Hyperkin Opens Pre-Orders for N64 Controller With Hall Effect Stick
The controller offers a drift-free alternative for original N64 hardware and clone consoles, keeping the classic shape while updating the stick mechanism.
Reporting from 1 sources: 4Gamer.net.
Hyperkin has started accepting pre-orders for the Captain+ Premium Controller, a wired N64 controller with a Hall effect joystick and a redesigned center grip. It works with original hardware and the ModRetro M64 clone console. Four clear-finish colors are available, priced at 4,852 yen, shipping August 25, 2026.
Hyperkin's Captain+ Premium Controller for the Nintendo 64 uses a Hall effect joystick the company advertises as drift-free. The stick base matches the GameCube's shape, and the center grip has been redesigned for stability during longer sessions. The wired controller includes an expansion port for original accessories like the Controller Pak and Rumble Pak. Pre-orders are live on Amazon overseas at 4,852 yen, with shipping set for August 25, 2026. Four clear-finish colors are available: Red, Green, Purple, and Frost. The controller also works with ModRetro's M64 clone console, offering a two-player option on that system.
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