Yes, We’re Getting A Brand New Guitar Hero Controller For Wii In 2025

No, you read the headline correctly: video game peripheral maker Hyperkin has released a brand new Guitar Hero controller. In 2025. For Nintendo Wii.

We announce news on New Year’s Day (seen via GameSpot), Hyper Strummer is a retro controller based on the company’s previous model and is compatible with all Wii games in Guitar Hero – from Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock To Warriors of Doom – And Rock band 2 And 3. We don’t forget the first Rock bandDon’t worry, the controller will not work with the first game in the series.

Pre-orders for the controller are now open. on Amazon for $76.99..

However, the announcement caused some controversy, with many accusing Hyperkin of repurposing and repackaging old stock and even questioning why the company was releasing such a specific controller for the Wii in 2025.

The next day Hyperkin released statement about X (formerly Twitter), explaining its decision and refuting claims that it is a redesigned controller.

“While it’s true that this is the same body shape as the previous 2009 Hyperkin release, that’s all there is. We’ve used this mold to make all-new cases featuring new 2024 internals. It’s not old stock and it’s not old guitars sitting in storage.” The manufacturer writes:

Hyperkin claims that many similar controllers cost over $100, and the company says that “the new Hyper Strummer was designed to meet the demand for an affordable and cost-effective solution.”

As might be expected, reactions to this announcement remain mixed. is It’s a little strange releasing this in 2025, especially considering that Fortnite festivalcreated by former Guitar Hero developers Harmonix, is a thing. And while PlayStation and Xbox controllers are compatible with PC and consoles (and official Wii controllers only from PC), you currently cannot use guitar controllers on Switch.

Hyperkin has previously created Switch-compatible controllers based on famous American food and drink lovers such as like Oscar Mayer hot dogsand also has released N64 control stick without drift.

However, the Hyper Strummer caught our attention because it was unusual, and hey, if you’re looking for a new Guitar Hero controller for your Wii, then this is the product for you.

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