The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for mobile and Switch ...

Deciding between PlayStation or Xbox might seem like a no-brainer for some, but for others, it’s a more difficult choice. From the hardware to the games, subscriptions, and accessories, there’s a lot ...

I have been playing games with Xbox controllers for nearly two decades now, but I will admit, there are times when I miss playing with a PlayStation controller. Its iconic design and button layout ...

TL;DR: Hyperkin's The Competitor is a wired, affordable $49.99 controller launching in October 2025 for PC and Xbox gamers. Featuring Hall-Effect thumbsticks, metal glide rings, and a segmented D-pad, ...

Hyperkin and GameSir have each made great controllers for PC, consoles and mobiles, but for CES 2026 they've teamed up for the first time to create a fascinating transforming controller: the X5 ...

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...

At the beginning of the year, Hyperkin revealed The Competitor, a DualSense-style controller for PCs and Xbox consoles. You know, for competitive gamers. Now, the controller has a price and a release ...

For the last month, I’ve been playing around with Hyperkin‘s new Competitor controller. This wired gamepad is an officially licensed Xbox controller that is designed to look and feel like a ...

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