On November fifteenth, 2001, Microsoft launched the unique Xbox, within the course of, it modified the console panorama endlessly. Twenty years later, the corporate plans to have fun the birthday of its first-ever house system by placing out a handful of translucent equipment, together with the Xbox Series X/S controller you see above.

According to Microsoft, the translucent design is a reference to the see-through controllers it shipped with the unique Xbox debug package — although I think about for most individuals it’s extra prone to remind them of the N64’s iconic Atomic Purple controller, and that’s factor. A nifty contact right here is that Microsoft made the inner elements silver to make them simpler to see. The model’s signature inexperienced coloration is used for accent particulars, together with the rear grips. Outside of these visible thrives, it’s functionally the identical as another Xbox Wireless controller you should purchase from Microsoft. Expect Bluetooth for PC and cell pairing, help for button mapping and a greater d-pad than discovered on controllers from previous Xbox generations. 

You can pre-order the twentieth Anniversary Special Edition controller for $69.99 beginning at the moment via the Microsoft Store. Come November fifteenth, it can even be accessible via varied retailers. If you may’t justify including one other controller to your assortment, Microsoft additionally plans to launch a twentieth Anniversary Special Edition Stereo Headset that may retail for $69.99. Unfortunately, it doesn’t lean into the translucent aesthetic fairly as a lot as its counterpart however nonetheless appears to be like like it will be an honest showpiece.