Microsoft presents a special edition of the Xbox controller with many new features: you can now reserve it in Spain

Microsoft usually releases special editions of all kinds of accessories for the Xbox, such as the 20th anniversary controller and headset. The company behind this console announced in 2021 the Xbox Design Lab service with which players can customize the controllers by engraving their name or avatar.

Microsoft is pursuing a completely different strategy to what users have been accustomed to in recent years. Rumors suggest that it could be considering stopping marketing its Xbox consoles and focusing on Game Pass for Europe, Middle East and Africa markets.

The company has bet everything on its accessories and on this occasion it has opted for a special edition that imitates the retro aesthetics of old consoles with translucent casings. The new controller known as “Sky Cipher Special Edition” has a bright blue color which allows you to see the inner workings.

Some people love it and some hate it, but translucent cases are here to stay. Microsoft has designed transparent controllers in the past in other colors like white, black, or pink, although only the top part had this effect. Sky Cipher is completely translucent from the back to the grips.

Microsoft It has been inspired by the 20th anniversary model that was launched in 2021 and has opted for matching two-tone joysticks and a D-pad. The metallic blue triggers are one of the few elements that don’t have this transparent effect.

The Sky Cipher brings some new features

The translucent effect has surprised some gamers, but it’s a trend that’s been seen in recent years on the Xbox Series S and Series X. This controller has standard specs with a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C connectivity, and 40 hours of battery life on a full charge.

The Sky Cipher doesn’t stand out in its features, but it is the First remote to be shipped in eco-friendly packaging“Single-use plastics have been removed from packaging and the traditional paper manual has been replaced with a QR code for a digital getting started guide,” said Daniel Ruiz, Xbox accessories marketing manager.

The Sky Cipher’s case is 22% smaller and 21% lighter as Microsoft’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The controller It will go on sale on August 13 and can already be reserved in the Xbox Store priced at 69.99 euros.

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