List of Xbox Wireless Controller special editions

This is a list of all the special editions of the Xbox Wireless Controller, the primary controller of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S home video game consoles. Besides standard colors, "special" and "limited edition" Xbox Wireless Controllers have also been sold by Microsoft with special color and design schemes, sometimes tying into specific games.[1]

List

Xbox One era
List of Xbox One controller variants
Name or GameImageReleaseBased onNotes / DescriptionRefs

Commemorative / Limited Editions

Day One Nov 22, 2013Model 1537 Bore the inscription "DAY ONE 2013", bundled with limited "Day One Edition" Xbox One consoles at launch in November 2013, which were intended for those who pre-ordered the console. [2][3]
Launch Team Nov 22, 2013Model 1537 Given exclusively to Microsoft employees on the release of Xbox One; inscribed with "I MADE THIS LAUNCH TEAM 2013". [4][5][6]
China Day One Sep 23, 2014Model 1537 Bore the inscription "CHINA DAY ONE", bundled with limited edition Xbox One at launch in September 2014. [7]
Pizza Hut Nov 7, 2016Model 1708 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. [8][9][10]
Project Scorpio Nov 7, 2017Model 1708 Packed in with pre-ordered Xbox One X consoles; includes stylized "PROJECT SCORPIO" text printed in green on the controllers, running vertically between the d-pad and right thumbstick. [11]
DPM X019 Nov 14, 2019Model 1708 "Aquabrush print" collaboration with maharishi's DPM Studio, grey/white with green highlights and D-pad. [12]
The Mandalorian Dec 31, 2020Model 1708 "Beskar steel" patterning [13]

Game-specific

Titanfall Mar 11, 2014Model 1537 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. [14][15]
Sunset Overdrive Oct 28, 2014Model 1537 White controller, packed in with limited-edition console and game bundle. [16]
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Nov 4, 2014Model 1537 Inspired by the aesthetics of the in-game Sentinel Task Force, featuring its emblem, with monochrome lettering on the face buttons (colored dots indicate the face button colors), a gold-colored D-pad, and gold, silver, and grey accents. [17]
Forza Motorsport 6 Sep 15, 2015Model 1697 Accompanied 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 special console. [18]
Jun 12, 2015Model 1697 Three controllers commemorate the Ford Shelby Daytona (1964, colored "Viking Blue"), GT40 Mark II (1966, black), and Mark IV (1967, red). These controllers were displayed at Le Mans (June 12-14, 2015), E3 2015, and Gamescom 2015. They are now in the Petersen Automotive Museum. [19][20][21]
Nov 3, 2015Model 1698 A concept "Liquid Blue" edition of the Elite controller based upon the Ford GT, including redesigned thumb sticks, carbon fiber highlights, and trigger buttons inspired by the vehicle, was also presented by Microsoft in collaboration with Ford Motor Company. It was displayed at SEMA 2015 before moving to the Petersen Automotive Museum. [19][20][22]
Halo 5: Guardians Oct 27, 2015Model 1697 "The Master Chief" features a military green color scheme with a gold "chrome" d-pad and triggers, inspired by the armor design of Master Chief. Both "Chief" and "Locke" feature monochromatic face buttons, etched detailing and texture effects, and are bundled with codes to unlock in-game customization items in Halo 5. [23]
"Spartan Locke" features a silver color scheme with a blue "chrome" d-pad and accents, inspired by the armor design of Spartan Locke.
Gears of War 4 Oct 11, 2016Model 1708 Red "Crimson Omen". All three variants came with redeemable codes for in-game content. [24][25]
Grey/blue "JD Fenix"
Model 1698 Dark red "Elite". Includes matching accessory thumbsticks and rear paddles, which were also available separately for the regular Elite controller.
Minecraft Sep 12, 2017Model 1708 "Creeper" controller was available separately or packed in an Xbox One S bundle with the game. [26][27]
"Pig" and "Creeper" controllers both utilize a blocky font for the face buttons reminiscent of the game's visual style.
Sea of Thieves Feb 6, 2018Model 1708 Purple finish with aqua accents and a glow-in-the-dark skull print. The right trigger is gold. [28]
Battlefield V (aka Gold Rush) Oct 16, 2018Model 1708 Matte black finish, with monochromatic face buttons (A/B/X/Y). Packed with special edition Xbox One X console with gold gradient finish. [29]
PlayerUnknown's Battleground Oct 30, 2018Model 1708 Released 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. [30]
Gears of War 5 Aug 20, 2019Model 1708 "Kait Diaz" snow-weathered finish; available separately or bundled with limited edition Xbox One X. [31]
NBA 2K20 Sep 6, 2019Model 1708 Purple labeling for face buttons and D-pad with cyan and magenta flecks to match bundled limited edition "Hyperspace" Xbox One X. [32]
Fortnite Sep 17, 2019Model 1708 Monochromatic dark purple; bundled with 500 V-Bucks. [33]
Cyberpunk 2077 Apr 20, 2020Model 1708 Partnership between CD Projekt RED and Microsoft, features three colour design, with visible factory scuff marks all over the controller, a Samurai logo on the battery cover and QR Code on the bottom back of the unit with Hashtag "#2077". [34]

