At CES 2026, HyperX stepped into the leverless space with a controller calles the “Clutch Tachi” and it feels refreshing. I really liked how simple, clean, and modern it was. No crazy unnecessary flair, just a clear understanding of what the Fighting Game Community actually cares about. With the FGC thriving again and titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Guilty Gear pushing competitive play forward, this controller feels perfectly timed for what many would call another golden era of fighting games.
We didn’t get enough hands on time to fully put it through its paces, but first impressions still matter. Aesthetically, the HyperX leverless is a beauty. The layout feels deliberate, the design looks tournament ready, and it carries that polished HyperX identity without trying too hard. The RGB backlighting truly gave it that modern look. Even in a short session, it felt like a brand paying attention to how the FGC has evolved.
If this is HyperX’s opening move into the leverless scene, it’s a confident one. The FGC is demanding better tools, smarter design, and hardware that matches the moment, and from what we saw at CES 2026, HyperX understands exactly where the culture, and competition is headed.
