Microsoft has simply launched two new Witcher 3-themed Xbox controllers that look fairly superior. Each Witcher 3 Special Edition tenth Anniversary Xbox Controllers can be found now, completely from the Microsoft Retailer, in standard ($79.99) and Elite Series 2 ($169.99) variations. The rationale for the discharge is as a result of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt turns 10 years previous this month, which is fairly wild, no less than for this fan of the sport.
Witcher 3 Special Edition tenth Anniversary Xbox Controllers
Xbox Wi-fi Controller – Witcher 3 Special Edition tenth Anniversary
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Xbox Elite Wi-fi Controller Sequence 2 – The Witcher 3 tenth Anniversary Special Edition
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The 2 controllers look very comparable, with the identical Geralt of Rivia-inspired etchings on them. The wolf medallian Geralt wears round his neck is etched into the middle of the controller. The weblog put up saying the controllers says they “additionally characteristic Glagolitic script, the oldest identified Slavic alphabet and the identical one discovered within the recreation itself.” Lastly, the precise grip options the purple claw marks that act because the “III” of the title on the quilt of the sport. It seems nice.
Apart from the Witcher-y design, the controllers act similar to their customary counterparts that are available quite a lot of different colours. The present Xbox controller is much and away my private favourite controller ever made. It feels terrific in hand and is sturdy sufficient to face as much as the beating my children placed on it.
The Elite Sequence 2 mannequin has some additional options to justify its added value. It has adjustable-tension thumbsticks, hair set off locks, and a wrap-around rubberized grip. It additionally has interchangeable parts like thumbsticks of assorted heights, completely different D-pad designs, and rear paddles you may assign to no matter buttons you need.
Like all new Xbox controllers, these controllers are suitable with Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android units. For those who’re not an Xbox-exclusive family, you may additionally need to check out the brand new Demise Stranding 2-themed PS5 controller that went up for preorder at present.
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