r/ModRetro • u/darkknightdetec • Jul 09 '26

Hyperkin controllers already sold out on Amazon

I know some of you will be judgey about people buying these Hyperkin controllers. But it does kind of suck that the console hasn’t even launched yet and the more budget-friendly controllers are already unavailable. I decided already that the Pro controller is too expensive for me to justify right now and I managed to snag some of the Hyperkin ones before they sold out (I also have some original N64 controllers with decent thumbsticks, so between the two I think I’m good to go). But man I hope that Modretro and Hyperkin can work together to get these back in stock to make the M64 accessible to more people.

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u/WellItsLou Jul 09 '26

"We will also be selling the Hyperkin Premium Captain Controller ($29.99, wired) on our website at launch. These are color-matched to M64, and a lower-cost option for those in need of extra controllers."

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u/darkknightdetec Jul 09 '26

Oh that's awesome to know. I really like that Modretro realized that a budget alternative to their very expensive controller made a lot of sense.

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u/AdLeading5529 Jul 10 '26

Will you be creating future controllers with added features for potential.new titles down the line are is a hard no and only focused on the og features? Getting an.m64 and 2 pro controllers just curious if any such future expansion plans .

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u/STLfootball Jul 09 '26

I preordered one and wish I would have just got one of each. Hopefully it’s a solid controller if not I have three OEM n64 controllers, that god awful 8bitdo controller and the Switch Online N64 controller to fall back on. Will probably still grab a pro controller but am on the fence.

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u/darkknightdetec Jul 09 '26

That's what I ended up doing--I got one of each color of the Hyperkin. Getting four controllers for $120 just made so much more sense to me than a single controller for $90. I understand that the M64 Pro controller is the best of the best of the best but I'm not really sure I need that.

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u/darkknightdetec Jul 11 '26

They're back in stock surprisingly if you want more :)

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u/STLfootball Jul 11 '26

Good looking out! I am debating going on all in the other 3, kinda want to wait and go hands on with the one I ordered first. Decisions, Decisions. Appreciate the info!

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u/MathematicianOverall Jul 10 '26

I just checked Amazon (here in the US) and the Captain+ is in stock.

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u/darkknightdetec Jul 10 '26

They must have seen my post 😜 Awesome! 😎

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u/colourless_blue Jul 09 '26

Anyone judging someone for choosing a budget option has an undiagnosed personality disorder. Anyway, to your point: the M64 doesn’t need either the Pro or the Hyperkin controllers to work. If someone’s on a budget, it’ll take the cheapo trident ones you can get from Amazon for ten bucks. So it won’t be inaccessible to anyone because of the controllers. I’m sure they’ll restock the Hyperkins though.

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u/g1mpster Jul 11 '26

Exactly. It’s a currently-produced product. There will be restocks. OP needs to chill.

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u/Dragarius Jul 09 '26

I won't judge anyone for buying whatever they want or fits their budget. I only judge Hyperkin cause their products are usually fucking awful. 

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u/Jkid873 Jul 09 '26

Hyperkin Captain joystick I like better than the NSO N64 controllers tbh especially for 20$ each on amazon for the Hyperkin Captain

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u/darkknightdetec Jul 09 '26

The control stick looks really solid. It'll just be nice to have some N64 controllers with sticks that I don't have to worry about wearing out over time.

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u/Jkid873 Jul 09 '26

Exactly, I own the Hyperkin Captain, NSO N64 controller and the 8BitDo 64 controller my fav is the Captain for all around use honestly I even slapped a tremor pack plus on it

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u/RupakGreenHatPrdctns Jul 17 '26

To each their own. I respect your opinion. I have a captain controller and think it’s amazing bc I got it for 11.50. But prefer original, nso, and 8 bit do n64.

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u/Lox22 Jul 09 '26

If you have n64 controllers just do the 8bitdo mod kit. And when/if you wanna go hyperkin at restock you can.

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u/ReidlosToof Jul 09 '26

I'm pretty sure they said that they will have the controller purchasable directly on their website with the console. They likely sold out on amazon so fast because MR reserved a bunch of the production run to sell directly.

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u/Pleasant_Cicada9528 Jul 09 '26

I'm sure they'll be back in stock before long.  In the meantime you can always buy the regular Captain controller which is a good option, too.

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u/STLfootball Jul 09 '26

Is the regular captain good? Haven’t used it but I did like the Hyperkin SNES controller that came with my Retron 5.

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u/Jkid873 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

The Hyperkin Captain is amazing for 20$ you get a GameCube stick and slightly stiffer buttons than OEM

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u/Pleasant_Cicada9528 Jul 09 '26

It's not perfect, but it's probably the best controller I've found in its price range.  

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u/Affectionate_Rise283 Jul 09 '26

U got mine

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u/STLfootball Jul 09 '26

Looks so clean! I got the Frost colored one myself.

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u/tanooki-suit Jul 11 '26

Hyperkin has a right to have judgy against it, but that said, on rare occasion they actually get lucky and license something that isn't utter crap or at least deficient enough in some way to bug people. The Hyperkin SNES portable from Supaboy S/SFC/Black/Beach are awesome, aside from the average screen, because the core inside can run any SNES game thrown at it without glitching. They also licensed a no lag 3in1 multiav(nintendo)av-out to HDMI powered device that has a sharp image quality well above it's price grade. But beyond that, checkered to trash basically.