Hori is a gaming peripheral company based out of Japan. They specialize in all kinds of controllers, Steering Wheel setups, handles, cases, and many other accessories for gaming consoles such as PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Today, we caught news of an exciting new product by them. Hori Wireless Controller Light is a retro-themed wireless controller for PS4. The controller reminds us of 90s era gaming as the shape of the controller and the button style is reminiscent of that era’s console.
Hori Wireless Controller Light for PS4 Announced in Japan
The controller was spotted on Amazon Japan Website. It is due for release on Jan 21ist next year.
Key features:
- It is compact and lightweight so it is easy to handle for children and women.
- You can play comfortable games without batteries.
- Touchpad mode button installed. operation of the touchpad button of the wireless controller (DUALSHOCK (R) 4) is possible.
- Hold function for continuous fire. It is possible to perform button fire and continuous fire hold setting. (About 12 times / sec.) * Direction key You can not set the continuous fire hold function up, down, left, and right.
- With the light bar button that lights up in the same color as the light bar of the wireless controller, it is possible to check the assignment of the player and the state of charge when playing by multiple people with color.
Personally speaking, the appeal of this controller lies in the retro-styled design and the extremely lightweight. On top of that, its small form factor does not take away from its functionality, it has all the buttons and, even additional ones, that you will find in a standard Ps4 controller.
The controller comes in a variety of beautiful colors and for $35 it seems like a good deal, however, the controller is yet to launch so you should wait for reviews before purchasing if you have any doubts.
Hori Wireless Controller Light for PS4 Preoder and Availability
You can preorder the controller from here. It is going for 3,938 Japanese Yen which is roughly 35 USD. The product will be officially released on 21st Jan 2019.
Let us know in the comments what you make of the new Hori Wireless Controller Light.