Microsoft’s Xbox is turning 20 and, to celebrate this, the company is announcing a couple of translucent gaming related accessories, such as a wireless controller and gaming headset. These two products will launch on November 15, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Xbox, with pre-orders starting October 7.
First off is the controller, which according to Microsoft sports a translucent look in a bid to remember the see-through controllers that shipped with the original Xbox debug kits a long time ago. The controller also features Xbox’s signature green hue on the home button and the D-Pad as well as rear grips, with the components being silver so they are easily visible through the casing.
What is worth noting though is that at the end of the day, the controller is the same as the one that ships with the new Series X and Series S, with support for Bluetooth to connect to PCs and devices. It costs $69.99 and is up for pre-order via Microsoft Store and Amazon.
Coming to the wired headset, Microsoft’s Xbox stereo headset is also getting a translucent version, with the ear cups now being see through and green 20th anniversary branding to the left side ear cup. The grilles present between the cups and ear pads also have green accents, with the microphone getting the same treatment. The headsets will retail for the same price as the controller, which is a US$ 10 hike over the standard headset.
