Gamers who have been waiting to lay hands on a new wireless controller might as well wait till May as the Xbox 360 Special Edition Chrome Series wireless controller has been announced by Microsoft. The Major Nelson blog reveals that the manufacturer will release the controller in shades of blue, red and silver.
Although the gaming peripheral will come in three hues, the company says that the color availability will vary for different regions. This special edition controller comes embedded with a transforming D-pad that apparently adds to the precision and accuracy due to its capability of transforming from plus to disc. The 2.4GHz wireless technology deployed in the device allows users to play from a distance of about 30 feet.
“Today we’re announcing the Xbox 360 Special Edition Chrome Series Wireless Controllers. Available in Blue, Red and Silver these controllers also feature the transforming D-pad. The controllers will have an estimated retail price of US $54.99 each and will be available mid-May. Color availability will vary by region, so please check your local retailer for specific information,†stated Larry Hryb, Xbox Live’s Major Nelson blog.
One Xbox 360 console can support as many as four controllers at a time. Apt for Xbox Live play, it has been integrated with a headset port for connecting the audio peripheral. A longer power life can probably be ensured as the controller gives users an option to adjust the vibration feedback and save up on the battery. Additionally, the guide button on it should help users with tracking down friends, accessing games and switching the console on or off.
The Xbox 360 Special Edition Chrome Series wireless controller will be available in May for a price of $54.99 (approx. Rs. 2,780) a pop.
