Introducing the NEO S Purple Wave Edition

Official key art for NEO S Purple Wave Edition. A purple DJ turntable with Fortnite Festival branding and animated cuddle team leader characters in the background.

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CRKD have announced the NEO S Purple Wave Edition designed for use with Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games. Designed and manufactured in-house the controller is designed and engineered by team members behind the iconic hardware for Guitar Hero and DJ Hero.

Rhythm’s Gonna Get You

The NEO S transforms your Fortnite Festival experience thanks to the unique ergonomically designed Festival Attachment. Featuring five action buttons which replicate the frets on a guitar. Giving greater immersion and delivering a new dimension in music-based entertainment. Fans of Fortnite Festival can use the NEO S Purple Wave Edition controller to play Keytar, Drum, Mic, and Bass song parts, not only for guitar.

Person holding a NEO S Purple Wave Edition controller with a blurred steam deck console in the background. — Rhythm on the go

The NEO S is compatible with PC and Nintendo Switch, with Xbox compatibility coming shortly. Thanks to it’s wireless design, you can even enjoy your favourite rhythm games on the go.

The NEO S comes with Hall-Effect Thumbsticks, integrated Motion Controls and Adjustable Trigger Sensitivity. Remappable Back Buttons provide extra controls, and Adjustable Vibration and Swappable Stick Tops provide a wealth of customizable options.

Top down view of the NEO S Purple wave edition showing the purple wave pattern across the controller, and purple/pink buttons.

Zoomed in view of the NEO S Purple wave edition with the joystick detached

Image of the NEO S Purple wave edition buttons and hand accessory,

Back view of the NEO S Purple wave edition showing pink triggers and closed kick stand with the buttons facing the screen.

Back view of the NEO S Purple wave edition upside down showing pink triggers and closed kick stand.

Back view of the NEO S Purple wave edition showing pink triggers and kick stand open.

Stephen Withers, Product Manager for CRKD said, “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. Thishas been designed as the ultimate all-in-one controller, and the Festival Attachment adds a new dimension of fun for gamers. We believe this controller 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.”

The NEO S Purple Wave Edition is available to purchase today on the CRKD website for £59.99. Shipping will start between November 29 and December 6, 2024.