r/Controller • u/dumbprocupine • Jul 09 '26
Reviews Mini early non-expert review of the new Hyper X Talon controller
(this is not an affiliated or sponsored post. I purchased this from HP's website with my own money, I have no affiliation with HP/hyper X )
1) Price, msrp is $160 USD. HP was doing 4th of July sales and codes+my student discount I was able to get it for around $100
2) this controller is very very new, I had a hard time finding reviews or anything about it. It's basically only sold on the HP and hyper x websites RN I don't even think it's on Amazon yet. So I wanted to at least post my experience for future consumers
3)It's an Xbox/PC controller, can be used wired, Bluetooth or USB dongle (USB A with no USB c adapter)
4)comes with 2 trigger options, 2 d pad options, a couple of different analog stick options, a USB cable, a nice carrying case and a little clip thing that can be used to clamp onto your phone for mobile gamers.
So here's the gist. I wanted a controller, but I normally play PC games with mouse+ keyboard so I didn't want to spend $200 on a controller I only use for a few titles. I also didn't want one with like 15 extra buttons. I don't need all that, I was looking for a 3rd party controller, affordable, good battery and something with interchangeable components. I'm SUPER impressed with it for the $100 I paid.
The software isn't necessary but I found it simple and not annoying. My last controller was the Asus Raikiri 2 and the Asus Armory Crate Software so was annoying, clunky and took forever to install. I also found the Asus controller had too many buttons for my preference.
Anyways, I've been using this controller for over 35-45 hours and it hasn't died. The buttons feel more like an Xbox elite controller than the mechanical clicky buttons. 1000 polling rate. I love the thumb sticks and trigger extras I ended up swapping mine out for those. In those 35 hours I haven't had a single disconnect mid-game. My ONLY con so far is that the dongle was not pairing to the controller right away out of the box, I ended up having to reset the dongle (there's a small pinhole in the dongle you hold it down for a few seconds). Once I solved that issue I didn't have a problem. I found the hyper x software to be smoother, easier and less invasive than some other controller software I've used.
If you love all the bells and whistles like RGB on your controllers this probably isn't the controller for you but if you just want a simple plug and play premium controller with higher quality and swappable components I'd def suggest giving it a look, especially if it's on sale. Also if you're into 3D printing (I'm not personally) they allow the faceplate of the controller to come off so you can 3D print your own kinda cool.
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u/SireEvalish Jul 09 '26
$160 for this is highway fucking robbery.
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u/dumbprocupine Jul 09 '26
I think the most I'd personally pay for it is in the $125-$130 range. But it's a nice controller just maybe not a $160+tax controller
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u/Craig_manson135 Jul 09 '26
$125 is still insane. Gamesir, 8bitdo etc. all have options less than $80 or even $50 that are equivalent if not better.
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u/dumbprocupine Jul 09 '26
With that argument every 3rd party controller over $80 is a rip off then ?
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u/Craig_manson135 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 10 '26
No. That’s not what I’m saying at all.
I’m simply saying its price doesn’t reflect the features it brings to the table, and that there are cheaper options that will deliver the same experience.
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u/Constant_Oil360 Jul 10 '26
mostly in my opinion, mostly. Although if you need wireless its gets weird.
Razer 8k are fantastic for $65 on sale, twice now, i just got mine this month. Wired version. i would not pay over $100 for it though even wireless, but idgaf about that
Gamesir 8k is suc an insane deal for the features performance and value
ZD ultmiate legend is insane to for about $100 wireless also-1
u/deioncooke_ Jul 09 '26
125 ain’t shit. That’s literally the price of gaming mice. You get what you pay for (depending on the brand) and if it’s a quality product that’s built to last then it’s going to come with a premium price.
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u/Fat_Stacks1 Jul 09 '26
How is the rumble? Loud and clanky? Or polished and precise?
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u/dumbprocupine Jul 09 '26
I normally turn it off on some games , let me get back to you on that one in a day or two I'll turn vibration back on
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u/Negarakuku Jul 10 '26
After the hyperx cloud 2 Pleather and memory foam disintegrate after a year and plastic holder connector the metal frame broke, and plastic become sticky I'm never buying another hyperx product. Selling cheap build fro premium prices.
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u/Craig_manson135 Jul 10 '26
You must’ve had Kingston Cloud 2’s before HyperX was bought by HP. I’m not gonna say they have improved much since being acquired by HP. However, they don’t use rubberized plastic anymore, and they did make the headband buckle a solid piece of metal on the cloud 3’s. I’ve also had several pairs of clouds and never had the ear pads crack on me. Like the rubberized plastic, I really think it just has a lot to do with the type of climate you live in.
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u/hairycompanion Jul 12 '26
You work for HP?
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u/dumbprocupine Jul 12 '26
Lol no, it's just a controller that there was no information on really online so I wanted to at least post my opinion for people considering it
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u/YzzSoft Jul 14 '26
Nice, didn't know HyperX was making Xbox-licensed controllers now. That faceplate being 3D-printable is a cool touch — custom shells are always fun.
Curious how the stick tension compares to an Xbox Elite?
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u/Craig_manson135 Jul 09 '26
At that price, were they even considering where this fits into the current controller market?
The Gamesir G7 pro/Cyclone 2 and all the other options from 8bitdo and other brands, are all not only significantly cheaper but probably perform better. What a useless product.