Xbox Reveals Gorgeous New Sky Cipher Controller

Xbox Reveals Gorgeous New Sky Cipher Controller

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the return of transparent gaming hardware is like a long-lost friend coming home for dinner – it feels both nostalgic and incredibly refreshing. The Xbox Sky Cipher Special Edition controller has me reminiscing about the good old days when I’d spend countless hours customizing my N64 controllers with various colors and patterns, all while trying to beat Super Mario 64’s infamous Star Coin hunt.


In the realm of video game hardware, there was a time when transparency reigned supreme, and I, for one, was captivated by it. From N64 controllers to PS1 memory cards, Game Boy Color handhelds – if you could name it, chances were there was a see-through version that looked stunning. Now, Xbox is harkening back to the late ’90s with their latest controller offering: the Sky Cipher Special Edition. This newcomer boasts a striking blue plastic exterior that offers a glimpse into its mechanical soul, adorned with metallic silver components. The triggers and D-pad have been given a metallic sky blue hue, seamlessly blending with the overall design of this time machine in my hands!

Check out the video displaying the Sky Cipher Special Edition Xbox controller further down this page. This exclusive controller hits the market on August 13th at a price of $69.99. You can secure your pre-order from the Microsoft Store immediately.

The Sky Cipher Special Edition is a great looking new option for Xbox users, but it has all the same features users have come to expect from any other Xbox controller. That means that in addition to being compatible with Xbox Series X|S, it can also be used with Windows 10/11 PC, as well as mobile phones and tablets. The controller’s Bluetooth technology also makes it compatible with Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and the Fire TV Stick 4K, both of which now have an Xbox app that can play Game Pass through Cloud Gaming.

Unsurprisingly, reception to the Sky Cipher controller has been highly positive across social media. The new controller is one of the sleekest Xbox has offered, and fans are already looking forward to seeing more transparent designs from the company. It seems like this is the start of a trend for the company, and some have suggested that there should be a transparent option for Xbox Design Lab so fans can create their own combinations. It will be interesting to see if that actually happens, and what else we see in the future. It’s great to see this trend make a comeback, but now we need PlayStation and Nintendo to get back into the transparent game as well!

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2024-07-31 19:09