This gorgeous translucent blue Xbox controller is now up for pre-order

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As a child of the ’90s, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia when I lay my eyes on the Xbox Wireless Controller Sky Cipher Special Edition. Growing up with Nintendo’s translucent N64 controllers and Apple’s iMac G3s, this piece of hardware takes me back to those days of pixelated graphics and endless hours spent playing video games.

Microsoft has a fondness for unique Xbox controllers, whether they’re Stormcloud Vapors, personalized, or inspired by superhero figures. Their latest addition is a nostalgic throwback to the late 1990s with the new Sky Cipher Special Edition Xbox wireless controller. This controller offers a glimpse into its internal components through a semi-transparent blue tint. You can pre-order this new controller now for $69.99 before its official release on Aug. 13.

Translucent hardware evokes a cherished aesthetic and stirs up nostalgia for those who recall Apple’s iMac G3s and Nintendo’s transparent N64 controllers. It’s like peering into the past through tinted plastic, offering a glimpse of video game hardware’s internal workings. Dbrand’s X-ray skins are popular examples, while items such as the Analogue Pocket Transparent (currently out of stock) also embody this unique blend of style and reminiscence.

Without a doubt or perhaps unintentionally, the latest Xbox controller, referred to by Microsoft as metallic sky blue, encapsulates that period beautifully. Notably, this Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller is designed to work not only with Xbox hardware but also on Windows PC, Mac, iOS, Android devices, and even certain smart TVs – all thanks to Microsoft’s growing emphasis on Xbox Cloud Gaming through Game Pass.

 Xbox Wireless Controller Sky Cipher Special Edition

  • $70

Prices taken at time of publishing.

  • $70

    at Microsoft

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2024-07-31 22:49