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[Eddie-Griffin]

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-controller-one-series-x-s-pc-leak/

Based on a new leak from an insider named billbil-kun, Microsoft is gearing up to release a new Xbox controller this coming week on February 28th. The controller itself is said to come in a "Velocity Green" color and should retail for $64.99. Currently, Microsoft itself hasn't confirmed that it's going to release this new controller yet, but the leak in question seems to be incredibly valid. As such, we'll likely hear more about this new Xbox model in an official capacity quite soon.

Although we can't get a full view of this new Xbox controller just yet, billbil-kun did happen to share a blurred image of what the accessory should look like. In short, the controller will prominently feature bright green as its primary color that will sit on the face and handles of the device. The rear side of the controller and its accompanying handle grips will then be white while the bumpers, triggers, and top lining will all be black. The D-pad and buttons of this new Xbox controller then look like they will also primarily be black colored. All in all, this looks like a pretty sleek new controller that matches Xbox's traditional color scheme quite well.

Incidentally, this would be the 3rd controller this month if it releases on the 28th which may be a record. Deep Pink, Stellar Shift, and now Velocity Green. 3 new controllers in one month.

Based on that image, the upcoming green controller is basically a green palette swap of the Deep Pink controller, as the promotional image leaked is nearly the same, including having the exact same gradient of grey in the background of the image,

I assume that Microsoft is trying to fill the gap with new content and gaming related announcements, in order to keep the excitement and momentum flowing until bigger games release, starting in march including Minecraft Legends among others. Which may explain the controller announcements/leaks as Feb has been a bit dry since the release of Hi-Fi Rush back in January.

I will say though they have given people a lot of choice for controllers. You can pretty much get or make whatever you want.

 

[saintjules]

Why is this news?

 

[reinking]

Go TEAM GREEN!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Unless its a new Elite Series 3 it doesn't count as news just being a new color imo

 

[ipukespiders]

Velocity Girl redeemed!

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Can't you create your own custom color Xbox controllers? What is even the point of these?

 

[analog_future]

Unless its a new Elite Series 3 it doesn't count as news just being a new color imo

Agreed. Especially one as basic as this when Design Labs is a thing.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Can't you create your own custom color Xbox controllers? What is even the point of these?

These are the ones you can't replicate that MS launches as exclusive editions.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

These are the ones you can't replicate that MS launches as exclusive editions.

Something something anti consumer controller exclusives

 

[Stare-Bear]

Wow much innovation.

 

[Beer Baelly]

 

[Kacho]

Can we get a “NEW Xbox controller colors!” mega thread for Eddie?

 

[Kvally]

These are the ones you can't replicate that MS launches as exclusive editions.

True, but you can get pretty damn close. I did this quickly:

 

[jshackles]

All green rats, it's your time to shine

 

[Senua]

 

[Azelover]

I don't like it. But it makes sense, considering the logo and all..

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Should've made only 20% of the controller green to match Xbox's marketshare.

(Kidding as an Xbox owner)

 

[Imtjnotu]

More controllers than first party games....

 

[Skifi28]

Maybe it's me, but rumours and leaks for new controller colors must be a new low.

 

[Warablo]

Not sure if a standard color is worth a thread. Especially when you can design this controller very easily in Xbox Design Lab.

 

[worldwithpyramids]

we've got to stop making threads about every controller variation that exists. it's fuckin' dumb.

 

[Gobjuduck]

Not sure if a standard color is worth a thread. Especially when you can design this controller very easily in Xbox Design Lab.

Nope, you can’t get the colored XYAB buttons in design lab.

 

[SJRB]

O woooow, Xbox players be eating tonight!

Let the good times roll

 

[legacy24]

how about you reveal a GAME ffs

 

[Kokoloko85]

Looks better than the ones they released with the Scotland controller

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Why is this news?

This.

Also why colors have always ridiculous stupid useless name ?

"Hey pal ! Did you see my new transcendence triphase atomic multi verse phallic transparent gamepad ?"

 

[Captain Toad]

Don't they have a store for every color combination already? What are the point of these?

 

[Black_Stride]

True, but you can get pretty damn close. I did this quickly:

Not sure if a standard color is worth a thread. Especially when you can design this controller very easily in Xbox Design Lab.

Don't they have a store for every color combination already? What are the point of these?

Microsoft are making a killing on basically selling custom facebuttons.
Most of their latest designs are or were designlab features.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I want the green and the pink. They know what they are doing with these controller.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Xbox should have gone with a Yoshi green similar to PowerA's controller for the Nintendo announcement, same goes for Steam and nVidia etc.

 

[TLZ]

TMNT Green.

 

[SteadyEvo]

Say what you want about MS, they kill when it comes to controllers. Colors, special editions, pro, you name it, Xbox has it.

 

[jaysius]

Give us the Elite 3 already.

 

[adamsapple]

how about you reveal a GAME ffs

I'm sure the team making controllers will get on game development shortly after this, cause there's so much overlap there

 

[Hoppa]

Ew

Give us a good forest green this looks like Nickelodeon slime

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

I'm sure the team making controllers will get on game development shortly after this, cause there's so much overlap there

If "Hey, what about a green one?" is the kind of idea that required a dedicated team then I think Xbox is in more trouble than I realized.

 

[Kvally]

If "Hey, what about a green one?" is the kind of idea that required a dedicated team then I think Xbox is in more trouble than I realized.

What about the other thousand custom ones they made?

 

[The_Mike]

Should've made only 20% of the controller green to match Xbox's marketshare.

(Kidding as an Xbox owner)

And then the counter part blue instead of white and then we're talking.

The CMA edition.

 

[lh032]

Xbox news is kinda dry eh

 

[Jigsaah]

Couldn't I have just made this controller myself using that controller customization service Xbox has?

Why even bother leaking something like this?

 

[RainblowDash]

Why is this news?

Not much going on for Xbox

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Why is this news?

Because it's a leak.

 

[Iced Arcade]

couldn't you just make this controller with the design lab things anyway?

 

[hououinkyouma00]

couldn't you just make this controller with the design lab things anyway?

Not completely. Much like the pink controller you can basically copy everything but the buttons. You aren't able to put the color matching buttons.

 

[Black_Stride]

couldn't you just make this controller with the design lab things anyway?

What MS is in effect selling you is custom facebuttons.

The rest of the controller we can pretty much make in DesignLab.
Depending on the season the exact color might not be available though.
Even the metal triggers kinda like on the Lunar White are in DesignLab this season.
Camo is currently in.
Last season we had the Shadows and Geometric shapes.

Now just waiting for the Phantoms to arrive in DesignLab

 

[Dutchy]

Anyone else think controllers should come with paddle slots by default? I'm not sure if that's cost feasible. But I'm about to burn through my 3rd elite and I'm not looking forward to drop another 180 or whatever and I've become completely reliant on paddles.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Anyone else think controllers should come with paddle slots by default? I'm not sure if that's cost feasible. But I'm about to burn through my 3rd elite and I'm not looking forward to drop another 180 or whatever and I've become completely reliant on paddles.

Try Power A Fusion Pro 2 or some other 3rd party ones?

Am using one and it's good.

 

[D A R K]

Meh

 

[GenericUser]

It's not a new controller it's just another color for the existing one.

 

[Airbus Jr]

Not another controller enough with the gimmick

Announce new game ffs