Xbox has broadened its range of transparent controllers, building on the success of its earlier Sky Cipher model. The company has unveiled a new Ghost Cipher special edition controller, now available for pre-order, and introduced transparent options to its Design Lab customisation service.
Details about the Ghost Cipher Special Edition controller and Design Lab
- Ghost Cipher Special Edition controller:
- Priced at £54.99
- Features a clear transparent top case, grey grips, and metallic bronze d-pad with matching triggers
- Pre-orders open now
- Available from 8 October 2024
- Design Lab updates:
- Transparent options now available for Elite controllers
- Base price for Elite controllers: £117.99
- Transparent top case option: Additional £7.99
- Six colour choices for transparent cases
- Chroma d-pad option: Extra £3.99
- Chrome paddles option: Additional £24.99
- Fully customised Elite controller with all premium options: £153.95
Apparently transparent is back
Cipher Series Top Cases and Chromatic D-pad/paddles are now available for Elite Series 2 controllers with Xbox Design Lab: https://t.co/c81H1XUJVl pic.twitter.com/bxsZEDbClI— Xbox (@Xbox) September 24, 2024
The Ghost Cipher controller offers a more affordable transparent option at £54.99, whilst the Design Lab allows for extensive customisation of the Elite controller. The transparent top case options for the Elite model come in white, green, purple, blue, pink, and red variants.
Xbox has marketed these new offerings with a retro-style trailer, nodding to the popularity of transparent electronics in the early 2000s. The company appears to be capitalising on nostalgia while offering modern features in its controller range.
The Design Lab options are already available for customisation and purchase, allowing customers to create their own unique transparent Elite controllers.
