Xbox Wireless Controller · 2026
Forza Horizon 6
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
A Forza Horizon 6-themed controller design.
What makes it special? →Which Xbox controller special edition should you buy?
Start with Xbox Wireless or Elite Series 2, then compare the exact design and package. Some editions change the grip or include a battery; others mainly change the finish.
| Edition | What changes | Buying decision |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Wireless special edition | A finish, grip treatment or themed design | Check any included battery or digital extras. |
| Elite Series 2 complete package | Four paddles, adjustable tension, battery and accessories | Choose for its controls; confirm the complete box contents. |
| Elite Series 2 Core | Elite hardware with a smaller accessory package | Budget for paddles and extras if you need them. |
| Design Lab / promotional design | Customisable finish or a campaign release | Do not assume it was a numbered retail release. |
51 editions · release year shown; current stock varies by seller.
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2026
Gears of War: E-Day
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
A Gears of War: E-Day-themed controller design.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2026
Gears of War: E-Day · Design Lab
Customisable design
A customisable Gears of War: E-Day design.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2026
Team Spirit Limited Edition with XBOX Design Lab
Customisable design
Black and white Team Spirit graphics with coloured accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2026
X25 · 25th Anniversary
Special design · no published cap
A commemorative design marking 25 years of Xbox.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
Transparent red and the Mark of the Slayer.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
DOOM: The Dark Ages
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
Battle-worn green and silver with helmet-like detailing.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
Fallout Pip-Boy
Customisable design
Fallout-themed artwork; the pictured design and controls depend on the selected Design Lab configuration.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Fallout Pip-Boy
Customisable design
Fallout-themed artwork; the pictured design and controls depend on the selected Design Lab configuration.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Fallout Pip-Boy
Special design · no published cap
Fallout-themed artwork; the pictured design and controls depend on the selected Design Lab configuration.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Heart Breaker
Special design · no published cap
Pink and purple fragmented patterns.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Ice Breaker
Special design · no published cap
Frosted blues and a translucent finish.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
NINJA GAIDEN 4
Customisable design
Black and silver Ninja Gaiden 4 artwork with red accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
NINJA GAIDEN 4
Customisable design
Black and silver Ninja Gaiden 4 artwork with red accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Pulse Cipher
Special design · no published cap
Transparent red shell with silver internal details.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
Storm Breaker
Special design · no published cap
Black, grey and white patterns with metallic details.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
The Outer Worlds 2
Customisable design
White illustrated shell with bright green controls.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
The Outer Worlds 2
Customisable design
White illustrated shell with bright green controls.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition
Customisable design
SpongeBob artwork across a bright yellow shell.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition
Customisable design
SpongeBob artwork across a bright yellow shell.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2025
The Witcher 3 · 10th Anniversary
Special design · no published cap
Wolf medallion and red claw-mark detailing.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2025
The Witcher 3 · Core 10th Anniversary
Special design · no published cap
Wolf medallion artwork on Elite Core hardware.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Arctic Camo (Series X|S)
Special design · no published cap
White and grey camouflage; check the Series generation.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Customisable design
Black and white graphics with orange controls.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Customisable design
Black and white graphics with orange controls.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Dream Vapor
Special design · no published cap
Pastel pink and purple swirls with a purple back.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2024
Fallout
Customisable design
Fallout-themed artwork; the pictured design and controls depend on the selected Design Lab configuration.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Fallout
Customisable design
Fallout-themed artwork; the pictured design and controls depend on the selected Design Lab configuration.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Fire Vapor
Special design · no published cap
Red and orange swirls with red grips.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Ghost Cipher
Special design · no published cap
Clear shell with bronze and grey accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Nocturnal Vapor
Special design · no published cap
Dark and light green swirls.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2024
Sky Cipher
Special design · no published cap
Transparent blue shell with visible silver internals.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2023
Core · Blue
Standard colour option
Blue shell on Elite Series 2 Core hardware.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2023
Core · Red
Standard colour option
Red shell on Elite Series 2 Core hardware.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2023
Core · White
Standard colour option
White shell on Elite Series 2 Core hardware.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Gold Shadow
Special design · no published cap
A metallic gold-to-black finish and gold D-pad.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Remix
Special design · no published cap
Earth tones and recycled-material variations.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Starfield
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
Spacecraft-inspired white shell, coloured stripes and clear triggers.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Stellar Shift
Special design · no published cap
A blue-to-purple colour-shifting finish.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Stormcloud Vapor
Special design · no published cap
Dark blue swirls with rubberised back grips.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2023
Sunkissed Vibes OPI
Special design · no published cap
Pearlescent melon with pastel blue and yellow accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2022
Lunar Shift
Special design · no published cap
Silver-to-gold finish with grey and black grips.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2022
Mineral Camo
Special design · no published cap
Blue and purple camouflage.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
20th Anniversary
Special design · no published cap
Translucent black with green Xbox accents.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Aqua Shift
Special design · no published cap
Blue colour-shifting finish and swirled rubberised grips.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Daystrike Camo
Special design · no published cap
Red, grey and black camouflage.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Forza Horizon 5
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
Transparent yellow with festival-inspired paint splashes.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Elite Series 2 · 2021
Halo Infinite
Limited release · quantity undisclosed
Master Chief-inspired green with an iridium-gold D-pad.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Halo Infinite · console bundle
Bundle distribution
Dark shell with gold accents, matching the Halo console bundle.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Space Jam · Serververse
Special design · no published cap
Black shell with blue circuit-like Serververse graphics.
What makes it special? →
Xbox Wireless Controller · 2021
Space Jam · Tune Squad
Special design · no published cap
Blue and orange Tune Squad graphics.
What makes it special? →Questions before you buy
Does special edition mean rare?
No. We distinguish a named design from an officially limited release and a published production count. A regional launch or an empty shop listing does not tell us how many controllers exist.
Is an Elite Core just a different colour?
Core uses Elite Series 2 hardware but has a smaller accessory package. Do not assume the paddles, charging dock, case or extra stick caps shown with a complete black package are included in a Core listing. Manufacturer source ↗
Will a different edition change compatibility?
Cosmetic editions follow their hardware family. Use the model’s setup checker for platform and connection details. Edge and Elite are separate hardware families; do not carry compatibility claims between brands or assume Bluetooth means every console is supported.