Two years ago, Hyperkin introduced the Xenon, a wired controller inspired by the iconic Xbox 360 design. If you grew up playing on the Xbox 360, you can relive those nostalgic memories by grabbing this Xbox 360-style controller, which is now available on Amazon at a 22% discount.
For years, Hyperkin has been making gaming controllers inspired by retro consoles, such as the original Xbox and Nintendo 64. The Hyperkin Duke and DuchesS were excellent replicas of the original Xbox controllers, but if you spent a lot of time playing on the Xbox 360, the Xenon is the best option to take you back to the golden days of Xbox.
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Usually priced at $50, the 22% discount knocks $11 off the asking price, bringing it down to $39. While it has been on sale for slightly less before, this is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday. That said, the controller is available in five different colors, but only the pink variant is currently discounted—and it’s selling fast, so make sure to act quickly.
Buy HereNamed after the Xbox 360 codename, the Xenon is identical to the original Xbox 360 controller in terms of design. Hyperkin did a fantastic job of recreating the look and feel of the OG controller, down to the ergonomics, Xbox button, and iconic face button colors. This pink version also pays homage to the pink Xbox 360 controller released in 2007, with some subtle differences. Instead of gray accents, the Hyperkin controller features white accents on the top and bottom, as well as on the thumbsticks.
In addition to all the classic callbacks to the original controller, the Xenon features some nifty modern additions, such as a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and the Menu, Share, and View buttons found on newer Xbox controllers. The only downside is that it’s available exclusively in a wired version due to Microsoft’s restrictions. Some users also note that the thumbsticks feel more like those on the Xbox Series X controllers, but it’s otherwise a perfect replica of the Xbox 360 controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Other Retro-Style Xbox Accessories Deals
The Hyperkin Duke controller is probably what put the peripheral maker on the map. Available in various colors, including a transparent green finish reminiscent of the original Xbox, the Duke was an instant hit among retro Xbox gaming fans. Sadly, it’s out of stock everywhere, but you can pick up the Hyperkin DuchesS, a replica of the smaller version of the Duke, known as the ‘Controller S.’ The DuchesS is currently available on Amazon at a 10% discount.
If you’re looking for more retro Xbox gaming accessories beyond controllers, the recently released 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse should be right up your alley. Featuring the transparent green finish of the Halo-themed original Xbox, along with accents in the iconic Xbox colors, both peripherals make perfect additions to any retro Xbox setup. While they aren’t on sale yet, they come at a reasonable price of $60 for the mouse, and $120 for the keyboard.
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