Forces / Camouflage

Armed Forces / Camouflage Oct 2014Model 1537 Geometric camouflage pattern, and optionally bundled with a matching stereo headset. Predominantly green. [35][36]
Midnight Forces Sep 2014Model 1537 Predominantly blue geometric camouflage pattern, exclusive to Best Buy. [37]
Covert Forces Jun 16, 2015Model 1697 Predominantly grey/black geometric camouflage pattern; now includes 3.5mm headset jack. [38]
Armed Forces (3.5mm) Nov 23, 2015Model 1697 Reissue of green geometric camouflage pattern with new controller model. [39]
Winter Forces Feb 7, 2017Model 1708 Predominantly grey/white geometric camouflage pattern with new controller model. [40]
Armed Forces II Aug 14, 2018Model 1708 Predominantly green geometric camouflage pattern. Exclusive to Wal-Mart in the US. [41][42]
Midnight Forces II Sep 10, 2019Model 1708 Predominantly blue geometric camouflage pattern. [43]
Night Ops Camo Oct 8, 2019Model 1708 Grey/black, opaque; new curved camouflage pattern (prior 'Forces' series had polygonal camouflage) [44][45]
Arctic Camo May 2020Model 1708 Grey/white, partially transparent; exclusive to Microsoft Store and Wal-Mart. [45][46]

Special colors

Lunar White Sep 22, 2015Model 1697 White body, gold-colored "chrome" d-pad and triggers, and monochromatic face buttons. [47]
Blue Sep 27, 2016Model 1708 Two-tone blue, Microsoft Store and timed exclusive to Best Buy. [48]
Military Green Oct 18, 2016Model 1708 Monochromatic olive drab, packed with matching console and Battlefield 1. [49]
Storm Grey Nov 1, 2016 Monochromatic grey, packed with matching console and Battlefield 1, exclusive to Wal-Mart in the US. [49][50]
Deep Blue Nov 1, 2016 Monochromatic blue, packed with matching console. Packed with FIFA 17 (exclusive to Argos in UK), Battlefield 1 (exclusive to GAME in UK), or Gears of War 4 (UK) [50][51]
Red Jan 24, 2017Model 1708 Two-tone red: lighter red for front and face button lettering, darker red for back and face button backgrounds. Exclusive to Microsoft Store and GameStop. [52]
Green / Orange Jan 24, 2017Model 1708 Two-tone olive drab green (lighter green front, darker green back) with neon orange highlights on thumbstick shafts. Exclusive to Microsoft Store and Wal-Mart. [52]
Grey / Green Aug 3, 2017Model 1708 Two-tone gray, with neon green highlights on thumbstick shafts. [53]
Grey / Blue Sep 11, 2018Model 1708 Dark and light gray, with blue highlights on thumbstick shafts and underside of controller. [54]

Shadow / Phantom (gradients)

Copper Shadow Mar 2016Model 1697 Copper metallic color scheme with a gradient effect that fades to black. Exclusive to GameStop and Microsoft Store. [55][56]
Dusk Shadow Mar 2016Model 1697 Blue metallic color scheme with a gradient effect that fades to black. Exclusive to Best Buy and Microsoft Store.
Dawn Shadow Oct 4, 2016Model 1708 Magenta metallic color scheme with a gradient effect that fades to black. [48]
Ocean Shadow Feb 7, 2017Model 1708 Light blue metallic color scheme with a gradient effect that fades to black. [40]
Volcano Shadow Aug 3, 2017Model 1708 Red metallic color scheme with a gradient effect that fades to black. [53][57]
Phantom Black Sep 11, 2018Model 1708 Alpha gradient from translucent black to opaque champagne color. [54][58]
Phantom White Apr 2, 2019Model 1708 Alpha gradient from translucent to opaque white color. [59]
Phantom Magenta Mar 17, 2020Model 1708 Alpha gradient from translucent to opaque magenta color. [45][46]

Tech / Sport (grips)

Recon Tech Apr 25, 2017Model 1708 Warm grey with laser-etched diamond "grip" palm panels and gold, futuristic military-inspired accents. [60][61]
Patrol Tech Sep 5, 2017Model 1708 Dark blue with diamond "grip" palm panels. [53]
Combat Tech Mar 27, 2018Model 1708 Olive drab with diamond "grip" palm panels. [62]
Sport Red Mar 1, 2019Model 1708 Red with diamond "grip" palm panels. [63]
Sport White Jul 31, 2019Model 1708 White with diamond "grip" palm panels. [64]
Sport Blue Sep 17, 2019Model 1708 Blue with diamond "grip" palm panels. [65][44]

Xbox Series X and Series S era
List of Xbox Series controller variants
Name or GameImageReleaseBased onNotes / DescriptionRefs

Special colors

Carbon Black Nov 10, 2020Model 1914 Bundled with Xbox Series X [66]
Robot White Nov 10, 2020Model 1914 Bundled with Xbox Series S. [66]
Shock Blue Nov 10, 2020Model 1914 Blue front and white back. [66]
Pulse Red Feb 9, 2021Model 1914 Red front and white back. Early release in China. [67]

Commemorative / Limited Editions

Project Scarlett Nov 10, 2020Model 1914 Primarily white, with black and green graphics printed on the controller face. "Project Scarlett" printed below D-pad and right thumbstick. Face buttons are labeled in green. "Scarlett Launch Team" logo & graphic printed on battery compartment door. Provided to Project Scarlett (Xbox Series X) development team. [68][69]
The Mandalorian Dec 17, 2020Model 1914 Printed image showing The Child (Grogu) wielding the Force; special "Tatooine tangerine" color. Limited edition of one, presented as part of a set of two controllers as a sweepstakes prize. [70][71]
Printed image showing profile of The Mandalorian (Din Djarin); special "Tython turquoise" color. Limited edition of one, presented as part of a set of two controllers as a sweepstakes prize.
Canadian Tuxedo Jan 15, 2021Model 1914 Single example with denim covering, including belt loops and small pockets. [72][73]

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