Summary
A new third-partyXboxcontroller bears a striking resemblance to Sony’s DualSense, giving those used to the standard Xbox One and Series X gamepads a new way to play. Debates about what controller is best have been held for decades at this point, but both Microsoft and Sony seem to have struck gold with their most recent crop of gamepads. However, with this new DualSense-esque controller,Xboxfans have a chance to see what all the hype is about when it comes to PlayStation.
First delving into the world of video game consoles in 2001, Microsoft has evolved and upgraded its Xbox brand and hardware in countless ways over the years, with the company’s current venture, the Xbox Series X, proving to be a popular and powerful machine. Taking notes from its predecessor,the now-infamous Xbox One, Microsoft’s Series X packs a lot under the hood, providing gamers with a console featuring an eight-core CPU and a custom GPU designed specifically for gaming’s most intensive titles. However, none of this matters if the controller itself isn’t user-friendly and comfortable, with Microsoft’s Xbox gamepad practically keeping the same layout and general design over the last two decades. With the launch of Hyperkin’s new PS5-inspired controller, though, some may be tempted to see what else Xbox’s competition has in store.
Hyperkin’s aptly-titled new gamepad, the Competitor, takes inspiration from Sony’s DualSense controller. Thismodern piece of hardware launched with the PlayStation 5,acting as the next iteration of Sony’s long line of DualShock controllers. Now, the lines are being blurred, with Hyperkin designing a controller for Xbox consoles that both looks and feels like the PlayStation 5’s DualSense. The wired controller even includes a PS5-style d-pad, and Hall Effect sticks placed in the classic PlayStation style.
Hyperkin Reveals New PS5-Inspired Xbox Controller
The sticks have always been one of the biggest differences between Microsoft and Sony’s design philosophy regarding gamepads, with Xbox historically using an offset placement. PlayStation fans have grown accustomed to sticks in the same lower region, something those with Xbox consoles may have wanted to test out for themselves. Pricing for the new controller has not been released yet, but Hyperkin does have a history ofplaying around with both Xbox and PlayStation accessories. A release date has also not been specified, but fans looking to get their hands on the new controller likely won’t have to wait long to hear more.
Microsoft is rumored to announce its next consolesoon as both it and Sony continue to battle to dominate the video game industry. A PS5 Pro was released last year, something that had long been awaited by the PlayStation community. It’s unknown what Microsoft intends to do with its nextXboxconsole, though pushing performance will likely remain a main focus going into the new year and beyond.
