Highlights
- Grab the DuchesS Xbox controller for $50, available on August 21 – pre-orders start July 15.
- Compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows 10/11 in black and white.
- Purchase from Hyperkin’s site or Amazon.
Hyperkin has recently revealed that its upcoming Xbox Series X/S controller called “DuchesS” will be available on August 21, 2024, and pre-orders will start soon. The DuchesS will be based on the original “S Model” Xbox controller, and it will cost $50.
Originally unveiled back in January, Hyperkin’s DuchesS Xbox controller will bring back the design of the classic S Model gamepad, and it will be available in black and white colors, being compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows 10/11. The controller is modeled after the controller that Microsoft originally released in 2002, which reworked the previous “Duke” controller’s design to be smaller.
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Now, Hyperkin’s has finally announced the official release date and price for the DuchesS Xbox controller. The controller will be released on August 21, 2024, but gamers can pre-order it starting on July 15. This device can be purchased via Hyperkin’s official website or from Amazon, and it will cost $50 in the United States, but regional pricing may apply. The DuchesS will have a design that is greatly inspired by the original Xbox but with slight tweaks, such as a Share button, and it comes with a USB-C Port and a 3.5mm headset jack.
How To Purchase The DuchesS Xbox Controller?
- The controller costs $50 and can be pre-ordered starting on July 15, 2024.
- The launch will be on August 21.
- Players can purchase this Xbox controller from either Amazon or Hyperkin’s official website.
This is not the first time that Hyperkin is behind a nostalgic comeback of classic Xbox controllers. Back in 2018, Hyperkin released Xbox’s “Duke” controller for Xbox One, for example, which was launched as a limited edition.
Xbox gamers certainly have plenty of options for controllers to pick from right now. Despite many unofficial models being available, the original Xbox Series X/S controller is still one of the best and most popular options, and Microsoft recently unveiled the new Fire Vapor Xbox controller. Priced at $69.99, this controller can be purchased exclusively via the Microsoft Store. While the actual design of the Fire Vapor Xbox controller is not any different from any regular controller, the visuals are pretty radical, as the device uses a color pattern that resembles flames instead of a single color.
Another controller that appeared recently and really stood out was Xbox’s Proteus Controller. While priced at $299, this controller is perfect for gamers with disabilities due to its “snap and play” parts that can be easily attached in different ways, which allows the gamer to customize it and get a more comfortable experience.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Original Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $499
- Weight
- 9.8 LBS