The HexGaming Hyper Controller is quite a unique one. Looking at it most wouldn’t guess, but it’s actually a modified official PlayStation 4 controller! It fills a very specific niche – it’s fully compatible as an official controller while including a more comfortable form factor and extra features only found in third-party controllers. On top of that, it can be customized.
Choose Your Controller
Much like their PlayStation 5 offering that we previously covered, if you head over to the HexGaming website for one of these, you have two paths. The ‘Premium Edition’ or ‘Make Your Own’.
The Premium Edition gives you 15 options of design to choose from. I chose the HYPER with Triggers Stop – Scarlet Red Gold version. Informally I’ve been calling it the Iron Man controller, for obvious reasons.
If you want to Make Your Own Hyper Controller, there are quite a few different options around appearance. The buttons, analog sticks, casing and more can be chosen with various colors and materials on offer. As an example, I’ve designed one with our website colors. Aside from an option to remove the rumble, only appearance can be customized.
While not as impressive as the number of options on the HexGaming Ultimate Controller, there are still plenty of options to make something that fits you here.
Form Factor
As mentioned, the HexGaming Hyper Controller is a modified PlayStation 4 controller. As such, the basic features all remain the same in terms. One I’d specifically note is that, unlike any third-party controller I’ve found, it includes the lightbar. There won’t be any issues playing PSVR games like Moss: Book II that require it!
I’ve never been a fan of the official PlayStation 4 controller. My issue with it is the shape and size. The PlayStation 5 and XBox controllers suit me far more. In that, having a larger controller like the HexGaming Hyper Controller for the few PS4 games that I can’t use my PlayStation 5 controller on is far more comfortable. Having a textured back as an option helps add to the comfort a little too, though it would’ve been nice to have a rubber grip option.
Pro Options
The triggers feature a slider that lets you reduce their depth. While not going as far as making them akin to a button, it’s certainly very noticeable and makes for a quicker trigger press. Having them be variable is certainly appreciated too, as quicker isn’t always better, especially in racing games. This makes them more adaptable.
The other pro option here is four buttons on the back that can be remapped. These buttons can be easily mapped to any of the regular buttons, but not the share or options ones. It just involves holding down an extra mapping button for a few seconds, then holding down both the normal and extra buttons together, then the mapping button again.
This function can be very useful if certain buttons come up often. I most often used them for menus, but it’s also a quick way to guard, dodge, or more. Anything that uses awkward controls such as L3 or the D-Pad would be much easier to map here.
According to the website, these use interchangeable thumbsticks and the controller did come with some. I’ve personally not been able to change these – despite using enough strength that I was concerned about breaking it, they wouldn’t be removed.
🎮A very shiny #HexGaming HEX Hyper Controller arrived in the mail today. It's a customized #PS4 controller from @HexController
🌈They come in a variety of colors/patterns and you can even customize your own. This one certainly seems suited to playing as #IronMan though pic.twitter.com/xPyeAfddxa
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Quality and Components
While a PlayStation 4 controller is the base, it does feel different due to the casing shape. That said, it’s still fairly light, the buttons are responsive and I’ve not come across any issues after about 20 hours of use. The layout is almost exactly the same as the official controller too, so it’s easy to get used to. That said, the material itself doesn’t have that premium feel that the official ones do, feeling like the plastic is solid enough but cheaper. The parts with a metallic appearance stand out nicely against the more subdued shine of the casing on the model that I chose.
I picked up the same point in the HexGaming Ultimate Controller review, but it would’ve been nice if it included a nice cable considering the price. The HexGaming Hyper Controller doesn’t come with one.
Verdict
The HexGaming Hyper Controller is certainly an improvement on the official controller, between its more comfortable form and the extra features. The option to customize it is great too.
That said, it is rather pricey and I would’ve liked to see improvements in some of the areas mentioned to help justify that. Still, it fills a unique niche and has the extra functions that these often expensive pro controllers include.
HEXGAMING HYPER CONTROLLER IS RECOMMENDED
Looking for a Pro Controller for XBox and PC instead? Take a look at the Nacon Revolution X Pro.
Many thanks go to HexGaming for providing a review unit for this title.

A gamer since the days of Amstrad and DOS and someone who has dabbled in a variety of professions. He enjoys a wide variety of genres, but has been focusing on visual novels and virtual reality in recent years. Head Editor of NookGaming. Follow him and the website on @NookSite.