Microsoft is releasing a translucent controller for Xbox's 20th birthday

Microsoft is releasing a translucent controller for Xbox's 20th birthday

Microsoft is celebrating Xbox's 20th birthday with some new, translucent accessories, including a wireless controller and a wired gaming headset. They will launch on November 15th, 2021 - today marks 20 years - and pre-orders are available now.

Starting with the controller, Microsoft says its translucent look is a callback to the controllers that shipped with the original Xbox Debug Kit. There are splashes of the brand's signature green on the Xbox home button as well as the D-pad and rear grips. Microsoft painted the components silver to make it easier to see through its cover. Internally, however, it is the same model that comes with the Series S and Series X consoles, with Bluetooth support for connecting to mobile devices and PCs. This controller costs $69.99 to preorder through the Microsoft Store, as well as Amazon.

Wired Xbox stereo headsets are also getting the translucent treatment, but on a smaller scale. Its ear cup can be seen, with the 20th anniversary green color on the left ear cup. There are bright green accents on the grille on the ear pads and cups as well as on the microphone itself. This special-edition headset will cost $69.99 from the Microsoft Store and Amazon, which is $10 more than the standard model's pricing. You can read more about this model in our previous coverage (without going over the cool 20th anniversary design).