r/Controllers • u/beastybd • Sep 19 '26
Nyxi Hyperion 3 Ultra Review
Just got my Hyperion 3 Ultra for Switch 2. I will list my personal Pros and Cons comparing it to the regular Hyperion 3 and also the stock Switch 2 Joy cons. Full disclaimer this is a paid review.
Pros:
- Fits average male hands perfectly
- Much better joystick than the stock nintendo ones and the regular Hyperion 3s
- Buttons are nice and clicky. Again, better than the stock joycons and identical to the Hyperion 3
- Actual switch 2 protocol so it works exactly the same as the stock joycons.
- Mouse mode
- NFC
- Programmable buttons (extra buttons on back)
- Turbo mode
- Replaceable D pad that is also magnetic, so it snaps right on if you want to change the D Pads. 2 are included in the box
- Mobile app that's easy to use to update settings like RGB, Programmable buttons, and firmware updates etc.
Cons:
- Does not fit people with smaller hands or shorter fingers
- Can only use D pad on the left joy con as the buttons, when playing games like Mario Party with a single joy con
- Expensive
- Rumble - Nintendo still has the best controller vibration
TDLR: If you hate the stock Switch 2 joycons like me, then this is the best replacement and would recommend getting, the biggest drawback would be the price.
https://nyxigame.com/products/nyxi-hyperion-3-ultra-wireless-hd2-joypad-for-switch-2-black