Xbox Unveils 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Controllers
▼ Summary
– Microsoft announced two Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox controllers, one with charred black sculpted grips and blood-red accents, and a Design Lab version with a silver skull and crossed Chainsaw Lancers.
– The standard limited edition controller costs $89.99 / £84.99 / €89.99, with pre-orders live now and launch set for September 30; the Design Lab version is available on the same date.
– The controllers work on Xbox Series X/S, Windows 10/11 PCs, mobile devices, tablets, and Xbox One.
– A Gears of War: E-Day 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock is also coming, featuring magnetic alignment, drop-and-charge functionality, and overcharge/overheating protection for Xbox controllers.
– Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S as a console exclusive, with an open beta currently available; IGN praised the multiplayer gameplay in a hands-on preview.
Microsoft just dropped a fresh batch of hardware for the Gears faithful, and these new controllers are as rugged and battle-scarred as the series itself. The company unveiled two Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition 3D-moulded Xbox controllers, each packed with tactile details that scream Locust-hunting aesthetic.
The flagship model, the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, pairs charred black, sculpted grips with a blood-red core. It’s a look that fits the game’s grim tone perfectly. For those who want a bit more flair, the second option is the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition with Xbox Design Lab, which swaps the dark palette for a silver skull and two crossed Chainsaw Lancers, and it can be customized further through the Design Lab platform.
Pricing sits at $89.99 / £84.99 / €89.99 for the standard limited edition pad, matching the previous Forza Horizon 6 special. Pre-orders are live right now, with the official release date set for September 30. The Design Lab variant will also drop on that same day.
Both controllers work across the usual ecosystem, including Xbox Series X/S, Windows 10/11 PCs, mobile devices, tablets, and even the older Xbox One. Microsoft also teased a companion piece: a Gears of War: E-Day 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock. It offers magnetic alignment, drop-and-charge convenience, and safeguards against overcharging and overheating, and it’s compatible with both Xbox One and Series X/S controllers.
On the game side, Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. It’s been confirmed as a console exclusive, so PlayStation owners are out of luck. An open beta is already running, though some players have grumbled about the game’s famously intense movement mechanics. IGN’s hands-on preview was more forgiving, noting that the classic Gnasher and Longshot combo still feels sharp, and that tossing a frag into a Locust hole remains as satisfying as ever.
(Source: IGN)
