As part of its “efforts to become more sustainable across the Xbox product lifecycle”.
Microsoft has unveiled a series of new special edition Xbox wireless controllers, which it says marks another step towards more environmentally friendly hardware for the company.
The newly revealed Xbox controllers come in two varieties. There’s the yellow “high energy” electric Volt – which will cost $ 64.99 when it launches on April 27th – and the red, gray and black Daystrike Camo, which comes with a price of $ 69.99 and a date May 4 launch.
Microsoft is keen to point out that these are not just new color variants; it also draws attention to some production changes that, he says, continue the company’s efforts to become “more sustainable throughout the Xbox product life cycle”.
The new Xbox Wireless controllers mark the first time that Microsoft has used post-consumer recycled resins (PCR) on any of its hardware, with both devices containing a “portion” of resins made from recycled materials, such as automotive headlight covers, water jugs and CDs.
The company says its tests indicate that the new materials offer the same durability and performance as previous controllers.
DF Direct Weekly: FPS Boost, Xbox Wireless Headset, PSVR2 and more.
“We are excited to take this next step in our commitment to waste reduction and recycling, writes Microsoft,” while introducing new innovative controller designs. “
More details on the new range of controls – and their matching clothing line, for those desperate to coordinate their clothing with their input devices – can be found on Xbox Wire.