Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller Arrives This November

And it isn't even an Elite model. That's the real kicker. I'll keep my translucent green Elite Series 2.

Gee, I love the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller!

@Wyatt006 My thoughts exactly!

Does this have the rubberised grip handles
At the rear?
I don’t think it does, hard to tell.
If not, it’s a wasted opportunity and I won’t buy

I wish it had the coloured buttons.

Phew. I'm a controller nut and have my preorder in for the Forza 5 already. I was afraid this controller would surpass that in coolness. Fortunately, I can rest easy. This one is fine, but I do not "need" it.

I just want a sentient next gen controller equipped with a self aware AI voice that tells me when I need to eat, sleep and poop. I Also want it to monitor everything I say and do. I want it to be able to transform into a six foot robot capable of killing my enemies on command. I was Phil Spencer to hand deliver it to me and I want it to have mini vents at the side which emits a Jasmine blue Lilly scent Every time I hit A.

Is that too much to ask for?!

@Wyatt006 I agree it looks cool, but for me it's a pain to use it. I always end up with a little pain in my hands, not even working all day in the computer makes my hands ache like the pro controller.

I don't need it. No. Don't need it...
(Checks reward point total.)
Pre ordered... Balls l!

If only when you bought a console you could choose to get one of the limited edition or customised controllers rather than the normal one. With games (and gamers) these days moving away from couch co-op you don't need 2 or 3 controllers any more.

They should make this style for the elite controllers also.

That way we can actually see the shoulder buttons breaking in real time. Helps make it even more annoying in dropping that much money on controller that is incredibly poor in quality and durability.

@PhileasFragg That's... why they do these editions. To interest you in a controller you wouldn't otherwise want.

@Royalblues Agreed. I was always bummed about not having one until I replaced the cover on mine.

@InterceptorAlpha
That's a really nice controller you have there, wish i could afford one. I have heard the Power A Fusion Pro 2 Controllers are ok, i might treat myself to one.

Ordered, couldn't resist.
I claimed 60 quid with my reward points, so it doesn't hurt too much.

What does hurt is trying to store all the controllers I own, I think I have a problem. 😬🤣

@InterceptorAlpha
Is that a blackberry?

@Hurblyburbly LOL. Nah. It is the official Xbox keyboard. To add, the X1 and X2 keys on it are preprogrammed to screen shot and record so it isn't even like I'm missing out on the inconveniently placed share button the S/X controllers have.

@InterceptorAlpha
Ah nice mate. Never seen that before. 👍

@Hurblyburbly For some reason when Microsoft puts them out, they only make them for a short period of time. IIRC you were only able to get them new for about the first year of the Xbox One being out.

This is actually a second hand, "like new", I grabbed from ebay about the beginning of the year.

It's nice, but it looks so much like the Pro Controller from Nintendo. Did anyone else think it would be designed to look more like the original Xbox system? Or maybe one that looks like the white 360?

It's meant to evoke the original debug kit, which is an AWESOME idea.

So why isn't it GREEN? if it were green, it would have been amazing...

...no, seriously how is it not green?

I actually really dig how much this looks like my Pro Controller.

Had to do it. Preordered.

@Xiovanni It is. I wound up getting mine off ebay used. Really a shame how short period of time Microsoft makes these accessories.

Best thing about is is the X1 and X2 keys come set, as default, for taking a screenshot and recording a clip.

This looks great, but I like the full wraps on the new Forza edition more. Still, great looking controller, tempted even though I totally don't need it.

Yeah, really tempted, but how much controllers does one need?, since the xbox one(x) controllers are compatible with current gen, we already have like 7 controllers lying around the house, really can't sell that to my wife . Maybe if I they would break down once in a while or wear down, but even my 360 controllers are still working fine, so cannot complain about the longevity of the xbox controllers so far.

@Xiovanni I was doing that before, but I use a keyboard in games like Planet Coaster, Halo, and ESO, so much it became too much hassle swapping back and forth.

When is Elite Controller Series 3 coming?! My Series 1 is dying...