Microsoft unveils Xbox One Phantom Magenta and Arctic Camo controllers, preorder here
Microsoft’s latest special edition Xbox One controller packs a punch, now available for preorder ahead of May.
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What you need to know
Microsoft has unveiled the “Phantom Magenta” Xbox One controller, the latest limited-time colorway headed to the wireless gamepad. The third entry in its special edition Phantom design series adopts a dark pink outer shell, retaining the signature translucent gradient and exposed internals. That couples with similarly-toned buttons and thumbsticks, making for a regal spin on the stock peripheral.
The Xbox Phantom Magenta controller drops May 17, 2020,now available for preorder at $70.
Lock down Phantom Magenta early.
This vibrant Xbox One controller revives a translucent design exposing internals, now paired with a deep magenta finish. With the latest Xbox One features and compatible with Xbox Series X, it’s a future-proofed pickup and headed to stores this spring.
In addition to the new magenta-infused controller, Microsoft also revealed a new entry in its camo series. The Arctic Camo controller offers a new take on Microsoft’s white camo design, pairing it with a translucent effect that gives a peek at its internals. Microsoft says that Arctic Camo controller will launch exclusively at Walmart and the Microsoft Store in May, and it’s available topreorder for $70 starting today.
As with all modern Xbox One controllers, the Phantom Magenta and Arctic Camo designs feature the standard offering with a streamlined, textured design and onboard Bluetooth capability. And while Xbox Series X lines on the horizon, Microsoft has confirmed all Xbox One controllers will remain compatible with its next-generation hardware, future-proofing your purchase for years to come.
White and grey all the way.
The Arctic Camo Xbox Wireless Controller puts a new spin on the white camo design, adding a translucent shell that offers a look at the controller’s internals.
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Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central’s Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft’s gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter@mattjbrown.
