The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 just got a whole new look, with Microsoft announcing red and blue versions. Preorders for both the Blue and Red Elite Series 2 are live at Amazon for $139.99.
As revealed on Xbox Wire, the $139.99 Core edition of Xbox’s flagship pro controller has been recoloured, allowing gamers to tool up with even more style. If they like red or blue, that is.
“The new, vibrant red and blue colour schemes of the Core version of Xbox Elite Series 2 are sure to make a statement amongst your friends while delivering key performance-focused benefits,” reads the announcement.
But to be clear, the new colours sport the same enhanced physical design as the original.
“Turn on a dime with adjustable tension thumbsticks where inches are the difference,” reads the description. “Make split seconds count with hair trigger locks and stay on target with wrap-around rubberized grips.
"Enjoy limitless customization with exclusive button mapping options to find your groove. Perfect your game day prep with assignable custom profiles so you can dominate regardless of playbook or sport.”
You can set up custom profiles, and adjust settings — all the usual features of the Core edition. Essentially, the only difference is that it’s either red or blue.
The Core controller has been available in its classic white two-tone design since last year, and the range has now been expanded to include even more colour options for the more style-conscious among us.
Although the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Core edition comes without the standard charger, interchangeable thumbsticks, paddles, and D-pads, you can still pick those up as part of the Complete Components Pack.
IGN’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 review gave it 7/10 and said that: “Microsoft has delivered a fancy controller with some handy tweaks to the original. It comes with a decent number of extras to add value, but the experience suffers from faults that shouldn’t be present in this price range, especially when the original Xbox Elite controller is now cheaper and has almost the same functionality but without the issues.”
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