NYXI Hyperion Meteor review: A great alternative for Switch gamers

This pretty Joy-Pad from NYXI is a neon gamer's dream and has everything equipped to replace your drifty Joy-Cons.

NYXI Hyperion Meteor review
(Image: © Beth Nicholls / Creative Bloq)

Our Verdict

The Hyperion Meteor joy-pad from NYXI is one of many Joy-Con alternatives for the Nintendo Switch that promise to combat stick drift – but this one actually delivers. The design is stunning with breathable LED lights and a quality D-pad that replaces the directional buttons on a typical L Joy-Con, and it has all the same features as Nintendo Joy-Cons too (plus more) with motion controls from a 6-axis gyro, dual shock rumble vibration, and button mapping. What I really liked about this controller is that you could use it as two separate Joy-Cons, or combined in a Pro controller format using the provided frame.

For

  • Breathable LED lights
  • Gorgeous ergonomic design
  • Can be used as two controllers (like a Joy-Con)

Against

  • Plastic-y feel
  • Almost too lightweight
  • Not as premium as a real Joy-Con

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I’ve been using the NYXI Hyperion Meteor Joy-Pad for around a week now, and I have to say I’m really impressed with how this controller compares to the official Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons. We already had the NYXI Hyperion Pad as one of our best Nintendo Switch Joy-Con alternatives picks, and it should definitely be ranked higher (I’ll fix that later), but since getting to try it out I'm even more convinced that this pad is a great solution for Joy-Con drift, especially playing handheld.

The Hyperion Meteor joy-pad costs around $56.99 / £44.95 making it a super affordable alternative to buying an official pair of Nintendo Joy-Cons which can cost up to $79.99 / £74.99 for the classic colour pairings. The NYXI Hyperion Meteor joy-pad can do everything that a Joy-Con can, functioning either as two separate controllers or combined into one using the frame for a pro controller experience. 

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Dimensions:109 x 65 x 54mm (single)
Weight:186g
Battery:Rechargeable 500 mAh
Battery life:6.5 Hours Playtime
Connectivity:Wireless (Bluetooth) and wired (USB-C)
Receiving Distance:10 M
LED colours:8 colours with 3 modes
The Verdict
7.7

out of 10

NYXI Hyperion Meteor Joy-Pad

The Hyperion Meteor joy-pad from NYXI is one of many Joy-Con alternatives for the Nintendo Switch that promise to combat stick drift – but this one actually delivers. The design is stunning with breathable LED lights and a quality D-pad that replaces the directional buttons on a typical L Joy-Con, and it has all the same features as Nintendo Joy-Cons too (plus more) with motion controls from a 6-axis gyro, dual shock rumble vibration, and button mapping. What I really liked about this controller is that you could use it as two separate Joy-Cons, or combined in a Pro controller format using the provided frame.

Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly. 

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