Microsoft making its latest special edition Xbox Wireless Controllers more eco friendly
Microsoft making its latest special edition Xbox Wireless Controllers more eco-friendly Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Microsoft making its latest special edition Xbox Wireless Controllers more eco-friendly As part of its "efforts to become more sustainable across the Xbox product lifecycle". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 25 Mar 2021 59 comments Microsoft has unveiled a number of new special edition Xbox Wireless Controllers, which it says marks another step toward more eco-friendly hardware for the company. The newly revealed Xbox controllers come in two varieties. There's the "high-energy" yellow Electric Volt - which will cost $64.99 USD when it releases on 27th April - and the red, grey, and black Daystrike Camo, which comes with a $69.99 USD price tag and 4th May launch date. Microsoft is keen to point out these aren't just new colour variants, however; it also draws attention to some production changes that, it says, continues the company's efforts toward becoming "more sustainable across the Xbox product lifecycle". The Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo. The new Xbox Wireless Controllers mark the first time Microsoft has used post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins in any of its hardware, with both devices containing a "portion" of resins made from recycled materials such as automotive headlight covers, plastic water jugs, and CDs. The company says its testing indicates the new materials offer the same durability and performance as previous controllers. Watch on YouTube DF Direct Weekly: FPS Boost, Xbox Wireless Headset, PSVR2, and more. "We are excited to be taking this next step in our commitment to waste reduction and recycling, Microsoft writes, "while still coming up with innovative new controller designs." More details on the new controller range - and its matching clothing line, for those desperate to coordinate their outfits with their input devices - can be found on Xbox Wire. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store