Microsoft has announced two new controllers for the Xbox consoles. The new controllers are dubbed Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition. The new controllers are compatible with the new Xbox Series S/X consoles, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, and Android mobile phones and tablets.
The Xbox Wireless Controller Electric Volt
has a similar design to the Shock Blue and Pulse Red controllers. The top is
covered in a yellow resin that is not available on any other Xbox hardware. The
two joysticks have the same color. The underside of the controller keeps the
same white finish as the Shock Blue and Pulse Red controllers. Microsoft says
the new controller will be available for $64.99 starting April 27 in most Xbox
markets worldwide. It will also be available at select retailers and on the
Microsoft Store.
The Xbox Wireless Controller Daystrike
Camo Special Edition is the third in the Camo series. The other two are Night
Ops Camo that was announced in 2019 and Arctic Camo Special Edition that was
announced last year.
The new controller is a combination of two
shades of red and a shade of gray and black. It is the first of the Camo
edition with a textured grip for the triggers and the first of the Xbox
wireless controllers to have the entire surface of the bumpers textured. The
Camo Special Edition controller will go on sale on May 4 in most Xbox markets
worldwide for US$ 69.99.
Microsoft also announced new clothing gear
alongside the new controllers. The Xbox Icon Collection which includes
t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and pants is inspired by the new controllers and
will be available in unisex sizes starting April 21. Microsoft says there will
be limited quantities available, so you should hurry once they are available.
