Hyperkin DuchesS Wired Controller Modernizes its Classic Xbox Counterpart, Here’s Why Everyone Should Pick One Up for $34

In a world of gaming gear where new designs follow every trend, Hyperkin’s DuchesS Wired Controller, priced at $34.24 (down from $49.99), is a throwback to what worked best from the start. This takes the classic shape of the first Xbox controller and adds just enough new to fit into the 2025 lineup.

Hall Effect joysticks are the most innovative feature here. These use magnets instead of carbon brushes, so the sticks are smooth over time and don’t drift like other pads after a few months of heavy use. Push them left or right and you get a precise response, and your nudges become on-screen movement that tracks exactly as intended. With the classic twin stick layout, it’s as natural as ever to aim in shooters and explore open worlds.

Impulse triggers deliver game events right to your fingertips. Squeeze them during a gunfight and you’ll feel the recoil or pull of a bowstring through subtle vibrations that match the action on screen. Bumpers are above the triggers for shoulder-fired mayhem in modern games.


The LB and RB buttons click with a nice sound, hard enough to register accidental brushing but light enough for quick combos. Below them the D-pad and face buttons are spaced as usual—ABXY in the pattern millions have come to expect—while a central sharing button lets you collect clips or screenshots with a single press.


The back grips have a slight texture for sweat-free grips, and the overall balance prevents wrist strain during long grinds. Plug it into an Xbox Series X or S via USB-C and it syncs instantly, ready for everything from backward compatible classics to the latest releases.