There’s never been a better time to check out Xbox Design Lab - here’s why
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If you’ve been considering thinking up your very own controller design via Xbox Design Lab, there’s never been a better time than now.
That’s becauseMicrosofthas added a huge suite of new customization options for theXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The officialXbox Wireannouncement includes all-new colorways for the controller’s casing, buttons, sticks, triggers and accessories.
You can even select alternate color options for the analog sticks' rings, the back paddles and the carry case.Prices start from $149.99 / £124.99but expect that to rise substantially if you’re looking to fully kit your Elite Series 2 with the accessory pack and various color schemes. Still, it’s a fantastic option if you’re after a controller you can really call your own.
Color me intrigued
Xbox Design Labhas been around for a good few years, initially only offering custom versions of the standardXbox Wireless Controller. Last year, though, Microsoft added the Elite Series 2 to the lab, but customization options needed to be more robust at the time.
Now, the premiumXbox Series X|S controller has about as many customization options as the regular pad, which makes it all the more appealing to purchase via Xbox Design Lab. If you’re unsure, though, the site offers a real-time preview of the finished controller, allowing you to customize ahead of time without any guesswork factoring in.
Now that the Elite Series 2 has reached some form of parity with the options available for the Xbox Wireless Controller, it’s difficult to say where the service goes from here. Personally, I’d love to see some custom designs depicting thebest Xbox Series X games. Maybe a piratey skin forSea of Thieves,or a cool blue-on-black reminiscent ofPerfect Dark’siconic protagonist. The sky’s the limit, I feel.
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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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