Microsoft Reveals Three New Special-Edition Xbox Controllers

Microsoft has announced a new line of Xbox Wireless Controllers, dubbed the Breaker special edition series. These controllers will be released in three distinct colors–Heart Breaker, Ice Breaker, and Storm Breaker–and they’ll be launching simultaneously on September 9, priced at $80 each.

Aside from the bold colors for each variant and textured grips, these are your typical Xbox controllers in form and function. This has been the default design since the Xbox Series X|S consoles were launched in late 2020, and they’ve stood the test of time thanks to several factors: comfortable ergonomics, durable inputs, and strong battery life. The other great thing about Xbox controllers is that they’re extremely versatile, as you can pair them with your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One consoles, PC, Android, and iOS devices. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, linking them to compatible hardware is relatively easy.

If you’d prefer something different, you can also check out our list of the best Xbox controllers, as we’ve rounded up the best premium and budget options from Razer, Victrix, 8BitDo, and more. For something that’s quite colorful, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is a lovely tribute to the famed developer behind decades of hit games. This is 8BitDo’s first wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and it’s compatible with PC/Mac and mobile devices as well. It’s highly customizable, and it has premium parts like Hall Effect sticks and a metal D-pad.

For something more brutal, there’s the Doom: The Dark Ages-themed Xbox Wireless Controller at Walmart for $74 (was $80), and this one looks like a mini-Doom Slayer. It has matte green-and-silver color scheme modeled after the Doom Slayer’s iconic armor, rubberized grips with a leather-like texture, and 3D “spikes” on either side of the Xbox Guide button.

Another great controller worth looking at right now if you’re on PC is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller: Wuchang Edition for $65, as it’s a special-edition Ultimate 2 decked out in some very cool colors and design elements inspired by the action game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. One thing to note here is that this is a 2.4GHz wireless controller for PC, Mac, and Android via Bluetooth, but it’s not compatible with Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles.