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Microsoft has unveiled a limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller styled after the shooter Doom: The Dark Ages. According to the manufacturer, it is inspired by the armor of the Doom Slayer, the game's main character.

8BitDo and Viture have unveiled a new controller designed to work seamlessly with extended reality (XR) glasses. Promising a whole new level of gaming immersion, the device could offer a more practical and portable alternative to traditional VR headsets.

8BitDo introduces the Ultimate controller in a translucent emerald design inspired by the original Xbox. Blending retro aesthetics with premium features — magnetic sticks, cross-platform support, and a 20-hour battery life.

Backbone has introduced a controller designed specifically for Xbox fans. Featuring a translucent design in Xbox's signature green, enhanced Xbox button functionality, and a focus on cloud streaming, the device promises to be a go-to companion for those who prefer playing Game Pass titles away from their console.

Sony has revealed a limited-edition DualSense controller, crafted as a visual homage to the iconic saga. Developed in collaboration with Naughty Dog, the gamepad blends PlayStation’s signature tech with hidden motifs from the games — from the enigmatic Fireflies to the symbolic moth-and-wolf rivalry.

GuliKit continues to push boundaries, introducing an upgraded version of its popular KingKong 2 controller—the KK2T. The new model features revolutionary TMR technology, promising to eliminate joystick drift once and for all.

SCUF Gaming has unveiled a new controller for Xbox and PC – the SCUF Valor Pro Wired. Designed with insights from esports professionals, this controller delivers high performance and customizable controls, giving gamers the competitive edge they need in the most intense battles.

Microsoft has introduced an updated version of the Xbox wireless controller — the Pulse Cipher. Like the Sky Cipher and Ghost Cipher, it features translucent plastic, but its standout feature is its red color. The back is made from matte plastic and is painted in a burgundy shade.

At CES 2025, Hyperkin unveiled a new wireless gaming controller for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC called The Competitor. Interestingly, the gamepad's design resembles the PS5's DualSense.

Last week, it was revealed that Valve is working on two new controllers: the Steam Controller 2 and a gamepad for the Deckard VR headset. Recently, the first images of these devices were leaked online.

Late last month, Hori launched the HORIPAD wireless controller in Japan, primarily designed for Steam. Now, the device has seen a global release.

Turtle Beach has unveiled its new wireless gaming controller, the Stealth Pivot, featuring rotating button modules. The new controller will be released on November 26 and will be priced at $130.