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News The Nintendo Switch Is Basically Getting An Xbox Pro Controller
And it promises no drifting!
Hmm, this controller looks awfully familiar! You may have seen our friends over at Nintendo Life highlighting the GuliKit KingKong Pro 2 controller for Nintendo Switch earlier this week, and Xbox fans have since been taking to social media to point out just how similar the design looks to a standard Xbox One or Series...
Random This Working Fisher Price Xbox Controller Has Gone Viral
It still even makes the annoying sounds
Well, this is absolutely incredible. The self-proclaimed "builder of bizarre controllers" Rudeism has taken to Twitter to show off his latest invention - a working Fisher Price Xbox controller. Yes, this thing can somehow actually play games! Not only that, but the controller still features all the "annoying"...
News Unofficial Xbox Tool Lets You Play Just Dance With Nintendo Joy-Cons
Introducing "JoyDance"
If there's one thing we really miss about the Kinect in 2022, it's that we can't use it for Just Dance on Xbox Series X and Series S anymore. Instead, we're forced to use our phones, which is a fine but not exactly outstanding alternative. One creative member of the Xbox community has tackled this recently, finding a way to...
News Idris Elba Shares His Bemused Reaction To The Sonic Xbox Controllers
"I thought these guys cut up some slippers..."
The internet kind of freaked out when Xbox unveiled the official Sonic promotional controllers to go alongside the new movie last month, and one of the stars of the film, Idris Elba, has been checking them out for himself. IGN showed the Sonic and Knuckles versions of the controllers to Elba on the...
News The Internet Is Fur-eaking Out About Those Sonic Xbox Controllers
"Fuzzy Xbox controller full of gamer sweat"
The team at Xbox kind of broke the internet yesterday with the reveal of a stunning Sonic Xbox Series S alongside two furry Xbox controllers, and it's the latter that's been getting most of the attention due to their... unique design. Seriously, there's been so much attention on these things over the past...
Hardware Review Nacon MG-X Pro - An Excellent Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
Looks can be deceiving
Let's be honest, the Nacon MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is a bit of an eyesore at first glance. Not because it looks badly made or anything like that, but because it's just so wide. In practice though, once you've got your phone connected via Bluetooth and you're up and running, it's a highly enjoyable controller to...
News It's 'Awesome' That God Of War Now Supports Xbox Controllers, Says Dev
"We even put in all the glyphs for you..."
One of the big talking points of the week in the world of PlayStation was the arrival of 2018's critically-acclaimed exclusive God of War on PC, and as you might expect, it also contains support for Xbox controllers. The game is available to purchase now on Steam, and speaking to
News Nacon's MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Releases Today
"Enjoy an optimal gaming experience on smartphones"
We've got a new Xbox Cloud Gaming controller hitting the market in Europe today in the form of the Nacon MG-X Pro, which follows on from the MG-X released last September. It retails for £89.99 / €99.90. As you can see, it's built to hold your phone in the middle, and features "ergonomic...
News Xbox's New (& Expensive) Boba Fett Controller Arrives This Christmas
Collect your bounty
You might remember that we highlighted a new Star Wars Mandalorian Xbox controller here at Pure Xbox last week, and the same company behind that controller (Razer) is bringing out an amazing Boba Fett variant as well. Like the Mandalorian version though, the downside is that it's very expensive, coming in at an eye-watering...
News Xbox Has A Stunning New Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Controller, But It'll Cost You
Created by the team at Razer
In the market for a new controller? Big Star Wars fan? Then this might be the one for you. Razer has officially unveiled the brand-new Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Xbox Wireless Controller and Quick Charging Stand, which is available for pre-order right now with a shipping date of December 10th, 2021. The downside?...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Rubberised Grips, New Metallic Finishes & More
"Make it yours"
There's never been a better time to create a custom Xbox controller with Xbox Design Lab, as Microsoft has announced a whole bunch of new features for the program today, along with bringing back the popular rubberised grips. Specifically, here's what has been added to the feature set: Black rubberised grips available on both the...
