pink, so there’s plenty of variety that reflects some of the actual Xbox 360 controllers that were released. Right now, Hyperkin has not provided a price or release date for the Xenon controller, but we’ll be sure to provide an update when these details become available.
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
