Hyperkin just announced that their premium gaming controller, The Competitor, is now shipping out across North America and select global territories. This controller, which somehow retails for just $49.99 comes packed with Hall-effect sensors in the sticks and triggers, swappable thumbsticks, and dual programmable back buttons. The Competitor's price brings it well under the MSRP cost of first-party controller offerings from both Sony and Microsoft, both of which lack Hall-effect modules and, outside of the more premium versions, also lack back buttons.
In addition to buying direct from Hyperkin, The Competitor is also available on Amazon for those in the United States. If you're in Europe, you can check out Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Argos, Elkjop, VPD, and Alza. Australian gamers should check out EB Games. The controller comes in four color schemes: White, Black, Blue, and Gold. The Blue and Gold color schemes are not yet available in North America yet.
The Competitor is officially licensed for Xbox but it can be used on PC and for streaming games through various Cloud gaming services. The controller features DualSense style symmetrical thumbsticks design but with button glyphs familiar to Xbox players. The D-pad is segmented, again like the DualSense. Both the D-pad and all action buttons use the familiar membrane cushion for activation.
Players have the option between dome and concave thumbstick design. These can be swapped around as desired. The sticks are also encased in metal glide rings and anti-friction gates.
Hall-effect sensors are used for both thumbsticks and the triggers. The Competitor also features two programmable back buttons. These additional buttons also have a locking feature. The controller also includes an integrated mic mute button and a 3.5mm headset jack.
I consider an embarrassing mistake to be quoting the wrong person and interpreting the quote in the wrong context by referencing a website that referenced another website that didn't do their research (or watch the livestream/VOD of a conference), and then making a headline attacking Xbox. I'm looking at you Kotaku. I waited hours for you to correct it, and then E-mailed you explaining the ACTUAL conference wasn't even Xbox related, especially when it's the CEO who made that similar (but the not same as what you quoted) statement for a completely different context. The correction and admission of the mistake happened within half an hour. I know that came from me. You're welcome Kotaku.
No, I'm not a Microsoft fanboy. I don't even own an Xbox nor do I have an Xbox controller for PC games. I just disliked that egregious error based on parroting other websites instead of making your own article using your own research. I'm fine with promoting other website articles and adding in your own thoughts and opinions though, just as long as it's not copied homework and you've verified the information to be true with the resources you have.