The officially licensed gamepad features dual trigger locks, remappable rear buttons that can be customized to gamers’ preferences, and a pair of rumble motors for immersive feedback. The controller also features an included 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting your gaming headset to your Xbox. Also: HyperX’s new line of 3D-printed accessories starts with a Cozy Cat The HyperX Clutch Gladiate is expected to begin shipping in March for $35. Alongside its new gamepad, HyperX revealed that its hit Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse is getting a second generation. The HP-owned company announced that both a wired and wireless version of the Pulsefire Haste 2 will launch simultaneously (unlike with the original designs). Both versions will also remain lightweight, despite having left behind the heavily perforated shells used to lighten their respective predecessors. Also: ZDNET’s guide to CES: What is it, when is it, and who can attend? The wired version of the Pulsefire Haste 2 will weigh in at just 53 grams, a full 6g lighter than the original Haste, despite the solid shell. Other features will include a 8,000Hz polling rate, which matches models like Razer’s Viper 8K for responsiveness, and a HyperX 26K sensor, capable of up to 26,000 dpi of sensitivity. It appears the company is taking all internal components full in-house, as the original Pulsefire Haste’s TTC Golden Micro switches have been replaced with a new HyperX Switch, “rated for 100 million clicks.” Review: Pulsefire Haste: An ultra-lightweight mouse for work and play Like nearly all HyperX gaming peripherals, the Haste 2 will be customizable via the company’s Ngenuity software, which allows users to control DPI settings, RGB lighting, button assignments, sensor performance, and macros. The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired should begin arriving at retailers in April for $59.99. Proponents of wireless gaming mice won’t have to wait longer for the wireless version of the Pulsefire Haste 2. What does remain the same as the gen-1 Pulsfire Haste is the weight bump when going from wired to wireless. The Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless comes in at 62g, or 9g heavier than its wired sibling. This is to accommodate the 100-hour battery, which recharges via a USB-C, detachable version of the company’s HyperFlex 2 cable. Also: Groundbreaking wireless TV sticks to any wall Aside from its obvious lack of a cable, the wireless edition of the Pulsefire Haste 2 is identical to the wired version in every way, including its sensor, switches, and included PTFE skates. The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless should hit stores in April as well, retailing for $79.99.
