Xbox Series S | X: Microsoft unveils a brand new, extra colourful controller

Microsoft lifts the veil on two new equipment accessible for its Xbox Series S and X as of their launch on November 10: a brand new extra colourful controller and a brand new USB-C charging equipment.

Microsoft is not going to have waited very lengthy earlier than bringing a bit colour to the controllers accessible from the launch of its Xbox Series X and S. In addition to the Carbon Black (included with the Xbox Series X) and Robot White (included with the Xbox Series S), the corporate will provide one other controller on November 10. Called Shock Blue, it has a completely blue entrance (sticks included) and a white underside.

For the remaining, this new controller is strictly similar to the controllers already introduced for the subsequent Microsoft consoles. It features a USB-C port for recharging, a hybrid D-pad and a central key devoted to captures and recordings. The Shock Blue controller will, like the opposite Xbox Series S / X controllers, be bought at 59.99 euros. Remember that the PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers will price 10 euros extra.

A brand new charging equipment and a (short-term) break for the Xbox Design Lab

At the identical time, Microsoft can also be saying the launch, nonetheless on November 10, of a new refill equipment for the controllers of its subsequent salon machines. Announced at 22.99 euros, this new pack features a battery (which will likely be housed within the devoted compartment, beneath the controller) in addition to a USB-C cable (2.7 m) to recharge the controller in progress half, or after. As on Xbox One, the battery of this equipment may be totally recharged in lower than 4 hours, assures Microsoft.

Note that these new merchandise may be pre-ordered from at present for supply on November 10, specifies the group, which additionally reserves a barely much less thrilling shock: the momentary suspension of the Xbox Design Lab service from October 14. The latter, which permits as a reminder of customise Xbox controllers will come again in 2021. If you wish to provide (or deal with your self to) a personalised controller for the vacation season, Microsoft encourages you to order earlier than October 13. Be cautious, nonetheless, earlier than closing, the design will nonetheless be primarily based on the Xbox One controller (appropriate with new consoles, however with out new options such because the button share or USB-C).