The Xbox 360 gamepad is back, and you can pre-order it now

Announced in late 2022, Hyperkin’s officially licensed revival of the Xbox 360 controller is now available for pre-order. The $49.99 Xenon, named after the Xbox 360’s codename, will launch on June 6 in four colors: white, black, pink, or red. It’s already got me thinking back to when Elijah Wood debuted the Xbox 360 on MTV in 2005. This release comes from the same company that resurrected the gigantic “Duke” original Xbox controller, complete with an animating screen in the middle.

It may have the same look as the Xbox 360 original gamepad but has many modern features. These include precision analog triggers for game play, support for Windows PC and Xbox Series X, a button to share game clips and a 10-foot USB cable that can be detached. Yep, it’s wired. This fact may disappoint some, but the controller seems to be a good one.