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$34.23* | Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Sticks (Black) at Amazon
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Pros
- Hall-effect sticks: exceptionally tight, smooth, zero deadzone; standout feature.
- Triggers: short, sharp travel; fast actuation for quick shots.
- Face buttons: firm, tactile "thunk" (except D-pad down).
- Build/nostalgia: faithful Xbox S shape and feel.
Cons- Start/Back placement: bottom-left of left stick. Requires thumb lift to press (unlike modern Xbox center placement).
- White/Black buttons: mirror bumpers; not independently mappable (at least outside deep Steam remaps).
- D-pad down: mushier and less reliable than other directions.
- Wired only: sturdy USB-C cable, but wireless expected at this price/era.
- Trigger acoustics: hollow spring echo due to shell cavity.
Okay / Contextual- Ergonomics: true Xbox S bulk. Comfortable short-term; hand fatigue over long sessions (large hands).
- Bumpers: large and flat; functional but basic. No extra bumper layer.
- Status LED: small indicator above logo; a ring would be clearer.
TL;DRBest-in-class hall-effect sticks in a faithful OG Xbox shell, but dated button layout and wired-only design hurt usability for modern shooters.
Recommendation
👍 Maybe — Buy for stick feel and nostalgia.
👎 No — If you need modern button placement or wireless.
👍 Yes — If hall-effect precision is your top priority and layout quirks don't matter.
For reasons I can't quite explain, only the 2nd-gen Nintendo Pro Controller has that truly smooth grip. The handles are molded as a single piece without the seam lines you feel on PlayStation or Xbox controllers. Everywhere your hand rests is one continuous, smooth shell.
The thumbsticks are also thoughtfully designed. They use a rubber limiter beneath the plastic housing, so when you push the stick to its edge, it's the thumbstick base contacting the rubber — not the stem grinding against the plastic. The result is an exceptionally smooth rotation and a more refined feel overall.
Of course, it's not perfect. It runs a bit small, has no linear trigger switch, and compatibility can be an issue outside the Nintendo ecosystem. But if you're looking for a high-quality controller, the Pro Controller is absolutely worth trying.
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