Tag: Controller
Random What Happened To This Controller? Xbox Fans Are Trying To Figure It Out
"What could this be?"
If you sometimes find yourself browsing the various Xbox subreddits, you may have noticed a post that was getting a lot of attention over the weekend showing an Xbox Elite controller that had developed a very strange pattern. The person who uploaded the photo simply asked the question of "what could this be?", which ultimately...
News Unboxing Video Of White Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Surfaces Online
Take a look
Earlier this year in March, a white version of the Series 2 Elite Xbox controller was spotted inside the cabinet of a store. Months later, there's still no official announcement, but we've now got what appears to be an unboxing video of the same controller: The standard Elite 2 controller was released roughly two years ago, and by the...
News For The First Time Ever, Xbox Has Added A Speaker To A Custom Controller
Apparently it sings to you
Xbox has partnered with benny blanco, BTS and Snoop Dogg to celebrate the release of their new "Bad Decisions" song with... a singing controller?! Apparently that's the case, and you might even be able to win one for yourself. The red design is being classed as "the first ever singing Xbox controller", and comes with a...
News Turtle Beach Reveals New 'Affordable' React-R Xbox Controller
Very similar to the brilliant Recon controller
We were pretty floored when we had a chance to try out Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller last year, as it ended up being one of the most enjoyable third-party controllers we've ever used, boasting great comfort and audio features. Read More: Hardware Review: Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller (Pure...
News Xbox Is Giving Away This Handcrafted Official Tartan Controller
Celebrating 20 years of Xbox in Scotland
Xbox is celebrating 20 years in Scotland, with the original console having launched in the country (along with much of Europe) back in 2002, and therefore it's partnered with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers and Lochcarron of Scotland to create an official Xbox tartan. As a result, they're giving away one of these...
News Xbox UK Is Giving Away This Adorable Corgi Controller Bundle
Including a hand-knitted Corgi Cozie!
We have a feeling this giveaway might be quite popular! Xbox is giving two lucky people the chance to win a custom Corgi Xbox Wireless Controller along with a hand-knitted Corgi Cozie, but entries are only open to the UK and Ireland. To take part, you'll need to follow Xbox UK on Twitter, and then retweet the...
News Gotta Go Fast! Sonic Is Getting His Own Limited Edition Xbox Controller
Officially licensed
No, not the fuzzy ones this time! Razer has partnered with Xbox to release an officially licensed, limited edition Sonic The Hedgehog controller, with sales to begin soon. But here's the kicker - it retails for the eye-watering price of $199.99. This follows on from other stunning Razer designs in the past like The Mandalorian...
News Xbox Is Giving You The Ability To Remap The Controller's Share Button
Rolling out to Xbox Insiders first
The Share button on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controller can come in very handy at times, but if you're not overly bothered about capturing screenshots or recording video, you might not really use it all that often. Fortunately, Team Xbox has realised this, and has begun rolling out a new feature to Xbox...
News Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Xbox Flight Controller Goes On Sale This Wednesday
Pre-orders are ready to take off
You might remember that Turtle Beach announced a new flight control system for Xbox and PC earlier this year called the VelocityOne, and the device is officially being made available for pre-order via Turtle Beach from this Wednesday. As detailed by the Xbox team back in July, here's what you can expect from it:...
News Xbox Employees Receive Special, One-Of-A-Kind Custom Controllers
Beautiful
There are all sorts of groovy controller concepts out there, but unfortunately, we never get our hands on them. The latest design is another offender, which has been gifted to numerous Xbox employees, and it's absolutely stunning. Designed by POPeART - who is no stranger to designing beautiful Xbox controller concepts - he was tasked to...
News Hyperkin Announces 'Cortana Edition' Xbox Duke Controller
Available to pre-order now
Hyperkin caused a buzz earlier this month when it announced it was bringing back the original Xbox Duke controller for Xbox's 20th anniversary, and a new variant has now been added in the form of a 'Cortana Edition'. The Cortana Edition features a "special Halo 20th anniversary Cortana design" along with a "Cortana...
News Apple Devices Now Support The Xbox Series X Wireless Controller
iOS 14.5 is live
Apple has rolled out its latest update for iOS - meaning its devices now support Xbox Series X|S controllers. As highlighted by Microsoft's Jason Ronald, it's the best way to enjoy remote play and xCloud on iOS devices. iOS 14.5 has also added support for Sony's PlayStation 5 controller. To pair your Xbox controller with an Apple...
News Xbox Japan Shows Off Yakuza Themed Controller That's Held Up By A Crayfish Stand
But sadly it's an image only
We've seen Xbox teams from all around the world show off their own crazy designs and now it's Japan's turn. To commemorate the local release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon on the Xbox Series X|S earlier this week, the team within this region shared an image of an appropiately-themed Xbox controller. What makes it particularly...
News Grab A Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller, Get A Free Sea Of Thieves Emote
Express your love on the seven seas
If getting a Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller wasn't enough, Rare is also attaching a free in-game emote for Sea of Thieves alongside it. To celebrate Valentine's Day, anyone who picks up the Pulse Red controller will also gain access to the "I Love You" emote in Sea of Thieves. You'll be able to sail the seven...
News The Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
Grab it while it's hot!
Remember the new Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller that was unveiled last month? Well, it's finally available to take home and add to your controller collection, releasing as of today, February 9th. Available at most major retailers such as Amazon and the Microsoft Store, the Pulse Red controller clocks in at £54.99 /...
News Apple Devices Will Add Xbox Series X Controller Support In Future Update
No word on when it will be available
Microsoft and Apple might not be on the best terms in recent times, but there's still some level of cooperation. Apple says the tech giants are currently "working together" to bring Xbox Series X controller support to its devices. Right now, iOS and iPadOS devices do not officially support Microsoft's new...
News Microsoft Gifts Xbox Team Members Project Scarlett Controllers
You can't buy this!
Microsoft's next-generation console has arrived and to mark this very special occasion, team Xbox employees have all received their very own "Project Scarlett" controllers - as thanks for their contributions. Xbox's engineering lead, Eden Marie, shared a few photos of the one she received, showing off the front and back...
News Microsoft Officially Announces Its Robot White Xbox Controller
Available for standalone purchase this holiday
We've seen the new white controller that comes with the Xbox Series S in leaks and the recently released promotional materials, but now the Xbox Twitter account has gone to the extent of giving it a standalone announcement. In case you missed this detail in the main announcement, it's officially known...
Gallery Check Out The Phantom Magenta Special Edition Controller In All Its Glory
It's a thing of beauty
There's a new Xbox Wireless Controller in town, and it's already getting the plaudits for being one of the most gorgeous designs we've seen this generation. The Phantom Magenta Special Edition went on sale yesterday at a variety of retailers, and is currently available for £59.99/$69.99 at the Microsoft Store. This follows...
News Fully Charge Your Xbox One Controller in 60 Seconds With This New "Super Charger"
A first for the video game industry
One of the main inconveniences still plaguing gamers this generation is the need to recharge your controller batteries during long play sessions. If a new accessory from Performance Designed Products (PDP) is any indication, then we finally may be able to put this issue aside. It's being called the Super Charger...
Stunning.
At a small building in London’s Waterloo area on a bright and sunny Wednesday, Microsoft decided to give the UK press their first taste of the Xbox One. Spread across three floors, the event showcased Kinect, Forza Motorsport 5, Kinect Sports Rivals, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct,
