New Guitar Hero Controller Releasing for the Wii in 2025
Hyperkin's Hyper Strummer: A New Guitar Hero Controller for the Wii
A new Guitar Hero controller is hitting the market – for the Wii! Hyperkin's Hyper Strummer launches January 8th, priced at $76.99 on Amazon. This unexpected release targets retro gaming enthusiasts and those looking to revisit the rhythm game classics.
The Wii, a console discontinued in 2013, and the Guitar Hero franchise, whose last mainline title was 2015's Guitar Hero Live, might seem like an odd pairing for a new peripheral. The last Guitar Hero game on the Wii was 2010's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. However, Hyperkin's Hyper Strummer offers a compelling proposition for a niche audience.
The Hyper Strummer, an updated iteration of a previous Hyperkin controller, is compatible with various Wii Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles, including Rock Band 2, 3, The Beatles, Green Day, and Lego Rock Band (but not the original Rock Band). It utilizes the Wii Remote, inserted into the back of the controller.
Why Now? A Resurgence of Rhythm Game Interest
The controller's release taps into several factors:
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Retro Gaming Nostalgia: Worn-out or broken Guitar Hero controllers have long hampered continued gameplay. The Hyper Strummer provides a replacement for those who've held onto their Wii consoles.
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Renewed Interest in Guitar Hero: Recent trends, such as Fortnite's Guitar Hero-inspired mode and the rise of "perfect playthrough" challenges, have reignited interest in the franchise. A reliable, new controller is a valuable asset for players tackling these challenges.
The Hyper Strummer offers a fresh opportunity to experience the rhythm-based gameplay of Guitar Hero and Rock Band on the Wii, catering to a specific but potentially enthusiastic market segment.
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