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Microsoft’s Xbox goes all-in on Pride Month 2022
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Published onJune 2, 2022
published onJune 2, 2022
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It’s June and you know what that means; Pride Month is here. As expected, Microsoft’s Xbox division has gone all-in on the LGBT+ celebrations this year with a number of new Pride-themed initiatives and products released.
Here’s a breakdown of what Microsoft is doing for Pride Month 2022.
As can be seen with the list of initiatives (and some additional minor oneslisted here,) Microsoft has really stepped up its efforts to appeal to LGBT+ minority groups and/or promote itself as a progressive company compared to previous years.
Whether or not this attempt is well received by those in said minority groups will naturally vary from person to person though with some on social media clearly appreciating the extra attention brought to certain causes while others becoming noticeably fatigued by large companies piggybacking off of the same causes.
One thing that’s proven a bit controversial is Microsoft’s Pride Month 2022 logo which, in an attempt to be inclusive byfeaturing 34 different types of pride flags, has kind of ended up being a bit of an aesthetic mess with so many colors crammed into such a small space.
Also noticeable is the absence of the iconic rainbow Pride flag which was commissioned in 1978 byHarvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, and designed byGilbert Baker, an openly gay artist and gay rights activist. (If you’re interested in LGBT+ history and civil rights, reading up on these two ishighlyrecommended.)
The Pride Month 2022 Xbox controller can be ordered via theXbox Design Lab websitein select regions from June 9th. While the Pride design can’t be customized, the colors of the buttons, joysticks, and triggers can be.
Not a fan of Microsoft’s design? ThisRainbow Chrome Xbox controller by Controllerzzmight be exactly what you’re looking for to add some pride to your gaming sessions this month.
Got some extra cash and want to donate to an LGBT+ charity?The Trevor Projectdoes great work for LGBT+ youth and also has aranking of 100% for accountability and transparency.
Are you going to pick up the new controller or any of the other Pride 2022 merch? Let us know why or why not in the comments below and thenfollow us on TwitterandFacebook for more Xbox and Microsoft news.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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