News Muoverti's New TiltBike Is Actually An Xbox-Compatible Controller
It works with games like Descenders
We weren't expecting to spot this today! Muoverti has unveiled its new range of TiltBike smart trainers, and a surprising feature is that it's actually an Xbox-compatible device, working with games such as Xbox Game Pass's Descenders. The bike is said to be "designed for athletes of all levels looking for...
News Before Dune, Timothée Chalamet Was An Avid Xbox 360 Controller Modder
"What's good, YouTube?"
Timothée Chalamet is making waves in the entertainment industry at the moment, enhanced by his fantastic performance in Dune. While the actor has been a rising star in recent years, did you know before this he used to mod his own Xbox 360 controllers with his own secret YouTube account? In a recent interview with YouTuber...
News 8BitDo Is Bringing Its Popular Pro 2 Controller To Xbox This December
Available to pre-order now
You might already be aware of 8BitDo's Pro 2 controller, which is considered one of the best and most popular Nintendo Switch controller offerings on the market, and now it's getting a separate version for PC and Xbox. The downside? This version is wired, rather than wireless like the Switch alternative. The upside? It's...
News These Xbox Series X|S Concept Controllers Look Horrifyingly Good
More stunning creations from POPeART
Just in time for Halloween, the talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) has created a series of spooky-themed Xbox Series X|S controller concepts. They are based on Scream, Jason from Friday the 13th and Michael Myers' character in the film Halloween. As much as some Xbox fans would love to...
News Xbox Appears To Be Teasing A 20th Anniversary Controller
Let the speculation begin
If the announcement of a pair of Xbox inspired Adidas trainers wasn't enough to get you excited, the company now appears to be teasing a new controller to tie into their 20th anniversary. An image was shared on Xbox's social media channels, displaying a silhouetted controller. While it doesn't show too much, the one thing...
News This Series X|S Controller Concept Celebrates Xbox's 20th Anniversary
Another stunning creation by POPeART
Microsoft loves to create new custom-themed Xbox Series X|S controllers, but it's not the only one doing this. The talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) is back at it, this time with a very special 20th-anniversary edition - dedicated to Xbox's Aaron Greenberg. One fan mentioned how they'd...
News Xbox Shows Off New Controller Update - Making It Easier To Switch Between Devices
Here's a look at how it works
Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed a new Xbox controller firmware update that would add some current-generation features to older Xbox gamepads. In addition to this, Xbox senior product planner, James Shields, has now demonstrated a small but rather handy controller update that makes it easier to switch between...
News Still Having Controller Sync Issues On Xbox? Microsoft Is Working On It
Various problems are being "tracked"
If you've been finding recently that you've been having issues with your Xbox controller losing sync and/or randomly disconnecting, you're not alone. As part of the latest round of Xbox Insider updates, the team has confirmed that it is continuing to track a bunch of problems related to this, although it has also...
News Hyperkin Is Bringing Back The Original Xbox Duke Controller
To celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary
You might remember that the classic original Xbox "Duke" controller was brought back for Xbox One in 2018, and now Hyperkin is reinventing it once again, with the Xbox 20th Anniversary Edition set to arrive in Q4 2021. Details are thin on the ground right now, but we know that it'll be compatible with Xbox One,...
News Custom Halo Needler Xbox Controller Gets An 'Elite V2' Upgrade
We would love to get our hands on this
Xbox isn't the only one rolling out Halo-themed hardware and accessories ahead of the release of Halo Infinite. The talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) is at it again - this time with the "Needler Elite V2". It's the same pattern we saw early on in August but instead of the standard Xbox...
News The New Aqua Shift Xbox Wireless Controller Is Now Available
"Get surreal with the Aqua Shift Special Edition"
The gorgeous Aqua Shift Xbox controller is now available, featuring rubberised grips for the first time in an official standard Xbox Wireless controller. The new controller retails for £59.99/$69.99 via the Microsoft Store and other select retailers. It sports a beautiful "colour-shifting blue...
