Xbox has released a Stellar Shift controller and it’s giving serious Starfield vibes [Update]
The perfect partner for some Starfield sessions.
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UPDATE (16:45 FEB. 7, 2023)
As of now, Xbox have confirmed the Stellar Shift Special Edition controller is available for order. It will retail at $69.99 in the US, £59.99 in the UK and €64.99.
Xbox Wireless Controller - Stellar Shift Special Edition $69.99 at Xbox StoreAvailable now for $69.99, with Bluetooth connectivity for use with Xbox consoles, Windows 10/11 PCs, Tablets, iOS and Android devices. A surreal-colored controller that’s out of this world.
We know Xbox loves its special edition controllers, and it’s been quiet on that front since therelease of the Lunar Shift in October. Well fear not, because a leak on some European Amazon sites shows we may have a new controller coming our way, the Stellar Shift, penned for release on February 14.The leak was initially posted byTwitter user billbil-kunin this informative post, where they confirmed the listed price as €64.99, which means a like price of $70.
RELEASE DATE PREMIERE#Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition Stellar Shift🗓️Announcement date: TBD⌛️Release date: From Feb 14th, 2023💲Price: 64,99€Already spotted on some Amazon EU sitesES: https://t.co/Ft41hDX7AfIT: https://t.co/DTpibXrqroFebruary 3, 2023
The Stellar Shift name and design appear to fit in with the other two controllers in this range, the Lunar Shift andAqua Shiftvariations. In fact, packaging photos show identical descriptions of the controller design in that it features a ‘surreal shimmer’ so will change color subtly in the light similar to the Lunar Shift controller. The textured grips also have the same eye-catching swirl design, albeit in a purple and black colorway.
There have been some entertaining theories being shared on Reddit and Twitter, and some Xbox fans have pointed to the emergence of this space-themed controller as supporting evidence of an upcomingStarfield release dateor new trailer.(The now confirmed controller is described on the Xbox blogpost as “deep space vibes”).Whether there is any truth in this, or a case of extreme Xbox community hopium, remains to be seen. What we can say though, is that this is a beautiful controller that will certainly make a great companion for playing Starfield when it does release.To add to the intergalactic theme, the Stellar Shift will come with a unique dynamic background that will unlock when you connect the controller to your Xbox Series X|S.
This is the second time to our knowledge that Xbox has packaged a dynamic background with their controllers, as the20th Anniversary Special Editionalso came bundled with a unique background. It’s a nice perk and will be interesting to see if they take the idea forward for future releases.
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