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X5 Alteron: The Ultimate Modular Gaming Controller
7 Jan
Summary
- The X5 Alteron is the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller.
- It features swappable modules for sticks, buttons, and even a trackpad.
- The controller uses capacitive sticks and Hall-Effect analog triggers.
Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron is poised to transform the gaming landscape as the world's first fully modular mobile controller. This innovative peripheral, a joint venture between GameSir and Hyperkin, offers unprecedented customization with swappable modules for control elements.
The X5 Alteron's unique design allows for versatile configurations, including different stick layouts, button arrangements, and even a trackpad module for first-person shooter games. The controller is compatible with a wide range of devices, from smartphones and tablets to the Nintendo Switch and PCs, via Bluetooth connectivity.
Emphasizing precision, the X5 Alteron integrates capacitive sticks and Hall-Effect analog triggers. While details on pricing and release date are still forthcoming, the X5 Alteron has already generated significant excitement among gamers eager for a highly customizable and technologically advanced controller.
