NYXI Hyperion 2 Controller (Switch) Review

I enjoyed my original Joy-Cons for years. I loved the ability to take the system on the go with them, or undock and just play with my arms relaxed on the couch while it was on the TV. However, like most Joy Cons, eventually one fell victim to the drift. I sent it in for repairs and bought a new one in the interim, but again the drift reared its head. I eventually bought a Crkd Nitro Deck, which was great for on the go, but never had a good replacement for at home.

With the NYXI Hyperion 2 controller, I feel like I’ve finally found a good alternative for playing at home. The first thing to point out is the Hall Effect joysticks, which helps eliminate that awful drift. The joysticks have a crisp feel getting back to main position, something I appreciated.

The controllers themselves are slightly bigger than the Joy-Cons, which I liked. The wider feels makes it easier to hold for those with bigger hands, and makes longer game sessions more enjoyable. That does also come with a heavier feel, but with the bigger controller and the grip on the edges, I didn’t mind the extra weight at all.

The Hyperion 2 also comes with a few new features over the original controllers. There’s a turbo option on both controllers and back buttons that can be programmed to your need. On the cosmetic side, there are magnetic faceplates that can be removed and replaced with others, although I haven’t seen any for purchase yet. There are also the LED lights around both sticks. The lights have the usual RGB colors, but can also be turned to one of seven specific colors by hitting a small button on the back of the controller.

As far as the price point goes, they come in at the same cost as the Joy-Cons at $79.99 and also comes with a plastic case to store them in between sessions or on the go.

Now to mention the few features that aren’t included with the Hyperion 2, none of which were a dealbreaker for me. There is no IR sensor in either controller, and no NFC reader, meaning amiibo usage is out. There’s also not HD rumble, so the few games that actually use it on the switch will have to be played with the original controllers.

The only other “small” issue to mention is the clicking of the triggers. They are definitely louder than the normal controllers, but it’s something that is such a small item I almost felt it wasn’t worth mentioning. However, if you’re playing in a quiet area or trying to keep the noise down, it is something you may notice from time to time.

9.5

The final score: review Amazing

The 411

Overall, I feel that the Hyperion 2 controllers are the new standards for replacement from the original Joy-Cons. Unless you really are playing a lot of games that use the smaller features missing above, you’d never notice they were gone. However, with all the quality of life improvements that have been made, they are the perfect controllers to become your everyday standards. NYXI has done a great job in improving on designs.