Together with the fresh rebrand, Microsoft has unveiled a new logo for the sleek “Microsoft 365 Copilot” identity. Now, allow me to present to you the creation that emerged from their design studios:
This is not the long-awaited mythical Sebile controller we’ve been anticipating, and to be honest, its price point doesn’t align with those high-end haptic trousers. More likely, given its MSRP of $74.99, it appears to be another Special Edition variant of the standard Xbox Series X|S controller, a pattern Microsoft tends to follow around this time of year. Previous years have seen releases like the Dream Vapor and Stellar Shift controllers, both of which I added to my collection, draining my bank account in the process. These special editions often signal the beginning of a new series, with further variants like Lunar Shift and various Vapor colorways following suit, eventually making their way into the Design Lab for customization options.
Recent launches include the Cipher series, featuring transparent designs such as Blue and Ghost, geared towards retro-loving gamers. This new controller could very well be another addition to that line or something entirely different. Here are my three predictions about what this enigmatic controller might be:
1) It could be a fresh color for the Cipher series, perhaps even a green reminiscent of the 8Bitdo Xbox keyboard and mouse inspired by the original Xbox.
2) It could mark the beginning of an entirely new range of controllers with a unique aesthetic.
3) Lastly, it’s a bit of a long shot, but it could be an Avowed-themed controller, considering its release date lines up closely with the game’s launch on February 13, 2025. However, Xbox hasn’t released a themed controller for a game since Starfield (which I also bought), so this scenario feels least likely.
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As a researcher, my personal estimation aligns with the speculations made by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei regarding the achievement of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) somewhere between 2026 and 2027, considering the extrapolated progression curves of advanced AI models. However, given the recent reports indicating a potential plateau in AI progress due to scarcity of high-quality content for model training, it’s essential to approach such predictions with caution.
As a researcher, I’ve recently come across an interesting finding from Mathew Ball’s report. It appears that certain publishers are aiming for an initial price range of their product to be around $80 to $100.