News The Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller Arrives This November, Pre-Order Now
With a custom design inspired by the Master Chief’s iconic armor
In addition to the Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X announced earlier today, it's also been revealed that Halo Infinite is getting a limited Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, arriving this November for $199.99 USD. The controller can be pre-ordere
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Getting A Limited Edition Xbox Controller
And you can pre-order it now
It was revealed as part of today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase that Forza Horizon 5 is being treated to an official limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller, and it's available to pre-order now with a release date of November 9. The controller includes all the same features as the standard Xbox Series X and Xbox Series...
News SCUF Gaming Unveils New 'High-Performance' Controllers For Xbox Series X, Series S
And yes, they're wireless
SCUF Gaming is the latest company to have announced new Xbox controllers specifically for the Series X and Series S today (although they work with Xbox One as well), and unlike many other third-party controllers, they're wireless too. The Xbox SCUF Instinct and Instinct Pro include features such as removable faceplates,...
Random Social Media Star Ricky Berwick Now Has His Own Custom Xbox Series Controller
And you can actually buy it
"Your not so normal video entertainer" Ricky Berwick, who boasts over 2 million followers on YouTube and 8 million followers on TikTok (just to name a couple of social media platforms), now has his own custom Xbox Series controller. Once again, this is the work of a collaboration between talented creator POPeART...
Poll How Many Xbox Controllers Do You Own?
Just the one, or a whole selection?
The Xbox Series X and Series S generation is really up and running now when it comes to controller designs, with plenty of variations having arrived on the scene, with the latest being the Aqua Shift variant launching on August 31. But even beyond that, there are a vast number of Xbox One controllers that have...
Random This Custom Halo Xbox Series X|S Controller Is A Beauty, But It'll Cost You
Created by the brilliant POPeART
Talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) has unveiled his latest Xbox custom controller design in the form of the 'Halo Needler', and the big appeal this time is that you can actually buy it if you want to. The controller is being sold by TREZN with free worldwide shipping, but it comes at the...
News Phil Spencer Praises PS5 DualSense, Says There's More Work To Do With The Xbox Controller
"I think Sony’s done a nice job..."
With the launch of the PlayStation 5, one of the biggest talking points has been the DualSense controller. It includes unique rumble features through haptic feedback, and has adaptive triggers which can add a new level of immersion to games. It's something many industry professionals have applauded, and Xbox...
News Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon Controller Launches This August, Pre-Order Now
The "perfect companion" to Turtle Beach headsets
Following its reveal as part of E3 2021, Turtle Beach has announced that its new Xbox Recon Controller is now officially available to pre-order in black or while, with the release date scheduled for August 1, 2021. The controller is the "first to pair Turtle Beach’s signature audio innovations with...
News The New Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox Controllers Are Now Available
But only while supplies last
Update: The three controllers are slowly rolling out to Amazon, but it's taking a while! Original story: If you've been eagerly awaiting the chance to get your hands on a Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox controller, the time has come! All three are available right now, although only one is being sold outside of North...
Random Xbox Sends Space Jam: A New Legacy Gift Package To Influencers
Complete with a LeBron James action figure!
It might have slipped to the back of your mind that Xbox is releasing three Space Jam: A New Legacy controllers tomorrow, July 8, and Xbox has been sending them to influencers in an elaborate gift package over the past week. The likes of Rand Al Thor 19 and RayNarvaezJr have been showing off their bundles...
News Nacon Unveils The New Revolution X Pro Controller For Xbox
"A new standard in terms of performance"
Last night's Nacon Connect event was packed with reveals and announcements, and it wasn't just focused on games, as the company also announced the new Revolution X Pro "premium" controller for Xbox and PC. The controller is "Designed for Xbox", and is said to "benefit from Nacon's extensive expertise in...
News Xbox Unveils New 'Space Jam' Controller & Nike Sneaker Bundle
Launching in North America later this month
Xbox is really going all-in with the Space Jam: A New Legacy promotion ahead of the film's release later this month, and today they've announced a partnership with Nike for a special controller and sneaker bundle. Launching in the Nike SNKRS app in North America on July 15, the bundle includes a Road...
