Hyperkin is ready to shake up the controller market again with its new release, The Competitor, arriving this October for $49.99. First unveiled earlier this year, the controller immediately sparked attention for its striking resemblance to Sony’s DualSense – from the smooth black-and-white shell to the symmetrical analog sticks. 
It’s essentially a DualSense reimagined for Xbox and PC, minus the touchpad.
While the resemblance is undeniable, Hyperkin has made some practical tweaks. The Competitor ditches wireless play, haptic feedback, and motion controls, but in return offers hall effect joysticks and triggers, programmable back buttons, and a dedicated mute button – the kind of features that appeal to competitive players who prioritize durability and responsiveness. Early hands-on impressions praised the accuracy of the sticks and the comfortable button layout.
Color options expand the appeal further, with blue, red, and gold versions joining the standard black and white. These variants will roll out in the UK, EU, and Australia first, with North American availability still pending.
Hyperkin isn’t new to nostalgia-driven hardware. Fans will remember their recreations of the original Xbox “Duke” controller and its sleeker follow-up, the DuchesS. Now, with The Competitor, the company is targeting gamers who appreciate the DualSense design but want something tuned specifically for Xbox and PC ecosystems.
Whether you see it as a budget-friendly pro-style option or simply a “DualSense for Xbox,” one thing is clear: The Competitor is aiming straight for players who don’t mind wires if it means precise control.