The Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller is real and you can pre-order it now
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Microsofthas officially revealed a new special edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Named Sky Cipher, this translucent blue variant can be pre-ordered right now.
Announced via a recentXbox Wire news post, the Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller features a striking translucent blue shell that shows off the inner parts of the gamepad. Every other aspect of the controller, including its buttons, grips and analog sticks, are also varying shades of blue.
The controller is available to pre-order now for $69.99 / £64.99 and at theXbox online storeas well as participating retailers. However, there doesn’t appear to be an official release date for the gamepad as of yet.
Today’s reveal of the Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller lines up witha leak from French outlet Dealabswho accurately claimed the gamepad would feature a translucent design, similar to theForza Horizon 5edition from some years ago. In its leak, Dealabs suggested the controller would “most likely” launch on August 13, so buyers may only have a couple of weeks to wait should they choose to pre-order now.
Interestingly, the Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller will also debut revised packaging for official Xbox gamepads.
“Sky Cipher introduces a new packaging design for Xbox controllers that embodies our commitment to reducing product carbon footprint,” the Xbox Wire post reads. “Single-use plastics have been removed from the packaging and the traditional paper manual has been replaced with a QR code for a digital quick start guide. Additionally, the packaging is now 22% smaller and 21% lighter, further reducing its environmental footprint.”
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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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