News Xbox Is Releasing A New Firmware Update To Improve Controller Disconnect Issues
Currently for Xbox Insiders
One reoccurring issue since the Xbox Series X|S's launch has been the new controllers sporadically disconnecting. While the problem has been significantly reduced, it's still affecting players from time to time - us included. Luckily, another firmware update is rolling out soon to help improve the connection even further...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Brand-New Space Jam Xbox Controllers
Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam
In case you missed it earlier today, Microsoft officially unveiled the Space Jam: A New Legacy game, which will launch as a free-to-play title this July, along with three special Xbox controllers which will be available beginning July 8. Sadly, not all of thes
News Xbox Is Getting Three New Space Jam Controllers This July
And yes, you can actually buy them!
We've been crying out for some purchasable Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S custom controllers for a while now, and Microsoft is giving us some in the form of three designs based on the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy movie. You can see the three controllers above, which include a Tune Squad variant, a Goon Squad...
News Xbox Fans Aren't Happy That You Can't Buy The New Pride Controller
It's just for "key influencers and media"
Xbox is doing some amazing things for Pride Month, giving away loads of goodies including the full version of Tell Me Why for free, but fans are disappointed that they can't get their hands on the brand-new Pride controller. Microsoft says it will "share these controllers with key influencers and media in...
News You Could Win An Outriders Themed Xbox Series X|S Controller
Feeling lucky?
Next week sees the arrival of the co-op sci-fi shooter, Outriders. As previously announced, it'll be launching on Xbox Game Pass on day one. To celebrate its arrival, the game's developer People Can Fly has teamed up with @POPeART_ to bring some of his stunning Xbox Series X|S custom controller designs to life.
News Microsoft Unveils Two Brand-New Xbox Series X Controllers
Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo
We've got a couple of new Xbox Wireless Controllers on the horizon! Microsoft has today announced that the 'Electric Volt' and 'Daystrike Camo' designs will be available to purchase on April 27 and May 4 respectively. Here's what Microsoft has to say about the two controllers: Electric Volt - April 27 ($64.99...
Pick One Which Xbox Series X Controller Is Your Favourite So Far?
Robot White? Pulse Red? You tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent announcement of the upcoming Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller, we're taking a look at all four designs unveiled for the system so far. Which is your favourite colour scheme? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what...
News The Xbox Series X Is Getting A New Pulse Red Controller
Another to add to your collection
The release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past November gave us the Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue controllers, and now a Pulse Red variant is set to hit the market this February.
Guide Every Official Xbox One Controller Colour Option To Date
All the pretty colours
Perhaps more so than any console manufacturer in history, Microsoft has had a fascination with changing the look and design of its controllers during the console lifecycle. If you thought that the Nintendo Switch had a lot of colour variations with it's Joy-Con, prepare to be blown away by the sheer variety on offer with the...
Guide Best Xbox One Controllers For 2020
Playing with style
If you have thrown any of your precious Xbox One controllers at a wall in a fit of rage after getting sniped in Call of Duty, we feel your pain. Still there is a smorgasbord of options out there for an additional Xbox One controller for your collection – or a replacement. Ahem. Some are reasonably cheap and some are not so...
News Two New Official Xbox One Controller Colours Due to Launch
Say hello to copper and dusk
Microsoft will launch two new official Xbox One controller colours in the form of Dusk Shadow and Copper Shadow, it has been revealed. Images started to crop up online late last week with no official Microsoft announcement in sight, but now the Swedish arm of giant European retailer MediaMarkt is listing both products,...
News New SCUF Infinity1 Controller Set to Counteract Microsoft's Elite Effort
Premium battles ahead
With Microsoft announcing their very own official Xbox One controller for the more hardcore or "pro" player last week, many thought that controller modification experts SCUF would be in trouble on the platform, given that their bread and butter is the pro gamer market. However, as if to combat the Xbox One Elite Wireless...
News Your Xbox One Controller Is About To Start Powering Up Quicker
Firmware update off the starboard bow
Microsoft have confirmed that they're working on a new firmware update for the Xbox One controller, which will feature a number of benefits. As well as "stability" improvements, the new firmware will enable your controller to power up and connect to your Xbox One in less than half the time (2 seconds) than it...
