{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3b12e9c24fbc304527d07bfc","clusterId":"c_83921a20afe154e49e24f71f","slug":"hyperkin-opens-pre-orders-for-n64-controller-with-hall-effect-stick","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hyperkin Opens Pre-Orders for N64 Controller With Hall Effect Stick","summary":"Hyperkin has started accepting pre-orders for the Captain+ Premium Controller, a wired N64 controller with a Hall effect joystick and a redesigned center grip. It works with original hardware and the ModRetro M64 clone console. Four clear-finish colors are available, priced at 4,852 yen, shipping August 25, 2026.","whyItMatters":"The controller offers a drift-free alternative for original N64 hardware and clone consoles, keeping the classic shape while updating the stick mechanism.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eHyperkin\u0026#39;s Captain+ Premium Controller for the Nintendo 64 uses a Hall effect joystick the company advertises as drift-free. The stick base matches the GameCube\u0026#39;s shape, and the center grip has been redesigned for stability during longer sessions. The wired controller includes an expansion port for original accessories like the Controller Pak and Rumble Pak. Pre-orders are live on Amazon overseas at 4,852 yen, with shipping set for August 25, 2026. Four clear-finish colors are available: Red, Green, Purple, and Frost. The controller also works with ModRetro\u0026#39;s M64 clone console, offering a two-player option on that system.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hyperkin's Captain+ Premium Controller for N64 is up for pre-order. Hall effect stick, redesigned grip, works with original hardware and the ModRetro M64. Four clear colors, 4,852 yen, ships August 25.","twitterPost":"Hyperkin's Captain+ Premium Controller for N64 is up for pre-order. Hall effect stick, redesigned grip, works with original hardware and ModRetro M64. Four clear colors, 4,852 yen, ships Aug 25.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Hyperkin has opened pre-orders for the Captain+ Premium Controller, a wired N64 controller with a Hall effect joystick and a redesigned center grip. It works with original hardware and the ModRetro M64 clone console. Four clear-finish colors are available at 4,852 yen, shipping August 25, 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20260626016/\",\"title\":\"NINTENDO 64 Controller \\\"Captain+ Premium Controller\\\" Pre-orders Begin on Amazon Overseas. Features Hall Effect Stick, Compatible with Original Hardware and Clones\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3926,"outputTokens":574,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782542910,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T06:39:02.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T06:40:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T06:40:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_83921a20afe154e49e24f71f","canonicalTitle":"NINTENDO 64用コントローラ「Captain+ Premium Controller」，予約受付が海外Amazonで開始。ホールエフェクトスティック採用で実機・互換機に対応","representativeArticleId":"a_95f160140c019c579bc11769","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-26T04:31:23.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-26T04:31:23.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T06:40:25.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20260626016/","title":"NINTENDO 64用コントローラ「Captain+ Premium Controller」，予約受付が海外Amazonで開始。ホールエフェクトスティック採用で実機・互換機に対応"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Hyperkin opened pre-orders for the Captain+ Premium Controller, a wired N64 controller with a Hall effect joystick, on August 25, 2026.","The controller costs 4,852 yen and ships on August 25, 2026.","It comes in four clear-finish colors: Red, Green, Purple, and Frost.","The controller works with original N64 hardware and the ModRetro M64 clone console.","It includes an expansion port for original accessories like the Controller Pak and Rumble Pak."]}