The ongoing trend of more Xbox controllers from Microsoft has remained constant in 2024. This year the Xbox firm has introduced nearly a handful of new gamepads as of writing. In February, Microsoft released the Dream Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller. And by April that following spring, the Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller also shipped.
Then again in May ahead of the summer, another peripheral was revealed to complement the weather. The Fire Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller was revealed. Additionally, Microsoft went ahead to share a new series of controllers are coming with the Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller later that July. Not to mention the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for accessibility users coming next year.
This week, the new cipher controller was revealed – the Ghost Cipher Special Edition controller. Not only that, but there are also plans to embrace the Cipher line for Xbox Design Lab featuring six different transparent color options to choose from.
With its transparent casing and metallic silver details, the Cipher Series lets you look inside the controller, capturing the spirit of those iconic see-through devices that tech enthusiasts still fondly remember—now making a bold comeback for a new generation of players.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic translucent tech of the ’90s and early 2000s, the Cipher Series brings six stunning transparent top case designs to Xbox Design Lab. These vibrant, candy-colored top cases encapsulate the controller’s metallic frame, showcasing both its external beauty and the advanced engineering within the Elite Series 2 controller.
Mekias Bekalu, Xbox Accessories Product Marketing Manager
“Each color tells a unique story: Ghost Cipher strips away all color to reveal a fully transparent top case, offering a clear view of the controller’s inner workings; Velocity Cipher pays homage to the iconic Xbox green, made transparent to expose the energized world inside; Astral Cipher captures the mysteries of deep space with a rich, regal shade of purple; Surf Cipher channels the energy of ocean waves with its transparent blue; Candy Cipher offers a dreamy, sweet vision with a playful pink top case; and Pulse Cipher embodies passion and power with a striking transparent red.
“In addition to the Cipher Series, two new chromatic D-pad and paddle designs—Energy Chroma and Sunset Chroma—introduce a dynamic spectrum of color. These metallic finishes blend hues to create a hypnotic gradient that shifts depending on the angle, adding a sci-fi, jewelry-like feel to your controller. Energy Chroma starts with the signature Xbox green and fades into blues, yellows, and magenta accents, while Sunset Chroma evokes a warm, summery glow with its transition from yellow to bright pink.”
Which controller has you interested in buying?
Source: Xbox Wire
