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The long-awaited Fable reboot is a couple of seasons away, and the more I see it, the more it makes me want to replay the original 2004 classic to kill time before the new one arrives.
However, I want to play Fable with a nostalgia twist, and one of the best ways to do that, aside from Hyperkin's Duke controller, is the Hyperkin DuchesS wired Xbox controller, now on sale for a 32% discount on Amazon.
Why buy the Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox controller?
The Hyperkin DuchesS is more just a nostalgia-driven novelty item; it's a well-made Xbox accessory that can hang with the best Xbox controllers at a budget price range.
It's a nearly flawless recreation of the Xbox S controller released in 2004, while incorporating smoother grips and a refined build to make it comfortable to hold for many hours of use.
It's also packed with a plethora of modern technology to help boost its fun-factor, whether you're playing a modern Xbox title or a retro Xbox game via Backwards Compatibility.
These include Hall Effect analog sticks to give the player greater control of their in-game character while protecting the controller from "stick drift" and Dynamic Impulse Triggers with Enhanced Tactile Feedback to enhance a player's immersion when firing guns in first-person shooters like Call of Duty or Overwatch.
On top of that, the Hyperkin DuchesS has a Share button so you can record video clips or take screenshots of epic or funny moments of your playthroughs, and a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can plug in the best Xbox headsets to chat with your friends online with.
The only real drawback of the Hyperkin DuchesS is that it has no wireless connectivity as it's purely a wired controller.
So, if you don't mind a little cable management, then the Hyperkin DuchesS is a worthy purchase for any old-school Xbox fan, especially for those on a budget, as its discounted price of $34.24 on Amazon is now $30.75 cheaper than the standard Xbox controller's $69.99 MSRP.
FAQ
What platforms is it compatible with?
The Hyperkin DuchesS wired controller is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Is it wireless?
No. The Hyperkin DuchesS is purely a wired controller that connects to consoles via a detachable USB-C connector.
How does the White and Black buttons work?
The Black and White buttons function like the ones featured in the original Xbox S controller's buttons while acting as alternative ways to use the controller's new bumper buttons.
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