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Microsoft’s 20th Anniversary Xbox controller has been revealed early​

Xbox has been teasing a new controller but it’s up for pre-order on Best Buy

An 20th anniversary controller being teased by Xbox has appeared on the Best Buy website.

Microsoft has been posting tweets with the controller shrouded in darkness, but the Best Buy listing shows the controller fully lit.

The official Xbox Twitter account posted a photo of the darkened controller on Wednesday, with the message “20 years of play in your hands”, but it was impossible to see any detail.

The Best Buy listing, however, clearly shows the controller and provides a detailed description of it.

“Inspired by the styles and innovations of the past, this 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox wireless controller brings you the best of the last 20 years,” the listing reads.

“It features a transparent black design with vibrant green details that stay true to Xbox’s signature style while thoughtfully designed buttons and a hybrid D-pad enable precision, tactical gameplay.”

As well as the green Xbox button, the controller features green back grips for more comfortable play.

The 20th anniversary controller is the latest in a line of special edition coloured controllers Microsoft has released since the launch of the Xbox Series X and S.

In August it announced that it was releasing a special edition Forza Horizon 5 controller made of translucent bright yellow plastic. The following day, it then announced a new Halo-themed Xbox Elite Series 2 controller inspired by Master Chief’s armour.

Earlier in August it also announced the Aqua Shift Special Edition, which is available now at a price of $69.99 and comes in a special blue colour that gives off a ‘shimmering’ effect.

In June three new Xbox Series X/S controller designs were released to tie in with the Space Jam: A New Legacy movie.

And back in March, Xbox announced two other controller colours, called Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo.

Source: VGC

 

[anthony2690]

Yeah, I need this, once it pops up on the UK site, I'm going to preorder.

 

[splattered]

Bought! That's sexy as hell

 

[Classicrockfan]

I’m sold will cancel the piss yellow forza controller for this.

 

[Gameplaylover]

Wow, Microsoft really can design controllers. Need this one.

 

[Kacho]

Damn that is a sexy beast

 

[Banjo64]

£50 on the MS Swiss site.

 

[Deanington]

Bought as well. Was on Xbox since the OG, it's only right.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

No back buttons, No buy

 

[Trogdor1123]

I do not care for it, no I do not. Any transparent controller/console is pretty bad.

Hope you folks enjoy it though that do like it.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Yup! It's gotta be mine, thats fit!

 

[Strider Highwind]

Its sexy, i see the target preorder is up...I might jump in

 

[BusierDonkey]

That's a fine looking controller but I'd prefer solid black to transparent. At least the Series controller has super tidy guts.

 

[Celcius]

Looks great!

 

[BLAUcopter]

It's up for preorder on the Aussie store too:

Xbox Wireless Controller – 20th Anniversary Special Edition | Xbox

Celebrate 20 years of Xbox with the Xbox Wireless Controller – 20th Anniversary Special Edition in classic black with green touches.

www.xbox.com

Pre ordered without question.

 

[GymWolf]

Not bad.

 

[elliot5]

Maybe I cash in my rewards points for this

 

[Punished Miku]

Looks neat. All I want is a quiet d-pad though.

 

[Captain Toad]

Has there been any word of a new Elite controller with Series S|X layout and/or any new features?

 

[MadchesterManc]

Would've taken an updated duke myself

Edit: I don't get what's triggering about preferring a revemp to the original Xbox controller over a simple reskin of the current one for a 20th anniversary. Unless the OG Xbox is triggering somehow to Xbox fans....

 

[Captain Toad]

Looks neat. All I want is a quiet d-pad though.

Amen. The d-pad is an improvement over the One's, but the amount of sound it makes is ridiculous. On games that I'd normally use the d-pad, I find myself sticking to the analog stick just to avoid the clicking sounds.

 

[R6Rider]

Eh, it looks nice but not for $70.

 

[RoboFu]

Nice I’m going to try to grab one.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Just pre ordered. Had to have it.

 

[M1chl]

Caved in. I like green/black-ish (read the visual ID of nVidia) color combo.

 

[soulbait]

They have been killing it with their controller designs. I am starting to collect them.... which is a bad thing, because I do not need so many controllers

 

[ManaByte]

 

[Calling 911 Melts Beams]

"the controller features green back grips for more comfortable play."

finally someone else realizes that green is the most comfortable rubber color

 

[CobraAB]

Looks like a XBox controller.

Yep.

