Summary
Leaks indicate that a newXboxcontroller is releasing on February 20th. The unannouncedXboxproduct has drawn plenty of speculation, as fans propose multiple possibilities.
Xbox regularly releases special editions for the platform’s standard wireless controller, which usually incorporate flashy or stylish designs likeXbox’s recent Gold Shadow Special Edition controller. The company also releases high-end controllers like the Xbox Elite, which charge a high price in exchange for premium features. It seems that Xbox plans to release another controller very soon, with some fans wondering whether it will be another special edition controller or something much more. Although details on the product remain sparse, there are a couple of interesting theories going around.
Twitter user Wario64 posted an Amazon listing from Microsoft with a title that seems to be a placeholder for a new Xbox controller. The listing’s details state the product is set to release on February 20th, 2024. Some fans wondered whether this listing is for thelong-rumoredElden Ringcontroller, which is apparently set to release alongsideElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. However, recent leaks regarding theElden Ring-themed controller claimed that it will release on February 25th, while the Amazon listing displays a February 20th release date. Despite this inconsistency, some fans are still hopeful that the listing represents theElden Ringcontroller, but at this time, fans should attempt to keep their hopes in check. Additionally, this isn’t the only theory surrounding the mysterious listing.
Release Date for New Xbox Controller
Other fans wondered if the listing could be forXbox’s new controllerthat will aim to compete with the PlayStation’s DualSense controller. According to leaked documents, the new controller will feature precision haptic feedback in addition to other features, but an insider claimed that it’s not set to be revealed until May of this year. In addition to that claim, it seems unlikely that this new controller is the Amazon listing’s culprit, given that it still hasn’t been officially revealed and a release date so soon would be surprising. While it’s not as exciting of a theory, it’s possible that the listing is simply for another special edition of Xbox’s standard controller. Whatever the case may be, fans likely won’t have to wait long until the Amazon listing’s nature is revealed, seeing that its release date is less than a month away.
In other Xbox controller news, documents indicated thatXbox is working on a new controller that’s similar to the Switch’sJoy-Cons. Its design patent showed that an adjustable gripping mechanism would allow the controller to attach to different devices of varying thicknesses, giving on-the-go gamers an excellent solution. However, the controller’s design patent is the only evidence of the intriguing product, so fans probably shouldn’t get their hopes up for it to be released anytime soon.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
