Hyperkin has revealed The Competitor at CES 2025, a third-party Xbox controller that appears to be heavily inspired by the PS5's DualSense.

Get your first look at Hyperkin's upcoming redesigned Competitor wired gamepad for Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, and PC. If you prefer PS5's DualSense controller but want to play som

At CES 2025, accessory and controller maker Hyperkin revealed its upcoming Xbox gamepad that is inspired by Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller. However, this new wired controller is much more than just an Xbox pad designed for folks who prefer the layout and shape of a PlayStation controller.

There’s no word on a price or a release date for the controller just yet, but its stark similarities to the PS5’s controller make it worth a mention. It’s worth noting that this pad will also be compatible PC games, so you won’t be locked rigidly to Xbox if you do decide to pick it up.

As part of CES 2025, peripheral manufacturer Hyperkin revealed a new version of The Competitor, which is its wired pro-style gamepad for Xbox consoles and PC. It’s geared towards competitive-minded players (hence, the name) and it shares similarities to the PlayStation 5’s DualSense, which we consider one of the best controllers for PC as well.

We've seen a few PS5-style Xbox controllers over the years, but this must be the most similar of all! As part of CES 2025, Hyperkin has announced a new Xbox controller called "The Competitor" that very much resembles the DualSense.

Hyperkin has announced that it is making a brand new 'Competitor' Xbox controller. It will feature a button layout similar to PS5 DualSense gamepad, Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, and more.