New Xbox Series X controller revealed — and it's stunning

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New Xbox Series X controller revealed — and it's stunning

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Pre-orders for the Xbox Series 10 and Xbox Series South starting time going live today, and the new Xbox Wireless Controller has joined them.

The new controller will go on auction November x when the new consoles launch, and introduces the rather fetching new Shock Blue two-tone color. The deep nighttime bluish is complemented past a black D-pad and ABXY buttons and features a bright white dorsum. In addition to this new hue, the controller volition come in the Carbon Black and Robot White variations we've already seen.

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The new Xbox Wireless Controller is an evolution over its predecessor, unlike the dramatic blueprint difference for the PS5's DualSense controller over the DualShock 4. That'southward no bad thing, every bit the Xbox Wireless Controller has often been considered one of the best controllers around.

There's another menu push and the D-pad has a new design, merely otherwise the new Xbox Wireless Controller is very similar to the controller information technology replaces. That's a piddling disappointing in i area: the bombardment.

While Microsoft is offer a rechargeable battery pack, it'due south a $25 accessory or part of an Xbox Wireless Controller bundle rather than something that the controller comes with as default. That means you'll need to rely on popping AA alkaline batteries into the controller, which isn't exactly the well-nigh environmentally friendly thing in the earth or particularly modern for a 2020 controller. It's a baroque movement by Microsoft given the corporeality of endeavor information technology appears to take put into the design and functionality of the Xbox Series X and Series S.

(Prototype credit: Microsoft)

Priced at $59.99, the new Xbox Wireless Controller is being sold at the aforementioned price every bit its predecessor. It will also come in a PC package, which includes a plug-in wireless adapter to allow you to utilise the controller with PC games; the controller can as well be connected to PCs using a Bluetooth connection. And if yous're non prepare to upgrade, the latest Xbox Wireless Controller will nevertheless work on Xbox One.

In some ways nosotros'd have liked Microsoft to have pushed the envelope with a next-generation new Xbox Wireless Controller. But the familiar design will be a comfort to some die difficult Xbox fans, and the proverb 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' seems very apt hither.

You tin can pre-order the Xbox Serial X and Series S in the U.S. right now. And check out our U.G. Xbox Series 10 and Series Southward pre-lodge page to secure a panel for the Nov 10 launch.

Roland Moore-Colyer is U.K. Editor at Tom'south Guide with a focus on news, features and stance manufactures. He oft writes well-nigh gaming, phones, laptops and other bits of hardware; he's likewise got an interest in cars. When non at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, ofttimes with a look of marvel on his face.

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