List of Xbox One controller special editions

This list of Xbox One controller special editions shows all the special editions of the Xbox One controller. Besides standard colors, "special" and "limited edition" Xbox One controllers have also been sold by Microsoft with special color and design schemes, sometimes tying into specific games.[1]

List
  • Day One Edition. Versions with the inscription "DAY ONE 2013" were bundled with limited "Day One Edition" Xbox One bundles at launch in November 2013, which were intended for those who pre-ordered the console.[2][3]
  • White controller. A white version of the standard controller is bundled with white Xbox One hardware, such as the Xbox One S,[4] the previous Sunset Overdrive bundle, and one given exclusively to Microsoft employees on the release of Xbox One.[5][6] The ones in the employee bundle contain the inscription "I MADE THIS LAUNCH TEAM 2013";[7][8]
  • Titanfall limited edition controllers were released in March 2014 to coincide with the launch of Titanfall. The controllers have a white, black and orange design that was inspired by the in-game R-101C carbine, and also accompanied by a similarly-styled console given to Respawn Entertainment employees.[9]
  • Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare limited edition controllers were released in November 2014 to coincide with the game. The controllers are inspired by the aesthetics of the in-game Sentinel Task Force, featuring its emblem, monochrome lettering on the face buttons (colored dots indicate the face button colors), a gold-colored D-pad, and gold, silver, and grey accents.[10]
  • "Forces" controllers, featuring camouflage pattern, and optionally bundled with a matching stereo headset.[11] First, the Armed Forces controller, in green color, was released in October 2014.[11] The design was also made in a blue-colored variant called Midnight Forces, released in November 2014,[12] and a grey and black Covert Forces version, released in June 2015. The Covert Forces version is based upon the revised Xbox One controller with 3.5 mm headset jack.[13] In November 2015, Microsoft re-issued the Armed Forces edition, now based on the second-generation controller.[14]
  • Forza Motorsport 6 special edition controllers were released in September 2015 with a limited edition of the console, to coincide with the game's launch. The controller is colored in dark blue with a "racing stripe" pattern down the centre, similarly to its corresponding Xbox One special edition.[15] A concept edition of the Elite controller based upon the Ford GT, including redesigned thumb sticks and trigger buttons inspired by the vehicle, was also presented by Microsoft in collaboration with Ford Motor Company.[16] Three more controllers to commemorate with Ford's Cobra Daytona, GT40 Mark II and Mark IV. All of these controllers are now in the Petersen Automobile Museum [17]
  • Halo 5: Guardians — The Master Chief and Halo 5: Guardians limited edition controllers were released to coincide with Halo 5: Guardians in October 2015 (the latter was also packaged with the Halo 5: Guardians console bundle). They are inspired by the armor designs of Master Chief and Spartan Locke respectively; the Master Chief version features a military green color scheme with a gold "chrome" d-pad and triggers, and the Spartan Locke version has a silver color scheme with a blue "chrome" d-pad and accents. Both are based upon the revised controller with 3.5 mm headset jack, and feature monochromatic face buttons, etched detailing and texture effects, and are bundled with codes to unlock in-game customization items in Halo 5.[18]
  • Lunar White special edition controllers were released on September 22, 2015. They are based upon the revised Xbox One controller with 3.5 mm headset jack, and feature a white body, gold-colored "chrome" d-pad and triggers, and monochromatic face buttons.[19]
  • "Shadow" controllers were unveiled in March 2016. They feature metallic color schemes with a gradient effect that fades to black. The Shadow line was unveiled in copper Copper Shadow and blue Dusk Shadow versions; in the U.S. they are exclusive to GameStop and Best Buy stores respectively, as well as Microsoft Store.[20]
  • Pizza Hut Red controller. Pizza Hut offered "The Triple Treat Box Instant Win and Sweepstakes" from November 7 to December 24, 2016. Candidates entered a code for a chance to win one of 1,140 prizes consisting of an Xbox One S console and controller bundled with an additional special edition gloss red Xbox One S controller featuring the Pizza Hut logo. One additional grand prize winner was also drawn at random to win a 4K television and an audio system in addition to the Xbox One S console.[21][22][23]
  • Recon Tech was unveiled in April 2017, featuring a grey base color scheme with gold, futuristic military-inspired accents.[24]
  • Minecraft-themed controllers were released in October 2017, with versions based on the Creeper and pig characters. The face buttons utilize a blocky font reminiscent of the game's visual style. The Creeper controller is also included in a special edition Xbox One S bundle.[25][26]
  • Sea of Thieves Limited Edition controllers were announced on February 7, 2018.[27]
  • PlayerUnknown's Battleground Limited Edition were released on October 30, 2018, via the Microsoft store. It features a black digital camouflage design coinciding with the game. On the front, it has a laser scratch-like chrome D-pad, a blue circle surrounding the left analog stick, grips on the back triggers with a red 'X' on the back of the right trigger, and the 'PUBG' logo on the back battery cover.[28]
  • Sport Special Editions Two special editions of the controller, colored red and white are available. The Sport Red Special Edition was released in March 2019,[29] and the Sport White Special Edition is set for release in July 2019.[30]
  • Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Three special editions of the controller; a red Elite controller, a red wireless controller, and a blue wireless controller were released on October 11, 2016 to coincide with the release of the game. All 3 controllers came with redeemable codes for in-game content.[31]

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