Just a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft announced its plans to unveil a special edition Xbox controller dubbed the Sky Cipher. This controller went on pre-orders yesterday (31st July 2024) and has now been officially launched. It arrives with an eye catching see through design.
Xbox Sky Cipher Controller Launch
Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller is now arriving with a transparent blue design in the Sky Cipher Special Edition. You can pre-order this model right now via the Microsoft Store for 69.99 US Dollars. Although, its official release is set for 13th August 2024. Looking at the controller, we see a distinct cool blue hue with a transparent design on the front. This design is pretty consistent except for the rear, grips, and buttons.
The metallic triggers also get a blue makeover, which is also reflected on the D-pad, and bumpers. According to the official blog post, the Sky Cipher Xbox Controller is the first to feature environmentally friendly packaging, which skips single use plastic and replaces the paper manual with a digital quick start guide via a QR code. Microsoft also managed to reduce the packaging size by 22 percent and weight by 21 percent that helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the controller’s supply chain.
The unique design aside, the wireless controller is identical to the one shipped with the Xbox Series X or Series S. So users also get a 3.5mm audio jack, USB C, and up to 40 hours of battery life. Notably, this release from Microsoft also arrives a couple of days after Sony also launched its very own special edition PS5 DualSense controller, which is inspired by the upcoming PlayStation exclusive game Astro Bot.
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