Hyperkin and GameSir Teamed Up To Create a Transforming Gamepad for Switch 2, Tablets, Phones and PC

Hyperkin and GameSir person each made large controllers for PC, consoles and mobiles, but for CES 2026 they've teamed up for the archetypal clip to make a fascinating transforming controller: the X5 Alteron.

The thought combines 2 caller trends: a Backbone-style expanding framework that tin accommodate to Switch consoles, tablets and mobiles, and swappable fastener and instrumentality modules, similar those pioneered by Thrustmaster successful their eSwap controllers. The fig of replacement modules is besides extensive, with the selling video for the X5 Alteron showing disconnected controls that lucifer the Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, N64 and more.

The caller operation really makes a batch of sense, arsenic you precise good whitethorn similar to swap betwixt a autochthonal Nintendo-style layout for playing connected Switch oregon Switch 2, hop onto an N64 layout to play aged games connected Nintendo Switch Online, ace retired a combat pad layout for Tekken and past a much modular Xbox oregon PlayStation power strategy for iOS, Android oregon PC gaming. Whatever you're playing, the Alteron ought to beryllium capable to adapt.

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The controller is equipped to past longer than your modular Switch oregon Switch 2 Joy-Con too, with capacitive sticks that aren't susceptible to instrumentality drift and Hall Effect (or mouse-click-style) triggers. Customizable backmost buttons and tactile membrane look buttons are besides included. For connectivity, lower-latency 2.4GHz wireless is the default option, with Bluetooth disposable also; charging is handled via USB-C, though there's nary connection connected artillery life.

Pricing isn't yet available, but expect a controller that replaces aggregate different controllers to beryllium a comparatively pricey affair. For context, Thrustmaster's eSwap controller costs $150+, and I'd expect a akin terms scope for this - and other power modules whitethorn outgo extra, too. The X5 Alteron volition beryllium released aboriginal successful 2026.