Tag: Xbox Design Lab
News Xbox Unveils New Transparent Controller Along With Six 'Design Lab' Variants
The Ghost Cipher Special Edition is available to pre-order today
Xbox has today unveiled its latest new controller in the form of the Ghost Cipher Special Edition, which features a transparent silver design complete with a bronze d-pad and triggers. It's set to launch on October 8, 2024. You can pre-order the controller on the Xbox website today...
Talking Point Have You Ever Bought A Controller From Xbox Design Lab?
If so, are you happy with it?
Back in the day, we used to love getting special edition Xbox controllers - especially game themed ones. During the 360 and early Xbox One days there were some amazing official pads out there, but once Xbox Design Lab became a thing, the program sort of took over as the de facto limited edition controller factory for...
News Xbox Design Lab Is Offering Free Engravings For The Rest Of May
Get creative
If you're in the mood to treat yourself or you've racked up a sizeable number of Microsoft Rewards points, Xbox Design Lab is a great way to personalise your Xbox experience with a custom controller for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. One of the personalisations you can add along the way is an engraving at the bottom of the...
Video Here's An Up-Close Look At The New Xbox Fallout Controller
Unboxed on the Official Xbox Podcast
There's been lots of Fallout happening in the world of Xbox this week, kicked off by some new Xbox Design Lab choices arriving for the program just a few days ago. It's always nice to see an in-person look at these designs before parting with any cash though, and thanks to the Official Xbox Podcast, we've now got...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Multiple 'Shift' Controllers, Including An Exclusive New Design
Say hello to the Cosmic Shift
Microsoft has announced another new Xbox controller design today in the form of the "Cosmic Shift", and the interesting thing about this controller in particular is that it's exclusive to the Xbox Design Lab program. You can see a look at the Cosmic Shift above, and here's how Xbox describes it: "Beginning with the...
News The Elite Controller Series 2 Has Officially Joined Xbox Design Lab
Customise to your heart's content
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is now available on Xbox Design Lab, where you can customise pretty much every component. Prices start at $150 for the base controller in the US, with additional Elite accessories taking that cost up to $210, if you choose to add them on. Xbox...
Talking Point Have You Ever Bought An Xbox Design Lab Controller?
What are your thoughts on the program?
It's been a few months now since Microsoft launched the Xbox Design Lab program in 11 new countries, and the company also has plans to add the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller to Design Lab later this year, which is great to see. And so, we thought we'd take the opportunity to ask - what do you think of Xbox...
News Xbox Design Lab Relaunches Today With New Controller Options
Now available in 11 more countries
Microsoft's Xbox Design Lab service has been on hiatus for a little while, but it officially relaunches today (Thursday, June 9th) complete with a variety of new controller options - along with the new Pride controller design as well. So, aside from the Pride controller option, here are the new features you can...
News Xbox Celebrates Pride Month With New Design Lab Controller
Along with lots of other goodies
Xbox has revealed its plans for Pride Month today, which include a brand-new Xbox Design Lab controller. This controller design was actually produced in limited batches last year, but due to popular feedback, it's now been incorporated into Xbox Design Lab and will be available to purchase permanently as of...
News Xbox Design Lab Is Working On Something Exciting, Apparently
Update: Pride Month design revealed
Update: Xbox has revealed that Design Lab will be adding a new offering in the form of a Pride Month controller on June 9th, along with a selection of new colour options. It'll also be launching in a variety of new countries. Original story: The Xbox Design Lab website has been temporarily closed. It's unclear...
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 Xbox Hands Out $10 Gift Cards Following Design Lab 'System Error'
"Nice of them to give credit for the inconvenience"
Here's a nice little gesture of goodwill! The return of Xbox Design Lab suffered a slightly turbulent start following its reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2021 event, with Microsoft handing out gift cards in the process. Some of those who ordered a Design Lab controller, such as IGN's...
News The New Xbox Design Lab Allows You To Make An 'Xbox 360 Throwback' Controller
Oh, the nostalgia
In case you missed it, Microsoft announced the return of the Xbox Design Lab yesterday as part of the 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event, and fans have already been getting creative with custom controller designs. The most popular we've seen so far is this 'Xbox 360 Throwback' variant, which was actually highlighted by Xbox...
News Xbox Design Lab Is Back, Create Your Own Xbox Series Controllers
See where inspiration takes you
It's been well over six months since Microsoft temporarily took the Xbox Design Lab offline in order to prepare for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it has returned - as of today - featuring the next-gen controller design. By heading to the official Xbox Design Lab website, you can build your controller,...
News Don't Worry, The Xbox Design Lab Will Be Back This Year
"We'll keep you posted"
Although the Xbox Series X|S was launched last November, Microsoft's console teams are still in the phase of transitioning everything across to the next generation. This includes the Xbox Design Lab, which was temporarily suspended last October. At the time, it was mentioned how the Lab was "preparing for its next...
News Get A Discount On Xbox Design Lab Controllers For The Next Week
Before they're removed until 2021
Microsoft announced back in late September that it would be temporarily suspending the Xbox Design Lab controller service until 2021, and you've now only got a few days left to order one before it goes offline on October 14th. Fortunately, Microsoft is being generous for those last few days and providing a £10 /...
News The Xbox Design Lab Service Goes Temporarily Offline In October
It won't be returning until 2021
If you were thinking about ordering a custom Xbox controller later this year, you haven't got long to do so! Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Design Lab program is temporarily going offline beginning October 14th. The company says Design Lab is "preparing for its next evolution", and will be disappearing until...
News Microsoft Is Offering £10 Off Custom Xbox Design Lab Controllers
Create your own controller
Looking to create your very own Xbox Wireless Controller? Now is the time to do so, as Microsoft is offering £10/$10 off all Xbox Design Lab controllers for a seemingly limited time. If you've never heard of Xbox Design Lab, it allows you to put together your own combination of colours and materials to create a custom...
