Hyperkin has announced that its premium The Competitor controller is coming to the U.S. with three new colorways: Midas Touch Edition (gold), Murasaki Edition (purple) and Widow Edition (red). Like the original The Competitor, the new Midas Touch, Murasaki, and Widow Edition controllers are designed for Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms.
Hyperkin The Competitor Midas Touch, Murasaki, and Widow Edition controllers feature a symmetrical thumbstick design with twin Hall-Effect thumbsticks topped with either dome or concave thumbstick caps, encased by metal glide rings and anti-friction gates. The controller eliminates stick drift while maintaining smooth movement, exceptional durability, and an overall premium feel.
In addition, the triggers on The Competitor are fitted with Hall-Effect modules for better reliability, action buttons with durable membrane, and a segmented D-pad optimized for precision. The ultra-low-latency response and laser-textured grip also ensure that The Competitor is accurate and snappy, while the twin programmable back buttons, integrated mic-mute and 3.5mm headset jack ensures full functionality.
Pre-orders for The Competitor Midas Touch, Murasaki, and Widow Edition are available now for $49.99 each on Amazon (non-affiliate links):
- Midas Touch (gold) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSHZP25
- Murasaki Edition (purple) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H37RTXJ2
- Widow Edition (white) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H37S7HF2
Shipping is expected to begin as soon as July 9.
The Competitor could be a great fit for Forza Horizon 6, which is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Final Weapon reviewed Forza Horizon 6 and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that it’s “an excellent, high-quality racing game that finally gives players the chance to explore Japan with their favorite cars. Playground Games crafted an amazing open world full of fun content and exciting gameplay, all of which is backed by a stellar soundtrack and incredible direction on sound design.”
