Official Fortnite Competition Controller With 5-Fret Attachment Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The Nintendo Change does not have an formally licensed guitar controller for Fortnite Competition, however it’s getting a non secular successor to a controller that was as soon as bundled with Guitar Hero: On Tour for…. Nintendo DS. Sure, controller producer CRKD is releasing a Fortnite Competition Version of its spectacular Neo S Controller with a 5-fret attachment. The Bluetooth controller is appropriate with Nintendo Change, PC, and cellular and is accessible to preorder for $60 at Amazon forward of its December 20 launch.

Designed by the staff behind Guitar Hero and DJ Hero controllers, the Neo S Fortnite Competition Version is reminiscent to the 4-fret attachment that slotted into the Recreation Boy Advance slot on the DS. Taking part in Guitar Hero with cartridge slot attachment was really fairly enjoyable, so the Fortnite Competition Version Neo S for Change and PC sounds cool. Plus, the “Purple Wave” coloration scheme is arguably best-looking formally licensed Fortnite controller round.

CRKD Neo S Purple Wave Controller: Fortnite Competition Version

• Platforms: Nintendo Change, PC, Cell Good TV
• Launch Date: December 20
• Worth: $60

The controller comes with a velcro wrist strap to maintain it from flying throughout the room when in the midst of a guitar solo and a microfiber string bag for journey. CRKD says that it is appropriate with Fortnite Competition on streaming platforms like Luna and Xbox Cloud Gaming, plus a variety of different rhythm video games.

Exterior of the removable five-button module, the Fortnite Competition Version has the identical options as the present Neo S controllers. CRKD’s Neo S is a pro-style controller in a compact type issue. It has Corridor Impact analog sticks, which fight pesky stick drift, and has swappable thumbstick caps. Extra stick tops are offered individually in bundles of eight. Amazon has $20 stick high bundles in grey, black, and an orange and black combo pack.

The Neo S additionally additionally has Corridor Impact triggers with customizable sensitivity by way of the CRKD cellular app. The straightforward-to-use app is the place you go to map inputs, together with the pair of remappable again buttons. The Neo S has adjustable rumble and movement controls, although movement controls will solely work on Nintendo Change. Inside the app, you may activate non-compulsory preloaded configurations, together with a turbo mode.

Different CRKD Neo S fashions

$50

CRKD’s Neo S first launched in April. Just like the producer’s Nitro Deck handheld controller (extra on that beneath), the Neo S goals to be a helpful controller and a collectible. Every CRKD controller will be registered on the app by tapping your smartphone towards the the corporate’s emblem on the again of the controller. Contemplating CRKD’s strategy to controller releases, it isn’t shocking the Neo S already has some pretty distinctive and trendy designs, together with a Famicom-inspired Retro Gold controller, “Junkyard” theme, and plenty of clear shells, together with the clear mannequin proven above.

All the different Neo S controller themes go for $50 every, however you will not get the fret attachment.

Nitro Deck Nintendo Change Controller + Carrying Case Bundles

Change homeowners who need higher ergonomics in handheld mode also needs to take a look at CKRD’s Nitro Deck, one in all GameSpot’s favourite handheld controllers for the Nintendo Change. Priced at $50 by itself or $80 in a limited-edition bundle with a carrying case, the Nitro Deck is a U-shaped cradle that provides a premium really feel, full-size inputs, 4 remappable again buttons, and the customization choices by way of the official CRKD app talked about above for the Neo S. The limited-edition bundles have fairly superior coloration schemes, such because the GameCube-inspired mannequin above, and the vary of clear colours like Atomic Pink and Emerald Inexperienced. It additionally has a built-in kickstand for tabletop mode and passthrough USB-C for charging.

When you’re a fan of Hellboy, it is value noting that the formally licensed Hellboy-themed Nitro Deck (with no carrying case) is on sale for $50 (was $60). You will get CRKD’s hardshell carrying case with a shoulder strap for $25 at Amazon. Alternatively, there is a shoulder bag for journey with room for a bunch of further equipment for $40 (was $50).

CRKD additionally just lately launched the Nitro Deck+, which swaps the areas of the face buttons and analog stick on the correct facet, provides a pair of facet buttons, and helps each USB-C passthrough for charging in addition to HDMI passthrough for video output. You need not take away the Change from the Nitro Deck+ to play in your TV.

Nitro Deck Restricted Version Controller + Carry Case Bundles

Nitro Deck Controller

Nitro Deck+ Controller