White Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 listing appears on Amazon Mexico
Speculation rises that a new version of the controller will be announced soon.
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What you need to know
A new version of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 could be on the way, with an Amazon listing throwing fuel on the fires of prior rumors.
As shared in a tip from@GermanMorenoOon Twitter, anAmazon Mexicolisting has appeared with a white version of Microsoft’sXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. You can see an image of the new controller below:
With a white body and black grips, the controller appears to be themed after theXbox Series S. This controller is identical to one thatappeared in a video recently, with matching packaging material alongside the controller itself. Our Xbox editor Jez Corden has also heard that a new version of the controller could be on the way, though he didn’t have many details.
While the video by itself was not quite enough proof, combined with this new listing, it’s safe to assume this controller will be announced in the near future.
No price is listed for the controller, but the retail price of the regular Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is probably a good ballpark estimate for what it’ll cost. The listing on Amazon Mexico has a release date of Sep. 21, 2022, though it’s possible this date was a placeholder and the actual release date is further off.
Interestingly enough, this also comes as PlayStation parent company Sony announced that it will be releasing a premium version of its own controller line for thePS5. Titled theDualSense Edge, there’s no price or release date at this time, though it offers similar feature’s to Microsoft’s high-end controller such as swappable sticks.
While being a premium option, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been the target of many complaints, with reports of higher-than-normal bumper failure and other issues. Despite this, the controller remains popular, being the best-selling gaming accessory of 2022 in dollar sales according toNPD Group executive director Mat Piscatella.
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A high-end controller with build issues
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is meant to be a high-end option, and it provides customization like no other controller direct from Microsoft. Many users have reported issues with bumpers however, which is something to keep in mind before buying it.
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.
