Microsoft’s nextXboxcontroller will apparently be a Special Edition Stellar Shift variant of itsXbox Series X/Scontrollers, with a February 14 release date. Since the launch of the Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2020, Microsoft has introduced a variety of controller variants for customers to add to their collections. While the Xbox consoles themselves tend to come with either black or white controllers, those that want to buy an extra controller have many more color options to choose from.There have been a wide variety of Xbox controller colors released over the last few years, typically retailing between $59.99 and $64.99. These controllers are simply variants of the base Xbox controllers and shouldn’t be confused with theXbox Elite controller line, which offers significantly more features at a much higher price.RELATED:HyperX Reveals New Xbox Controller and Gaming Mice at CES 2023According to recent Amazon listing leaks, the next Xbox controller is the blue Special Edition Stellar Shift. If the listing is accurate, the controller will be available starting February 14 and will be priced at $64.99, which is standard for basicXbox controllers. Assuming the February 14 release date is correct, Microsoft should be properly revealing this latest Xbox controller color to the world in the very near future.
It should be noted that Stellar Shift would just be the latest blue Xbox controller. Microsoft has previously released aShock Blue Xbox controller, a Mineral Camo blue controller, and an Aqua Shift blue controller. Shock Blue is a darker blue color, whereas Aqua Shift is lighter with a more metallic sheen. Based on the leaked images, it seems as though the Stellar Shift’s shade of blue will be somewhere in the middle of the existing blue controllers.
Xbox fans can expect Microsoft to continue releasing controller variants in the months and years ahead. Besides the basic color swaps, it’s likely that there will be limited edition Xbox controllers themed after brands and gaming franchises. In fact, Xbox has made plenty ofcustom Xbox consolesand controllers already, so there’s no reason to assume that it would stop these marketing crossovers any time soon.
And of course, it’s worth pointing out that Xbox fans have the option of designing their own controllers, if they so desire. TheXbox Design Lablets Xbox gamers tweak everything about their controllers down to the button colors, so fans can truly customize their hardware.
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