Hyperkin announces Cortana Edition Duke Xbox controller, preorders available
The controller is striking. Are you going to get one?
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What you need to know
Following the success of theHyperkin Duke Xbox One controller, Hyperkin has chosen to create a brand new version of its callback to the original Xbox controller with the Cortana Edition Duke Xbox controller. This version of the controller, created in celebration of 20 years of Halo, has a deep purple color reminiscent of Cortana in Halo: Combat Evolved. The design also prominently features a picture of Cortana herself on the right side of the controller, and there’s even a small Cortana “montage” video built into the Xbox button that plays when you press it.
The controller, like the original Hyperkin Duke, also comes with precision analog triggers and vibration feedback. It uses a wired connection and is compatible with both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. The huge chassis may be difficult to use if you have small hands, but most people generally don’t have issues using the Duke otherwise.
Do you think the controller is one of thebest Xbox accessoriesfor retro players, or are you not a fan? Let us know in the comments. The Cortana Edition Duke Xbox controller is expected to release on Nov. 15, 2021, which is Halo: Combat Evolved’s 20th Anniversary. The controller costs $90 and can be preordered now from Hyperkin’s website.
A blast from the past
This Cortana version of Hyperkin’s Duke is quite a striking option if you’re looking for a retro-style Xbox controller.
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