 

[STARSBarry]

No UK option yet to purchase, Iv been thinking of getting a Series X controller ever since my Elite 1 died and iv been using a regular Xbox One Controller for couple years now.

Didn't want the Elite series 2 since it suffers from the same issues the original does, and this one just looks right, especially now its got the rubber grips.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

Cool but I can’t go back after using Elite 2.

if I can’t get some good flippers for the dual sense, when I get a PS5, it’s going to haunt me.

 

[Ev1L AuRoN]

Dammm I'm sold. I've been needing to upgrade my rig's controller for a while now.

 

[Elpidio Valdés]

It looks awesome but it's not for me! After trying the Elite 2 controller I can't go back. Once I got used to using the paddles in the back there's no going back to normal.

 

[Certinty]

Not a fan, think I'll go for the Forza Horizon 5 one instead.

 

[Jaguar Victory]

 

[kuncol02]

There are also headphones.
And both can be ordered on MS site already.

 

[Jigsaah]

Microsoft’s 20th Anniversary Xbox controller has been revealed early​

Xbox has been teasing a new controller but it’s up for pre-order on Best Buy

An 20th anniversary controller being teased by Xbox has appeared on the Best Buy website.

Microsoft has been posting tweets with the controller shrouded in darkness, but the Best Buy listing shows the controller fully lit.

The official Xbox Twitter account posted a photo of the darkened controller on Wednesday, with the message “20 years of play in your hands”, but it was impossible to see any detail.

The Best Buy listing, however, clearly shows the controller and provides a detailed description of it.

“Inspired by the styles and innovations of the past, this 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox wireless controller brings you the best of the last 20 years,” the listing reads.

“It features a transparent black design with vibrant green details that stay true to Xbox’s signature style while thoughtfully designed buttons and a hybrid D-pad enable precision, tactical gameplay.”

As well as the green Xbox button, the controller features green back grips for more comfortable play.

The 20th anniversary controller is the latest in a line of special edition coloured controllers Microsoft has released since the launch of the Xbox Series X and S.

In August it announced that it was releasing a special edition Forza Horizon 5 controller made of translucent bright yellow plastic. The following day, it then announced a new Halo-themed Xbox Elite Series 2 controller inspired by Master Chief’s armour.

Earlier in August it also announced the Aqua Shift Special Edition, which is available now at a price of $69.99 and comes in a special blue colour that gives off a ‘shimmering’ effect.

In June three new Xbox Series X/S controller designs were released to tie in with the Space Jam: A New Legacy movie.

And back in March, Xbox announced two other controller colours, called Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo.

Source: VGC

Damn...that looks goooood.

 

[rodrigolfp]

No back buttons (4+), no respect...

 

[StreetsofBeige]

At the top of the box, they continue the years with 2010 on the left and then 2010 on the right.

But when it comes to 2026, it jumps to 2032 when it's under the gamepad.

 

[Vasto]

This looks really nice. I will be getting one for sure.

 

[MachRc]

Xbox Wireless Controller – 20th Anniversary Special Edition | Xbox

Celebrate 20 years of Xbox with the Xbox Wireless Controller – 20th Anniversary Special Edition in classic black with green touches.

www.xbox.com

Already sold out yo

 

[Dream-Knife]

I think I looks amazing, but I don't need another controller unfortunately.

They need to do a series x that looks like that.

 

[LordCBH]

That controller looks sick as fuck.

 

[Speedwagon]

Not really into this one. Looks like my Elite Series 2 except you can see it's skeleton.

 

[MachRc]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-20th-anniversary-special-edition/6480157.p?skuId=6480157

damn too late for best buy!



If youre in Canada,

you can still preorder it

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/xbox-wireless-controller-20th-anniversary-special-edition/15752927

 

[Iced Arcade]

headset as well (wired)

 

[Kagey K]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-20th-anniversary-special-edition/6480157.p?skuId=6480157

damn too late for best buy!



If youre in Canada,

you can still preorder it

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/xbox-wireless-controller-20th-anniversary-special-edition/15752927

Thanks. Just ordered.

Don’t really need it, but I’m a sucker for green and black, just bought the electro volt earlier this year.

 

[Warnen]

Better looking then most of there stuff lately for dam sure

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Looks good, would have ordered an Elite with this Aesthetic if they made one.

 

[Iced Arcade]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-20th-anniversary-special-edition/6480157.p?skuId=6480157

damn too late for best buy!



If youre in Canada,

you can still preorder it

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/xbox-wireless-controller-20th-anniversary-special-edition/15752927

perfect thanks! that controller is mine eh