CRKD, the premium collectable gaming brand renowned for its award-winning Nitro Deck™, Nitro Deck+™, and NEO S™ controllers, has announced the launch of the NEO S Purple Wave Edition. This licensed special edition controller is designed to enhance gameplay in Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games, offering players a whole new way to play.
The NEO S Purple Wave Edition is compatible with PC and Nintendo® Switch™, with Xbox compatibility coming soon. Available for purchase today, the controller is expected to begin shipping globally between 29th November and 6th December 2024.
A new dimension in rhythm gaming
What sets this controller apart is the unique Festival Attachment included with the NEO S Purple Wave Edition. This attachment replicates the frets on a guitar, providing a new level of immersion and fun. Designed and manufactured in-house by CRKD, the controller and attachment bring a fresh experience to rhythm gaming, helping you rock out like never before.
The Festival Attachment effortlessly connects to the NEO S, featuring five action buttons that emulate guitar frets. Its ergonomic design fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Fans of rhythm music games such as Guitar Hero™ or Rock Band™ will feel right at home, with greater immersion and a new dimension in music-based entertainment.
Stephen Withers, Product Manager for CRKD, commented:
“It’s been nearly 20 years since key members of our team first began creating controllers for rhythm games, and we’ve never lost our passion for the genre. It’s a thrill to bring our knowledge and passion back to this space, and the NEO S Purple Wave Edition is our first step in bringing the band back together. The Festival Attachment adds a new dimension of fun for gamers. We believe the NEO S Purple Wave Edition offers the easiest, most inclusive way to play Fortnite Festival, and we can’t wait to see gamers getting their groove on when it ships just in time for the holidays.”
More than just a guitar controller
The NEO S Purple Wave Edition isn’t limited to guitar gameplay. In Fortnite Festival, players can use the controller to play Keytar, Drum, Mic, and Bass song parts. For music lovers wanting more, the controller continues to shine when used with other community-based rhythm games.
Packed with features for serious gamers
Beyond the Festival Attachment, the NEO S boasts a range of features designed for serious gamers:
- Hall-Effect Thumbsticks: Eliminates stick drift for precise control.
- ‘No Deadzone Mode’: Enhances responsiveness.
- Integrated Motion Controls: For intuitive gameplay.
- Adjustable Trigger Sensitivity: Customise triggers to your preference.
- Remappable Back Buttons: Extra controls when you need them.
- Adjustable Vibration and Swappable Stick Tops: Personalise your gaming experience.
- Bluetooth® Technology: Use the controller with Smart TVs, mobile devices, and tablets.
With its wireless, compact design and Fortnite Festival-inspired artwork, the NEO S Purple Wave Edition is both portable and eye-catching, ready to travel with you wherever you go.
CRKD ‘True Collection System’ compatibility
Like all CRKD hardware, the NEO S Purple Wave Edition is fully compatible with the CRKD ‘True Collection System’, a free mobile app for iOS™ and Android®. This app allows you to register the product number and rarity ranking of your hardware into your personal secure collection, adding to your bragging rights. The app’s CRKD CTRL feature lets you customise the adjustable features of your controller.
Availability and pricing
The NEO S Purple Wave Edition is available to purchase today at https://go.crkd.gg/fnfestival and is expected to start shipping between 29th November and 6th December 2024. It retails for £59.99 / $59.99 / €69.99.
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