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Microsoft has added some new shifting color options for gamers to customize their controllers in theXbox Design Lab. WhileXbox regularly releases custom controllerswith eye-catching color schemes and designs, the Xbox Design Lab is how many gamers choose to really let their own personality shine through.
Introduced in 2016, the Xbox Design Lab offers customers the ability to select their own color for various elements of the Xbox controller, from the different parts of the body to the thumbsticks, triggers, and D-pad. This base customization costs the same as purchasing an off-the-shelf controller, while for an extra fee, there are metallic colors to choose from, a selection of rubberized grips, and an option to add an engraved message. And those who opt for anXbox Elite Series 2 controller can even customize the colorof the thumbstick’s accent ring.
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In 2021, Xbox introduced the Aqua Shift custom controller with a shiny, color-shifting surface. This was followed by the Stellar Shift andLunar Shift Xbox controllers. These colors proved so popular that Microsoft has now added color-shifting options to the Xbox Design Lab, including the Aqua, Lunar, and Stellar Shift colors as well as the new Cosmic Shift, a white color with a pink shimmer. These colors are only for the body, or front faceplate, of the Xbox controller, and selecting one will cost an additional $9.99 over the base price.
Allowing gamers to customize theirXboxcontroller to their own liking has led to all kinds of unique designs, which many people proudly share on social media, giving inspiration to those who might feel a little overwhelmed by all of the options. And for more ideas, the front page of the Xbox Design Lab website always showcases a lineup of customized Xbox controllers inspired by various games likeOverwatch, Destiny 2, and the recently releasedLies of P.
Before the announcement of the officialStarfieldlimited-edition Xbox controller, many fans had already hopped into the Design Lab to create their own version inspired by the Bethesda RPG. But in addition to giving gamers the chance to express themselves, being able to choose a controller’s color scheme of the controller can serve a more practical purpose as well, like the gamer who shared that they had used theXbox Design Lab to create a controller that fit their wife’s home decorbetter. Now, many Xbox fans are hoping that the company will extend the customization by adding options to create a personalized wrap for their Series X or S console.
