Xbox’s newest cool controller design launched at present, and you’ll already get a pleasant deal on it at Amazon and Walmart. The Xbox Pulse Cipher Special Edition is up for grabs for $64 at Amazon and Walmart, which is $11 lower than its $75 record value. Designed with a clear pink body and darkish pink accents, it appears to be like like a wonderful addition to a lineup that already features a pair of standouts within the Sky Cipher and Ghost Cipher controllers.
Amazon at present estimates orders positioned at present (February 4) will arrive in a few week. Walmart, in the meantime, nonetheless has the Pulse Cipher listed as a preorder with a launch date of February 20. The controller formally launched February 4, however judging by the scattered supply home windows at every retailer, the Pulse Cipher seems to be in brief provide in the mean time.
$64 (was $75) | Released February 4
The Pulse Cipher Special Edition looks stunning, thanks to its transparent red design that lets you see inside the controller. Accents include red diamond-shaped rubberized grips, dark red bumpers and face buttons, two-toned analog sticks, and metallic triggers and D-pad. Its button profiles can be modified using the Xbox Accessory Hub, giving you a few ways to customize its performance.
Beyond its striking new color, this is pretty much your standard Xbox controller. That means it’s compatible with not just Xbox consoles and PC, but also iOS and Android devices. It comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, up to 40 hours of battery life, and a Share button that lets you quickly capture in-game footage. The D-pad is pretty great too, as it supports eight directional inputs and feels quite responsive while gaming.
$64 ($70)
The Sky Cipher Special Edition was the first member of the Cipher collection. The entire collection features translucent designs, with the Sky Cipher opting for an eye-catching blue pattern. The design is accented with dark blue buttons and bumpers, plus a metallic hybrid D-pad and triggers. It’s currently seeing a nice discount–so consider snagging it while it’s cheap.
$64 (was $70)
Rounding out the Cipher assortment is the Ghost Cipher Special Edition. With a clear silver body and silver accents, it appears to be like fairly minimal in comparison with the flashy blue and pink colours above. The controller does have a splash of colour due to its bronze metallic triggers and D-Pad, which make it much less monochromatic than the opposite fashions (that are nearly fully blue or pink). If you’d like a singular and understated controller, it’s a wonderful choice.
In search of one thing completely different? Try our roundup of the best Xbox controllers, featuring both premium and budget options from Razer, Victrix, 8BitDo, and more. Many of these are seeing discounts and can be shipped to your home well before February 4, so give them a look if you need a new controller ahead of the Pulse Cipher’s release.
You can also save big on Microsoft’s Elite Series 2 Core Controllers at Amazon and Walmart. Usually $130-$140, all three models–white, pink, and blue–are accessible for $96-$98.