Microsoft Xbox has announced a new Elite Series 2 controller with a white cover plate, which is currently available for pre-order. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core in white, like its black sibling, was created with competitive players in mind, with its wrap-around rubberized grip, shorter hair trigger locks, and 40-hour battery life. It's currently available for pre-order for $130 through the Xbox website and select stores. Because it lacks a casing and other spare components required for customization, it is significantly less expensive than the black version, which has a typical retail price of $180.
Instead, Xbox is selling a separate Complete Component Pack for $60, which is also on pre-order. A carrying case, a thumbstick-adjustment tool, a charging station, two classic thumbsticks, one tall thumbstick, one dome thumbstick, one cross-shaped D-pad, two medium and two micro paddles, and a USB-C cable are included in the package. By selling the pack separately, individuals who currently own all of the components from the black Elite Series 2 will be able to purchase the new controller separately at a lower price. However, if you want both the white controller and the component pack, you'll have to pay $10 more than if you purchase the black version.
During Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live, developer 343 Industries revealed a Halo-themed Xbox Elite Wireless Controller celebrating the series 20th anniversary. The controller is modeled closely after protagonist Master Chief's body armor, featuring the same iconic green color scheme and chestplates. The controller is will costs $199.99 USD.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox One Elite Bundle. The bundle will come with a 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive and an Xbox Elite Wireless controller and will cost you $499. The bundle will go on sale in November at GameStop and the Microsoft Store. Also, an Xbox One Special Edition Lunar White Wireless Controller will be on sale in September exclusively at GameStop for $64.99. You can see the controller in the picture below.
Today during there E3 press conference, Xbox announced that they will release a new controller for Xbox One later this year that introduces a new d-pad, new triggers and swappable components. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, Microsoft says, offers "limitless customization," "pro-level accuracy" and much more. Watch the video below to see all that can be done with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. UPDATE 9/19/15 - The Xbox One Elite wireless controller will come out October 27, the day that Halo 5: Guardians will come out.
