Key Takeaways
1. 8BitDo has released the Arcade Controller, available in two models: N Edition for Windows and Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Edition for Xbox consoles and Windows.
2. HyperX is set to launch its own leverless arcade controller called the HyperX Clutch Tachi, aimed at competing with 8BitDo’s Xbox version.
3. The HyperX Clutch Tachi is a wired controller featuring an Xbox button and matches the button layout of the 8BitDo controller but lacks four extra programmable buttons.
4. The HyperX controller uses TMR sensors for improved accuracy and includes customizable RGB lighting via HyperX NGENUITY software.
5. Pricing for the HyperX Clutch Tachi is not yet confirmed, but it is expected to be lower than the 8BitDo Arcade Controller, which is priced at $79.99.
This year, 8BitDo introduced the Arcade Controller, a controller without sticks that comes in two models: an N Edition for Windows and Nintendo Switch, and an Xbox Edition for Xbox consoles and Windows. Recently, a leak has surfaced indicating that HP-owned HyperX is set to unveil its own version of a leverless arcade controller, aiming to compete with the 8BitDo Arcade Controller designed for Xbox.
Details about the HyperX Clutch Tachi
According to a report from WindowsLatest, the leaked controller is named the HyperX Clutch Tachi. The images leaked show it features an Xbox button, suggesting it will carry the “Designed for Xbox” branding. However, the images and a product video indicate that the HyperX Clutch Tachi is a wired controller, unlike the wireless functionality of the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox, which is currently priced at $79.99 on Amazon.
Features and Comparison
The HyperX Clutch Tachi includes twelve buttons, matching the button layout of the 8BitDo controller. However, 8BitDo offers four extra programmable buttons for executing complex combinations. Additionally, the HyperX version appears to be noticeably thicker and has a removable metallic faceplate, in contrast to the glass surface of the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox.
Technology and Pricing Speculation
From the source, it’s highlighted that the HyperX Clutch Tachi employs TMR sensors, which is a first in arcade controllers, providing more accurate controls. It also features RGB lighting that can be personalized through the new HyperX NGENUITY software. There’s no word yet on the pricing for the HyperX Clutch Tachi, but since it is a wired controller, it is likely to be cheaper than the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox, which debuted at $99.99.
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