Summary
- Microsoft has announced the Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller, adding to its wide range of Xbox controller options for fans to choose from.
- The Astral Purple controller features a dark purple and black color scheme. It offers all the standard features expected by Xbox fans, without any new or unique additions.
- In addition to the Astral Purple controller, Xbox gamers have the option to select from a variety of other colors and even create their own customized controllers through the Xbox Design Lab.
Microsoft has officially announced the Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller. Microsoft has produced numerous Xbox controllers since launching the Series X/S consoles in 2020, giving fans the option to choose between a variety of colors.
The Xbox Series X/S controllers are very similar to the Xbox One controllers, but with a slightly different shape and the addition of a Share button. The Share button is useful for gamers that like to quickly take screenshots or capture videos, though it's also somewhat easy to accidentally hit the button and take screenshots on accident. At launch, gamers had a few different Xbox Series X/S controllers to choose from, with the selection growing significantly in the subsequent years.
The latest iteration is the Astral Purple Xbox controller, which goes with a dark purple and black color scheme. The rear of the controller is white. It comes with all the features that Xbox fans expect from their controllers, though it doesn't appear to have any new ones or other defining characteristics beyond its dark purple color. Anyone interested in adding the Astral Purple Xbox controller to their collection should note that it costs $64.99 and pre-orders are available now. The Astral Purple controller is scheduled to launch on September 19, at which point it should be readily available in stores and online.
The Astral Purple controller is just the latest in a long line of Xbox Series X/S controller variants. There are seven other Xbox controller colors currently available for the basic model, but special edition Xbox controllers have been released as well. Sometimes these have been specially-themed to promote something, but others time they have been completely original controller designs. And of course, Xbox gamers also have the option to create their own controllers if they aren't happy with any of the options that are available on the market.
The Xbox Design Lab lets players customize their controllers, choosing whatever colors they want and even adding text to them. This way, Xbox gamers can get the exact kind of controller they want without having to stick to the official ones from Microsoft. Xbox Design Lab has recently expanded to include the Xbox Elite Controllers as well, giving Xbox gamers even more options when it comes to getting a controller that's right for them.
Xbox Elite Controllers, for the uninitiated, are a special brand of controllers with all kinds of additional bells and whistles aimed at hardcore gamers. Xbox Elite Controllers come with a steep, premium price, but the basic Astral Purple controller will be just $64.99 when it launches later this month.