That Starfield Xbox Series X wireless controller is real and it looks awesome
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Yes, thatStarfieldXbox controller is real, and has been showcased at Xbox Games Showcase’sStarfieldDirect during not-E3 2023.
TheStarfieldLimited EditionXbox Wireless Controllerwasn’t quite the surprise it could’ve been, asimages of the controller appeared on Redditjust a few days ago, ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase presentation. Now, though, we have confirmation that the controller, and a companionXbox Wireless Headsetand a smartwatch are indeed real.
TheStarfieldlimited edition controller and headset are both sold separately, and not bundled with any special editions of the game. However, the Chronomark Watch is bundled with theStarfieldConstellation Edition.
No price point has been announced for either the controller or the headset as of yet. But going off prior limited edition Xbox wireless controllers, like the one forForza Horizon 5,it’s easy to see the gamepad pricing at around $89.99 / £79.99.
TheStarfieldlimited edition Xbox Wireless Controller certainly looks the part. I’m a big fan of the red-on-white aesthetic for the gamepad’s shell. The stylized colors wrapping around the home button are a lovely touch. That golden D-pad is a real eye-catcher, too.
Initially, looking at those original Reddit screenshots, I wasn’t a huge fan of the flowchart-like text scrawled across the gamepad. Now, though, seeing the controller in a higher quality trailer, I’m starting to be won over by the overall design. The buttons, sticks and triggers are all labeled like they were modules on a spaceship, and that’s kind of neat.
Lastly, there’s no release window attached to any of theStarfieldhardware at present. Though, they’ll most likely launch either the same day as the game (September 6), or in the immediate weeks prior. It might not land on ourbest Xbox controllers list, purely because the Xbox Wireless Controller is already there, but it’s definitely one to keep an eye on if you’re a fan of extra snazzy hardware.
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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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