Microsoft has expanded the lineup of its Xbox Wireless Controllers with the new "Breaker Series." It consists of three gamepads with differently colored designs, and it is now available for preorder. Microsoft says this is the first time the company has launched three special edition controllers.
Here is how Microsoft describes each variant, starting with the Ice Breaker Special Edition:
Cool, crystallized, and composed. Ice Breaker keeps it fresh with its smooth, glacier blue design and frosted, translucent finish – giving the appearance of fragmented crystals. This controller is further complimented by variations of blue found across the thumbsticks, ABXY buttons, and textured grips.
The Storm Breaker Special Edition:
Refined, classic, and confident. With a color palette grounded in black, white, grey and silver, Storm Breaker presents a sophisticated alternative to its companions. This controller offers more than meets the eye, revealing hints of silver foliage when you rotate the device within the light.
The Heart Breaker Special Edition:
Loud, vibrant, and unapologetically bold. From the vibrant pinks and purples to the intentional strokes of blue, Heart Breaker is sure to make a statement in any room or collection it finds itself in. The translucent top case adds depth and a sense of fullness to an already creative piece.
The three new controllers are based on the standard Xbox Wireless Controller with rubberized grips and textured triggers. The gamepads connect via Bluetooth, Xbox Wireless, and a USB-C cable. Also, they are powered by a pair of removable AA batteries (two batteries are included with each controller).
The Xbox Wireless Controller Breaker Series is now available for preorder, with shipments starting on September 9. You can get one in the Microsoft Store for $79.99. Microsoft recently increased the prices of its Xbox consoles and accessories, and because of that, all special edition gamepads are more expensive.