One of the hottest shows of 2019 wasThe Mandalorianon Disney+, and on October 30, it will return for its highly-anticipated second season. To celebrate, Microsoft has revealed aMandalorianXbox controller based on the TV show, and now some new images have been revealed, giving fans a closer look at the hardware. And as it turns out, the controller has even moreMandalorianreferences than previously believed.
Microsoft’s initial reveal of theMandalorianXbox controller only included images of the front of the device, showing an aesthetic that seems to match Mando’s armor and having symbols that referenceThe MandalorianTV show. Now a new image has shown that thepopular “Baby Yoda” character, officially known as “The Child,” is on the XboxMandaloriancontroller as well, found on the back of the device.
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Anyone that wants to get their hands on the XboxMandaloriancontroller should note that it will set them back quite a bit. Whereas most Xbox One controllers cost around $59.99, the XboxMandaloriancontroller retails for a staggering $169.99. On the bright side, it does come with a rechargeable battery and aMandalorian-themed stand with which to do so, but even so, theXboxMandaloriancontroller pricemay be a little too steep for most players.
Some may have been more tempted to purchase the XboxMandaloriancontroller if it was an Xbox Series X controller instead of Xbox One. While it’s true that the Xbox Series X controller is very similar to the Xbox One controller, theSeries X controllerdoes have some improvements. For example, the Xbox Series X controller is slightly smaller than the Xbox One controller, and it has a dedicated Share button to make it easier for players to take screenshots and record game clips.
While some Xbox owners may have preferred the XboxMandaloriancontroller to be of the Xbox Series X variety, it should be noted that Microsoft’s new console is compatible with Xbox One controllers. Xbox Series X owners can use any of their existing Xbox One controllers to play Xbox Series X game with no issue, which is in stark contrast to PS5 games, which require players use the newDualSense controllers.
Regardless, it’s possible that thisMandalorianXbox controller could very well be one of the last specially-themed Xbox One controllers released. With theXbox Series X November 10 launch dateright around the corner, it seems like Microsoft may start releasing themed, limited edition versions of its next-generation hardware instead.
