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Alexander Cope

Hyperkin Competitor review: The $50 Xbox controller that finally nails 2D gaming with a PlayStation‑style twist

Photographs of the Hyperkin 'Competitor' controller.

I have been playing games with Xbox controllers for nearly two decades now, but I will admit, there are times when I miss playing with a PlayStation controller. Its iconic design and button layout were perfect for playing 2D games like sidescrollers, beat 'em ups, and other fighting games.

Sometimes I wished someone had made an Xbox controller that followed the PlayStation's design rather than the traditional Xbox controllers, which are more suited for 3D games and first-person shooters.

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