During CES 2026, GameSir and Hyperkin revealed the X5 Alteron controller for PC, iOS, Android, and both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The controller features swappable button modules that feature layouts based on the Nintendo 64, GameCube, or a fight pad, among others.
The trailer description for the controller describes its features:
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- Industry-Leading: Leverages GameSir’s state-of-the-art compact yet fully extensible telescopic arm design—secures snug, fatigue-free compatibility with Mobile, Switch, and Mini Tablets of varying sizes, without sacrificing portability or grip comfort.
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- Retro-Modern Aesthetic Fusion: Boasts Hyperkin’s signature playful shapes, vibrant color schemes, and creative modular design – blending nostalgic charm with contemporary gaming style.
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- Cross-Platform Versatility: The ultimate side-mounted controller solution tailored for Switch, Mobile Devices, and Mini Tablets – supports seamless low latency wireless connectivity, with smooth switching across all your favorite gaming platforms.
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- Modular Customization Potential: Hyperkin’s creative module system matching the input scheme to each generation of classic and modern consoles.
Check out the trailer for the X5 Alteron from GameSir and Hyperkin below:
Currently, the release date and price of the X5 Alteron are unknown. However, one of many games that you can use the controller with upon its release is Resident Evil Requiem. It launches February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. This past June, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. During The Game Awards 2025, Capcom confirmed that iconic series protagonist Leon Kennedy is making his return as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem.
