Microsoft reveals new Xbox Aqua Shift controller for Xbox Series X|S
A controller that captures clean blue waves.
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What you need to know
If you’re looking for a new controller to add to your collection, you’re in luck. Microsoft announced on Tuesday viaXbox Wirethat a new model of special edition Xbox controllers would be added to the ranks of thebest controllers for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It’s titled the Aqua Shift controller and for good reason, as the color is a shifting blue tone.
Lik other controllers designed for theXbox Series XandXbox Series S, it features a Share button for capturing screenshots and recording gameplay, as well as improved textured grips. If you haven’t been able to nab one of the new Xbox consoles though, don’t worry, as like other Xbox Series X|S controllers it’s compatible with the Xbox One, so you’ll be set for whenever you are able to upgrade.
The Aqua Shift controller is currently slated to arrive in several markets on August 31 and will cost $70. Preorders appear to be live now across various retailers.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencerindicated earlier this yearthat he likes things about Sony’sPS5DualSense controller, which could indicate the kinds of improvements Xbox players can expect in the next major revision of the Xbox controller. ThePS5 DualSense uses haptic feedback and adaptive triggersto convey unique sensations, like raindrops rattling on armor or the grind of a chain pulling up a platform.
The latest model
The Xbox Aqua Shift controller is now available to order, with an appropriately shifting blue tone that’ll set it apart from any other part of your controller collection.
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
