The video game accessory maker Retro Fighters will officially start accepting pre-orders for the Hunter 360 — a new, wireless evolution of the original Xbox 360 controller — at some point later today.
In case you're unfamiliar, Retro Fighters has had previous experience in producing Xbox controllers in the past, being the designer of The Hunter wireless controller for the original Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Now, though, it appears it is turning its sights on the console's immediate successor, hoping to make a new wireless "evolution" of the classic Xbox 360 controller that provides a smooth, drift-less experience for modern players to enjoy.
According to the announcement, the new controller will be compatible with the original Xbox 360 and PC (there's no mention of Switch this time around) and will use 2.4 GHz technology to connect to your chosen machine, via the USB wireless receiver that's included.
In addition to this, the reveal also boasts ultra-low latency performance (1000Hz Polling rate), as well as a 10-hour+ battery life per charge, and hall-effect analog sticks to eliminate drift. It will come in three different colours - black, transparent green, and white — and will cost $59.99.
Here are the full details:
-Compatible with original XBOX 360 and PC
-2.4 GHz wireless technology
-1000Hz Polling rate for better performance and ultra-low latency
-Wireless range of over 30 feet
-Hall effect analog sticks – no drift, ever
-Battery life of 10+ hours per charge
-Includes USB wireless receiver for both 360 and PC
-USB-C charging port
-Variable rumble intensity macro
-Built-in stick calibration mode
-Supports Xinput/Dinput modes as well as Steam and Android devices
The pre-order period is expected to end on May 2nd, with the controller scheduled to be released this October. Here's a link to the product page.
[source retrofighters.com]
Comments 15
This feels like a clone of the 8bitdo Ultimate controller, down to the details on the feature list. The Ultimate has a few more buttons on it though.
I have used their wireless PS2 controller, and it feels good. The official 360 controller was already available wireless, so this feels less necessary. However, it's always nice when new high quality hardware is created for old systems. After all, the Xbox 360 is... almost 20 years old (WHAT!).
@ruiner9
"This feels like a clone of the 8bitdo Ultimate controller"
it could be that they are both modern interpretations of the 360 controller design.
copies the design even to the cramped upper button arrangement 👎 when your "Y" is that close to your "R," I've got problems.
Xbox 360 is one of the best controllers ever made...that doesn't hold up that well so I'm excited to see reviews and grab this for my JTAG console
The cost of these are pretty high. Just shy of $84CND before shipping and duty. It's cheaper to get a used console with a bunch of controllers you can clean and refurbish.
It looks gorgeous, and I am definitely in the market for a new Xbox 360 controller. The Brooks adapters are great, and I use many other controllers on the console, but unless you play wired, it's easy to feel the extra bit of latency.
Also, I re-shelled a couple of controllers. One turned out well, the other squeaks to high-heaven and made the d-pad even worse. So a nice, news 360 controller would be fantastic.
Awesome stuff, this is a definite, must purchase for me
I've been in the market for a new PC controller. This could be a solid contender!
@ruiner9 How familiar are you with the Chinese controller market? The feature list has been common on many earlier controllers (Flydigi, Gamesir, BigBigWon), and 8bitdo were actually late to the Hall Effect, 1000hz party
@ArcadeRacingCENTRAL So they're all exactly the same. Makes sense, considering where they're from.
I'm definitely going to grab one of these.
@ruiner9 Pretty much! Same common parts. It all really comes down to build quality and preferred form factor.
@Wezlypipz maybe if you don't use the dpad? It's quite horrible on the 360 controllers
I need to replace my black Ulitiamte 8bitdo controller with something more updated. I hate the dpad but the rest of the controller is ok and I especially like the lift to wake feature with the docking station.
@845H I have the Ultimate C and the Ultimate C 2, both wired. I'm assuming they use the same basic parts. I can tell you that they changed the D-pad for the C 2(and I assume all the 2s) and it was a change for the better. I find it excellent. I just wanted to share that they did make that change. I understand wanting to try something completely different, though. Good luck whichever way you go. D-pads are tricky these days.
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...