Microsoft has kicked off Xbox’s Spring Sale.
26.03.2024 - 17:07 / videogameschronicle.com / Tom Ivan
Microsoft has launched the Arctic Camo Special Edition Xbox Series X/S wireless controller worldwide.
An updated version of the Arctic Camo Special Edition Xbox One controller, it originally launched in the US last May priced at $69.99.
As previously reported, although a little later than expected, it’s now also available outside of the US, where it costs £64.99 / €69.99.
“Arctic Camo features a patchwork of rugged white and grey that all tie together into one striking visual,” Microsoft says.
“This monochromatic multitool, from the thumbsticks to the hybrid D-Pad and all the way to the triggers, is the perfect purchase for gamers who crave a controller that exudes both style and sophistication.”
An Arctic Camo Xbox Series X Console Wrap is also available in the US and Canada only, priced at $44.99 / $59.99 respectively.
Another new Xbox Series X/S wireless controller recently leaked ahead of an official announcement.
According to ever-reliable dataminer billbil-kun, Microsoft will release a third controller in its ‘Vapor’ series next month.
Following the release of Stormcloud Vapor and Dream Vapor pads, Nocturnal Vapor will reportedly be released on April 9, with an official announcement and pre-orders likely to go live a week earlier.
Microsoft launched the Vapor series of Xbox Design Lab custom controllers in January, including Nocturnal Vapor, which is dark green and grey in colour.
The next evolution of the Xbox controller could feature improved haptic feedback, an accelerometer, and a rechargeable and replaceable battery.
While Microsoft’s plans may have changed, a controller codenamed Sebile leaked last September via unredacted court documents published accidently, including one titled ‘Roadmap to 2030’.
It included information on Microsoft’s mid-generation console refresh, which said an ”adorably all digital” Xbox Series X system codenamed ‘Brooklin’ would come with an “all-new, more immersive controller”.
Microsoft has kicked off Xbox’s Spring Sale.
PlatinumGames has released a “Complete Set” for shoot ’em up game Sol Cresta, as well as announced new pricing for the base game and downloadable content. It is available for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Last week, Jez Corden stated in his Xbox Two podcast that he had heard that Microsoft was expanding, and not limiting, their deals for 3rd party games in this year. It turns out we made a mistake in reporting that rumor.
Microsoft continues to pump out the special edition Xbox controllers with wild abandon, and its latest offering is a new addition to its now three-strong Vapor line-up, arriving in the form of the swirly green and slightly darker green Nocturnal Vapor controller.
Microsoft has unveiled a new colour variant for its Xbox Series X/S controller. As part of its Vapor series of controllers, the new controller is now available in a new Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition. Microsoft describes the colour scheme as being inspired by “nature at night”.
Microsoft has unveiled the Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, an upcoming Xbox Wireless Controller colorway that features an attractive smokey green design.
Microsoft has officially revealed the latest Xbox Series X/S controller colour.
In recent weeks, the frequency as well as intensity of geomagnetic storms has increased. This is perhaps due to the approaching peak of solar cycle 25 which is likely to boost solar activity. Thus, we may see more intense and frequent solar storms, geomagnetic storms, CMEs and solar flares. Now, forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm alert due to approaching solar winds.
There's been a lot of chatter about this Stellar Blade demo recently. First, it was released accidentally, and although Sony took it back down pretty quickly, it wasn't fast enough to stop a few people playing and sharing footage online. So, we knew a demo was coming, and it wasn't much later that we got official confirmation. Now, the time has come: it's available to download and play right now on PS5. Those in the US can click here, and it's here for UK readers.
Sega has announced that is now available to preorder digitally on the Nintendo eShop.
UK gaming charity SpecialEffect will be presented with the Special Award at the 20th BAFTA Games Awards.
CD Projekt Red has announced a free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.