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CRKD, makers of the beloved Nitro Deck controller for Nintendo Switch<\/a>, launched a new gamepad on Thursday that resembles what a modern-day NES controller might look like. The wireless CRKD Neo S has Hall effect thumbsticks, swappable stick tops and a $50 retail price. It works with Switch, PCs, mobile devices, and smart TVs.<\/p>\n The Bluetooth gamepad carries over much of what made the Nitro Deck feel like the Switch\u2019s \u201ctrue and final form.\u201d It includes two thumbsticks (both Hall effect-enabled with swappable tops), a D-pad, four action buttons, triggers, mappable back buttons and adjustable vibration.<\/p>\n The CRKD Neo S ships in various creative designs and colorways, several of which tap into Nintendo nostalgia. For example, the gold hue looks similar to Nintendo\u2019s Game & Watch<\/a> and original Famicom<\/a> with a familiar red-and-gold color scheme. Meanwhile, the clear Neo S calls back to the transparent variants of the Nintendo 64 controller and Game Boy Color portable console.<\/p>\n We wanted a unique, premium & collectible controller… So, we made it.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc4b Meet NEO S, The Wireless Collectible Controller.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Premium Build For Switch, PC, Mobile & Smart TV Gaming.<\/p>\n \ud83d\uded2 Pre-Order Now: https:\/\/t.co\/BMyNbmvniY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/STeFCBYLYk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CRKD (@crkdgg) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Three variants (blossom, splatter, and junkyard) were designed by CRKD\u2019s creative director, POPeART. His work is inspired by the traditional Japanese aesthetic wabi-sabi, which is based on the principles of imperfection, impermanence and incompletion. Or, as POPeArt puts it, \u201cNothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n CRKD, which describes the controller as a \u201cstatement\u201d and an \u201cart piece,\u201d hopes you\u2019ll buy the Neo S not only for playing games but also as a collectible. In addition to the bold designs (nine will be available at launch), the company\u2019s mobile app will track your registered products, provide digital proof of ownership and display the accessory\u2019s \u201crarity rank.\u201d As fetching as the designs may be, it remains to be seen how many gamers will go for a marketing tactic designed to get you to buy extra controllers as a hobby.<\/p>\n Each Neo S variant costs $50. At the time of publication, they\u2019re slated to ship in April. The controller is available for pre-order<\/a> on CRKD\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n
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