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Hyperkin has opened pre-orders for the Hyper Strummer, a new guitar controller for the Nintendo Wii.
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Many have criticized Hyperkin for releasing outdated items, even accusing it of restocking old stock.
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Hyperkin responded by denying these claims and assuring critics that there was a revived peripheral market.
It's been almost a year since the Fortnite Festival inspired the return of the guitar player. PDP has released Riffmaster, a guitar controller compatible with the rhythm game Fortnite and other new Rock Band and Guitar Hero titles on modern consoles. 12 months later, Hyperkin joined the fun, except their own modern guitar controller was not compatible with the new consoles until it only comes with the Wii.
Starting in 2025, Hyperkin couldn't contain his excitement announces and opens pre-orders for Hyper Strummer on New Year's Day. At first glance, many might have thought of it as a cheaper competitor to the Riffmaster, which is surprising almost a year after its release. That's not what Hyper Strummer is all about. It is a tweaked version of the Hyperkin guitar controller that was released during Nintendo's Wii era.
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If you're scratching your head wondering why a company will be selling a new guitar controller for the Wii in 2025, you're not alone. The response to his statement on Twitter is divided equally with people wanting to know who asked for it, and others accusing Hyperkin of restocking old stock and claiming it as new.
Hyperkin Releases New Guitar Controller For Nintendo Wii
Most appear to be either angry, upset, or both about it, though
There was so much backlash that Hyperkin issued a statement. Hyperkin admits that although he used the same mold as when he created his guitar controller in 2009, that's where the similarities begin and end. It denies that the guitars are surplus stock found in a warehouse and assures potential buyers that while they may look the same, all internal components are brand new and far superior. the inside of the guitar. sold 15 years ago.
Hyperkin's control results were no better despite these assurances. The announcement notes that Hyper Strummer is designed to provide an easier entry point for those who want to master a guitar in the year 2025. The fact is that it only applies to those who still have a working Wii that has a Guitar title. Old Hero and Rock Band, and obviously not supporting the Fortnite Festival.
The CRKD option issued at the end of 2024 seems to be a more popular option. Inspired by the Guitar Hero World Tour DS controller, and designed by some of the people who worked on it, the five-fret NEO S controller is a guitar option that fits in the palm of your hand and costs just $60.
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Hyperkin Hyper Strummer Wii Guitar Controller
It's 2025 and Hyperkin has released a new controller for the Nintendo Wii. A guitar tuner compatible with all Rock Band and Guitar Hero titles released on the Wii except the original Rock Band.
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NEO S Purple Wave 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition
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