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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 24 Comments

Update (12/16): This is now up on Amazon. It can be ordered, though the product is temporarily out of stock. We assume orders will ship soon.

Original (12/13): Back during the Switch’s early days, the Joy-Con grip with the controllers slotted in often drew comparisons to a puppy’s face. Hyperkin is taking advantage of the previous buzz with a new accessory.

Amazon is listing the “Pupper” Controller Attachment for Switch Joy-Con. It offers the following:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments

Earlier this week, snakebyte announced a few accessories for Switch. Hyperkin has now announced its own line of accessories for the platform.

Hyperkin’s offerings include a 5 ft. USB Type-C charging cable, a USB-C AC adapter with a 4 ft. cable, a car charger adapter for the console that has a 5 ft. cable. On top of that, a screen protector, hard shell carrying case, and travel bag with padded storage are in the works.

Here’s a look at the different accessories:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 36 Comments

Hyperkin showcased “ProCube” at EVO 2015 last year in hopes of bringing the new GameCube-inspired controller to market. Having been well-received, it’s now being sold as an actual product.

These Wii U controllers are wireless, so no Wii Remote is required. They’re also compatible with games that make use of the Pro Controller.

Pre-orders are up on Hyperkin’s website here. Black, white, and purple controllers are all $30 each. Shipping should begin on February 1.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Earlier this month, Hyperkin revealed a new GameCube-style controller known as the “ProCube”. The plan is have it work with all games that support the Pro Controller on Wii U.

Hyperkin ended up showcasing “handmade” prototypes of the ProCube at EVO 2015, and gathered feedback from gamers. There’s good news to report: the controller was very well received.

Hyperkin product manager Chris Gallizzi told GamesBeat:

“The results are very positive. Every single person loved how comfortable the controller is. [Evo attendees] commented on how they love the fact that it will work on all pro-controller supported games. The one thing that stood out to all survey takers was the bumpers and triggers. Since they are digital, not analog, they feel as if they get a more immediate response then the original GameCube controller.”

When the ProCube was first unveiled, Hyperkin said the controller would move into production depending on how it was received. There’s a high chance then that the product will eventually be sold on the market.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 26 Comments

Over on Reddit, Hyperkin revealed a new GameCube-style controller for Wii U called the “ProCube”. This would work with all titles on the console that support the Pro Controller, and wouldn’t require an adapter since it syncs directly with the system.

The ProCube is very much like Nintendo’s original GameCube controller. It just has a few extra buttons that would make it work with Wii U games that offer the Pro Controller scheme.

As things stand now, the ProCube isn’t an absolutely final product that will hit the market. It’s currently in the prototype stage, and Hyperkin will have it at EVO 2015 to gather feedback. Hyperkin product manager Chris Gallizzi told GamesBeat, “If the overall feedback is awesome and accepting we will move into production.”

Hyperkin will be using feedback obtained from EVO players to make changes to things such button placement and the sensitivity of the analog sticks. Ultimately, the company wants to have a controller that can appeal to everyone.

The ProCube is only planned as a wireless controller at the moment, but a wired version could be produced as well. Assuming the reception is positive, it’s expected to carry a price point somewhere between $30 and $40.

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