Microsoft Promises Translucent Controller For Xbox’s 20 Years Anniversary

Microsoft has announced that it will launch translucent accessories including a wireless controller and a wired gaming headset for Xbox on 15 November to mark its 20 years anniversary.

Microsoft said that the controller's translucent look is a callback to the see-through controllers that shipped with the original Xbox debug kits. The brand signature is displayed on the Xbox home button as well as around the D-pad and rear grips.

Also, it is coloured silver so it’d be easier to see through its casing. Internally, though, it’s the same model as the one that ships with the Series S and Series X consoles, with Bluetooth support for connecting to mobile devices and PCs. This controller costs $69.99 to preorder through the Microsoft Store, as well as Amazon and pre-order is on.

The wired Xbox stereo headset is also getting the translucent treatment but on a smaller level. Its ear cups are see-through, with a green 20th anniversary marking on the left ear cup. There are also bright green accents on the grilles between the ear pads and cups, as well as on the microphone.

from the Microsoft Store and Amazon, this special-edition headset will cost $69.99 as well as which is $10 over the standard model’s pricing.

The wired Xbox stereo headset is also getting the translucent treatment but on a smaller level. Its ear cups are see-through, with a green 20th anniversary marking on the left ear cup. There are also bright green accents on the grilles between the ear pads and cups, as well as on the microphone. This special-edition headset will cost $69.99 from the Microsoft Store and Amazon, as well, which is $10 over the standard model’s pricing. You can read more about this model (sans the cool 20th-anniversary design) in our previous coverage here.