Xbox Reveals Brand-New Transparent Controller

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Xbox unveils transparent Sky Cipher controller, a nod to '90s design trends with an environmentally conscious twist.
Sky Cipher features 40hr battery life, Xbox Wireless/Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, share button, eco-friendly packaging.
Sky Cipher is available for pre-order at $69.99, offering an elevated design and a throwback to iconic Xbox controllers.

Xbox has revealed an exciting new transparent controller that gives players a peek at what makes up this piece of Microsoft technology. Gaming controllers can be just as iconic as the consoles they pair with, and the new transparent interpretation of the Xbox controller is a fun spin on an established design.

The Xbox controller has gone through a variety of subtle changes since the first console launched back in 2001. As the Xbox's roster continues to grow, the console itself is evolving as well, and this brand-new controller is a great example of this expansion. The upcoming controller calls back to the "clear craze" marketing aesthetic that was incredibly popular in the 90s and early 2000s. From Crystal Pepsi to a transparent, colorful Nintendo 64, this type of product design was a huge hit for the Y2K era. Now, it seems as though Xbox is looking to bring the trend back in style.

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Aptly named Sky Cipher, this transparent blue controller from Xbox artfully puts the insides of the controller on full display while still showcasing an enticing design. Sky Cipher's metallic details pop, while the deep blue body of the controller offers an eye-catching contrast. Although the Sky Cipher controller was leaked last week, Microsoft has officially confirmed its existence.

Xbox's Sky Cipher Controller Features

Estimated 40 hours of battery life
Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth technology
3.5mm audio jack
Share button
Environmentally conscious packaging

The Sky Cipher controller will be made officially available on August 13, but it is also currently available for pre-order on the Microsoft store for $69.99 USD. This controller includes the staple features that make up the current Xbox controller, except the design has been completely elevated. The transparent blue body is cool enough on its own, but Sky Cipher also comes with packaging specifically designed to limit the product's impact on the environment. Single-use plastic has been removed from the packaging, while the instruction manual is now in the form of a QR code as a way to forego paper waste.

There have been many great Xbox controller designs in the past, but the introduction of Sky Cipher is a particularly exciting throwback to a great era of products. Xbox controllers have been popular in the news as of late, thanks to the hilarious Deadpool & Wolverine controllers, and Sky Cipher continues to bring attention to Microsoft's designs. A controller's design can be an important part of the entire gaming experience, and the new Sky Cipher is a cool way to improve the Xbox Series X/S controller.

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