New Xbox Controller Suddenly Appears Online
A new Xbox Series X/S controller appears to have been launched by surprise, for Xbox gamers looking to pick up a new wireless controller in the near future. This isn't just a custom design in the Xbox Design Lab, either. The new design, an Arctic Camo version of the Xbox Series X/S controller, is being offered standalone as a special edition offering on the Microsoft Store. It may even come to other storefronts, as the Xbox One Arctic Camo controller did years in the past.
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Camo controllers have a long history of designs being offered for Xbox consoles in the past. Multiple camo controllers are currently being offered through the Microsoft Store and other storefronts. Those offerings include the blue Mineral Camo Special Edition and the red and black Daystrike Camo Special Edition. The Xbox Design Lab also features five different camo patterns, including pink, orange, and green designs. The Arctic Camo pattern is also available through the Xbox Design Lab.
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While the Xbox Series X/S Arctic Camo pattern is available as a pattern on the Xbox Design Lab, those excited to pick one up now have another option. The Xbox Wireless Controller Arctic Camo Special Edition is now available on the Microsoft Store for a price of $69.99. The Design Lab alternative is $9.99 more, though it does allow Xbox gamers to add other options like rubber grips or metallic buttons.
It's unclear how long the Arctic Camo Xbox Wireless Controller will be offered. While it does feature the Special Edition labeling, that doesn't necessarily imply it will be available in limited quantity. Other camo variations of the Xbox Series X/S wireless controllers have been known to be available for some time. It's possible to still buy Xbox One versions of an Arctic Camo Special Edition from years back on Amazon and other storefronts.
As for why Xbox is beginning to sell the Arctic Camo controller now, there's no official word. However, Xbox did make what could be a related announcement regarding Military Appreciation Month on Monday morning. There's nothing showing the Arctic Camo controller's sales contribute to the United States military in any way, to be clear.
Xbox is constantly releasing new designs for its Xbox Series X/S wireless controllers. The Arctic Camo Special Edition is just the latest example. Not long ago, Xbox launched five controller designs for the launch of Redfall. It also recently launched what it calls the REmix Special Edition Controller, made out of recycled plastic. Expect more Xbox Series X/S wireless controller announcements later this year.
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Source: Microsoft Store (via Pure Xbox)
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