NYXI Hyperion 3 Switch 2 Controller – World's First Third-Party Wireless Controller for Switch 2, 9-Axis Gyro, Hall Effect Jo
Reviewed 23 August 2026 · price checked live
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We track NYXI Hyperion 3 Switch 2 Controller – World's alongside 45 other nintendo switch 2 products, comparing it on rating, how many people have rated it and what it currently costs. According to the listing: Gen Third-Party Switch 2 Controller – This isn't a repurposed 1st-gen design with a few tweaks. NYXI Hyperion 3 is engineered from scratch specifically for NS2. 9-Axis Gyro with Magnetometer – Whether you're drawing a bow in The "Legend of Zelda", threading a tight turn in "Mario Kart", or lining up a precision shot in a shooter. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- NYXI
- Amazon rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 104 ratings
- vs Nintendo Switch 2
- 0.1 below the category median of 4.7
- Rank in category
- 28 of 42 rated nintendo switch 2 we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £5.99 to £424)
- How proven
- Fewer ratings than most rivals here, so less settled
How it compares in Nintendo Switch 2
Across the 42 rated nintendo switch 2 products we track, the typical score is 4.7 out of 5. This one sits at 4.6, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 104 ratings against a category median of 570. That is a thin base by the standards of this category, so treat the score as provisional: a handful of extra reviews can still move it either way.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £5.99 to £424, where the midpoint is about £42.95. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 46 nintendo switch 2 products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- World's First True 2nd-Gen Third-Party Switch 2 Controller – This isn't a repurposed 1st-gen design with a few tweaks. NYXI Hyperion 3 is engineered from scratch specifically for NS2, making it the first true 2nd-gen third-party controller. From chipset to button architecture, everything is built to match the next-gen console's capabilities—delivering a seamless, pro-grade experience that feels like it was always meant to be in your hands.
- 9-Axis Gyro with Magnetometer – Whether you're drawing a bow in The "Legend of Zelda", threading a tight turn in "Mario Kart", or lining up a precision shot in a shooter, the 9-axis gyro delivers buttery-smooth motion tracking. The added magnetometer eliminates drift in orientation, so your movements translate instantly—making every tilt, twist, and flick feel natural and immersive.
- Hall Effect Joysticks – Zero Drift, Total Focus – Nothing breaks immersion like stick drift when you're sneaking through enemy lines or lining up a final blow. NYXI Hyperion 3's Hall Effect sensors use magnets instead of physical contact, so your aim stays true, your movement stays precise, and you stay in the game—session after session, without worry.
- Full Mechanical Buttons – Say goodbye to mushy, uncertain presses. With full mechanical switches, every button click delivers a crisp, tactile snap that lets you feel the action. Smash out combos in "Super Smash Bros". or execute frame-perfect jumps in platformers—your inputs are fast, confident, and satisfyingly responsive.
- Adjustable Vibration & Dual Back Buttons – Fine-tune rumble intensity to match the moment, feel every bump in a high-speed race or dial it down for quiet, late-night sessions; Two programmable back buttons put essential actions at your fingertips—jump, reload, or dodge without ever lifting your thumbs. It's the kind of control that lets you move faster, react quicker, and stay fully immersed.
- Why Choose NYXI Hyperion 3? ✅True Gen-2 protocol, stable connection, no old-gen limits. ✅ Charge while console sleeps, no need to keep the screen on. ✅ Plug & play + one-key wakeup – instant wake, no random delays. ✅ Easy attach & detach – secure when on, effortless to remove.
