There's never been a better time to create a custom Xbox controller with Xbox Design Lab, as Microsoft has announced a whole bunch of new features for the program today, along with bringing back the popular rubberised grips.
Specifically, here's what has been added to the feature set:
- Black rubberised grips available on both the back case and side grips for added comfort and control
- 19 new metallic finish colours for D-Pads and Triggers including: Sterling Silver, Pewter Silver, Gunmetal Silver, Abyss Black, Retro Pink, Deep Pink, Oxide Red, Zest Orange, Gold, Electric Volt, Velocity Green, Glacier Blue, Dragonfly Blue, Mineral Blue, Photon Blue, Midnight Blue, Regal Purple, Nocturnal Green, and Warm Gold
- 3 new colour options for controller parts
- Introducing Dragonfly Blue
- Military Green has been updated to Nocturnal Green providing a richer earth colour
- Electric Green has been updated to Velocity Green bringing this in line with the iconic Xbox colour
- New “Inspired by” controller designs from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Battlefield 2042, Forza Horizon 5, and Riders Republic to get your customization journey started
You can get yourself an Xbox Design Lab controller (tailored for the Xbox Series X and Series S, but also compatible with Xbox One) starting at £59.99 / $69.99, with the price rising depending on how many premium features you want.
Don't forget that you can also use Microsoft Rewards points to pay for Xbox Design Lab controllers, so if you've been stashing some away for a while, maybe think about spending them on a custom controller to call your own!
Happy with these new features for Xbox Design Lab? Give us your thoughts down in the comments.
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I literally just ordered like two of these a month ago. Shoot…
Huge improvement over what they were offering before! The lack of rubber grips was the main reason I avoided a design lab controller before. I have no need for a new one, but this would definitely open up new options if I did. Only thing is I would like to see some more variety to the rubber grips, not just black. It would also be nice is they started giving us some transparent plastic options.
@Royalblues this. If I’m gonna spend that much money on a controller please let me have it personalized like this.
Freaking sweet
Really wish they add the elite controller to this already. Absolutely zero interest in a standard controller.if nothing else, atleast they got rid of those uncomfortable nubs on the Forza controller I got my girlfriend.
@oconnoclast I think the Xbox button issue is a system side (OS) error. I know I've encountered it with several controllers and have seen it reported on the insider forums. Not an issue on PC that I've seen.
I really want to see the return of gradient colors.
As a top wishlist though: the ability to upload an image to have printed onto the plastic of the face.
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