MS releases military themed controllers

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-xbox-one-controller-release-sports-combat-tech/1100-6457136/

Anyone buying one?

Seems to be designed for a pretty niche market. Can’t think of anyone in SW who would buy this. Nope. Not anyone at all.

When your console has more controllers releasing for it than exclusive games lol, pathetic.

A bit of a weird waste of money but I've actually managed to accidentally get myself a rather large collection of Xbox One controllers(currently have 9 of them 4 paired with my Xbox, 4 with my PC, and one extra) so I may buy at least one of these just to have another "themed" one, especially since besides sorta my elite controller none of them have any sort of grip like these. If I get them for a reasonable deal through my work I'll definitely take the plunge

edit: Just looked up my controllers online, apparently my Midnight Forces controller(dark blue camo) is considered a rare find and worth like 100+ dollars now unopened? Maybe it isn't a complete waste of money lol

I have a Switch and like to collect the different controller designs, if I was an Xbox owner I'd be broke lol. You're pretty spoiled for choice with all the themed controllers on the Xbox One.

When your console is only big in America, pander pander pander.

Already have mine ordered LOL well played

LMAO I will say, if it is such a waste of money, then they wouldn't continue to do it. Maybe, just maybe they sell. Maybe it is a revenue stream for a business. I know you all hate them, shit MS knows you hate them. I don't think they care. I shit sure don't much.

These look pretty cheesy.

well they do need that Special Controller to handle true powah of 12 fps on PUBG

Nope. I'm totally all good with my Xbox Elite Controller for my PC and I been using it since launch.

@cainetao11: hehe, I wanted to post this earlier today, but figured I would wait until I saw you online :P

No hate from me on xbox controllers. Other than the d-pad, I really like them.

You hate America if you don't buy an Xbox.

Like I said, well played. MS' support of vets is amazing as is there contributions to active duty military. I know for some reason its bad for me to value this from a local corporation. I guess I'm supposed to enjoy the benefits of it but never appreciate it. That makes sense because you know SW is life.

Fair point lol.

@daredevils2k: ....and we have a winner. Saltiest troll of the thread award goes to....

Xbox is known as the dudebro console due to the high amounts of people playing military shooters and shooters in general on it. A military themed Xbox One controller goes with the system as perfect as an anime themed PS4 controller/console.

Came in to say just that though I would have replaced exclusives with good games.

Having more controllers than actual games and exclusive might be exciting for some players I guess lol

Would be cool if it happened to be an actual hand grenade.

I have this one but it was on offer. I am not really bothered about what colour the controller is as I tend to be looking at the TV...

This is only for the 1337's, all others need not apply. !! :P

very good point

When it comes to Microsoft controllers, I just get whatever color is the cheapest at the time. They are all good quality at least, but controller color is the last thing a person should be worrying about.

These have been around for years.

Just something else for the cows to complain about. Giving people options is a bad thing

Why wouldn't the 1337's use the actual elite controller?

Because they're so 1337 they don't want an unfair advantage. lol

Just screwing around is all. :P

@cainetao11: as soon as I saw this you were the first gamer I thought of. We have like 6 controllers in my home and the kids do buy multiple styles.

But hey everyone hates MSoft right?

Got Gears and Halo controllers, these ones don’t tickle my fancy.

Wonder if anybody out there will consider this distasteful considering Parkland shooting and attempts to link it to violent video games.

These were already out

I would like a red one like the chrome xbox 360 ones i have two of those

Lol @ all the usual salty cows on here... just jealous that MS actually makes nice looking hardware (most of the time).

Unlike Sony... lmao!

@hrt_rulz01 said:

Lol @ all the usual salty cows on here... just jealous that MS actually makes nice looking hardware (most of the time).

Unlike Sony... lmao!

Holy sweet mother of,,,,that is one ugly MF!!!

@quadknight: Half of their E3 floorspace is dedicated to controllers. Oh who am I kidding? More like 3/4ths.

It looks fine. It's just that it's too expensive for me when I already have one that works (mostly).

@FLOPPAGE_50: And? These look equally dumb.

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@Randoggy said:

These look pretty cheesy.

OMG that is hideous.

These look pretty lame, imo, but the lems are right: MS owns the customization war. They've had some pretty slick custom designs this gen, and their build-a-bear controller thing is awesome

@kuu2: Lol op was well played, we had a laugh about it. I'm pretty well versed in MSFT contributions to vets and active duty. They really are one of the best at giving to us. It's much appreciated by many of us.

When the PS4 Pro couldnt get any damn uglier they introduce this monstrosity today. ROFLMAO who the hells designs this shit for Sony. Come on man!

@FLOPPAGE_50 said:

@Randoggy said:

These look pretty cheesy.

Looks like Jackson Pollock took a dump on it.

Actually, I would buy an urban camo controller in a heartbeat. Make it blend in with my end table so my kids don’t spot it and hide the battery pack in a random location any more.

I actually like it has grips on the front and back as I think it would mean it would be comfortable to use for long hours.

They finally get who their target audience are – hurr durr dudebros with experience in guns.

They should camouflage the entire console, that way people can disguise the embarrassment of owning an Xbox One.