Many nostalgic Xbox 360 gamers will be pleased to learn that a controller modeled after the classic console's controller will soon be available for the current-gen Xbox Series X/S. For those who miss the feeling of an Xbox 360 controller, one company is bringing it back to life, so it can be enjoyed with the newest generation of Xbox consoles.
Although it's been a long time since the Xbox 360 has been in the spotlight with its initial release in 2005, there are many gamers who have fond recollections of the classic console. Whether the Xbox 360 was someone's first console or just served as a way to make great memories, there are many gamers around the world who had wonderful times with this specific Xbox installment. Naturally, with each new iteration of a console that is released every few years, the accompanying controller tends to change as well. Although these controller changes can be improvements, some gamers prefer the feel of older controllers and wish to see their return. Thanks to one company, that dream will soon be a reality for Xbox 360 fans who want to experience the classic controller with the Xbox Series X/S.
Hyperkin, a company that specializes in creating retro controllers, will be releasing its version of the Xbox 360 controller that is compatible with Xbox Series X/S, so gamers can experience a next gen console with a beloved retro controller. The controller, which will be available on June 6, will be called the Xenon and will be priced at $49.99 USD. For the gamers who wish to customize their Xbox gaming experience, the controller will be available in black, white, pink, and red.
There will also be some modern updates to the retro-inspired controller. Users will be able to take screenshots and record gameplay, and the controller will also have a detachable Type-C cable for charging and updating. For Xbox fans who are particularly eager to get their hands on this throwback product, a pre-order will also be available on May 5. Getting one's hands on this controller will be an exciting new way to experience awesome Game Pass deals and revisiting games already in one's library.
Creations like the Xenon controller from Hyperkin are great ways to bring nostalgia and modern gaming together as one. Although the newest generation of consoles are some of the best to ever be made, sometimes it's nice to get the feeling of an older console that helped build so many memories. With so many gamers growing with Xbox, it will be nice to bring two different generations together in this way.
Source: IGN