Microsoft has revealed the Xbox Wireless Controller: Sky Cipher Special Edition--a translucent gamepad that lets you see the gadget's inner workings. It releases on August 13, and preorders just went live at Amazon. Like most special-edition controllers, we're expecting this to be quite popular. So if you don't want to miss out, be sure to reserve a unit soon.
Xbox Wireless Controller: Sky Cipher Special Edition
$70
With a blue transparent top case, rubberized grips, and metallic sky blue accents, this is one of the coolest controller designs for Xbox Series X|S. Of course, it'll also work on PC and mobile, and features all the usual tech from Xbox Wireless Controllers. This includes a share button, a pairing button to quickly switch devices, and a 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
Keep in mind that this controller uses AA batteries instead of a rechargeable battery pack, though you'll get up to 40 hours of playtime before needing to replace them. If you want a rechargeable controller, there are plenty of battery packs you can purchase separately, including this officially licensed charge kit.
While there's no doubt this is one of the most eye-catching first-party Xbox controllers we've seen over the years, Microsoft has launched plenty of other gamepads with slick designs. Many of these are currently on sale--so if you want to save some cash or can't wait until August 13 for a new controller, here are a few deals for you to check out.
Best Xbox Controller Deals
- Velocity Green (Walmart) -- $44 ($
60) - Velocity Green (Amazon) -- $44 ($
60) - Electric Volt (Walmart) -- $46 ($
65) - Shock Blue (Walmart) -- $44 ($
65) - Shock Blue (Amazon) -- $44 ($
65) - Robot White (Walmart) -- $44 ($
60) - Robot White (Amazon) -- $44 ($
60) - Pulse Red (Walmart) -- $48 ($
65) - Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition (Walmart) -- $53 ($
70) - Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition (Amazon) -- $53 ($
70) - Dream Vapor Special Edition (Walmart) -- $50 ($
65) - Deep Pink (Walmart) -- $49 ($
65) - Deep Pink (Amazon) -- $49 ($
65) - Carbon Black (Walmart) -- $44 ($
60) - Carbon Black (Amazon) -- $44 ($
60) - Astral Purple (Walmart) -- $53 ($
65) - Astral Purple (Amazon) -- $53 ($
65)
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