Random: Hyperkin’s Latest Switch-Compatible Controller Is… A Hot Dog?
Hyperkin isn’t any stranger to uncommon collaborations with its merchandise. Known for creating a variety of online game controllers, a lot of which we’re quite keen on for pairing up with our Switch, the peripheral-based retailer has revealed not one, however three of probably the most weird collabs but.
Shown off on Twitter, three brand-new Bluetooth Pixel Art controllers and circumstances, all of that are excellent for the Switch, showcase the model teaming up with cold-cut meat firm Oscar Mayer, drinks producer Kool-Aid, and condiment firm Huy Fong. That’s proper — you will get a controller that appears like a sizzling canine in case you really need.
Obviously the Oscar Mayer collab depicts the recent canine, whereas Kool-Aid merely carries the drink’s branding. Huy Fong’s, then, makes use of the long-lasting Twin Rooster branding, which is used throughout its widespread vary of sriracha. You can both get a controller, a tough shell carry case, or each in case you really need!
The advertisements for these are fairly nice, too — they seem like the sort of commercials you’d see in {a magazine} or newspaper. You can browse all the new merchandise on Hyperkin’s website. The sizzling canine controller can be up on Amazon, the place a (sure, actually) Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup controller are additionally proven off.
The controllers value $39.99 every, whereas the circumstances value $19.99 every. However, they’re all restricted version, so in case you’re actually determined for some condiment and food-based equipment on your swap, you higher snap them up.
If you keep in mind again in 2022, Hyperkin introduced that it was teaming up with Kraft Heinz — which owns each Oscar Mayer and Kool-Aid — to create some food-themed equipment. The firm have additionally created controllers themed on Tetris, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and Stranger Things.