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After much anticipation, as of this morning the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are finally available for pre-order. These next-gen consoles are backward compatible with existing games and Xbox One wireless controllers. Some people, though, might want a second Xbox Series X wireless controller Controller. If that’s the case for you, then you’re in luck. Even though the console is all-knew, Redmond is doing the public a solid. They are keeping the controller price the same. That’s right, you can get you’re brand new Xbox Series X wireless controller for just $60. That’s the same price as the controller that came before it. Also, the software giant had previously confirmed that controller still uses AA batteries.
Xbox Series X Still Supports Play and Charge
If you prefer a play-and-charge controller, Microsoft also sells a rechargeable battery pack that comes with a USB-C cable for $25. If you buy these things now, Microsoft estimates that your next-gen console and controllers will show up at your door no later than November 10th. In comparison, Sony’s DualSense PS5 game-pad costs $70. In Sony’s defense, however, their controller does comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. The Series X controller is all-black, while the Series S controller is all-white. There will be a special two-toned Shock Blue version at the time of launch.
Clean and simple. Still iconic. 🎮
— Xbox (@Xbox) September 21, 2020
The Xbox Wireless Controller in Shock Blue is a stunner optimized for next-gen gameplay: https://t.co/Vky2vPt0ir pic.twitter.com/2QdvJDxdjQ
Xbox Design Lab Outage
Microsoft announced that its Xbox Design Lab will temporarily go offline starting October 14th. So, if you plan on designing a custom controller, now is the time to do it. After the planned outage, its supposed to come back online some time in 2021 with an upgraded interface.
