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• Special Edition The Witcher 3 controllers are now available exclusively at the Microsoft Store.
• The collection includes intricately crafted details referencing key elements of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to celebrate the role-playing game's 10th anniversary.
• Discover how they were lovingly created by designers inside CD Projekt Red.

 

[GymWolf]

 

[CrimsonTide]

I mean, yeah, super cool, would have bought in 2015 back when I was putting 100 hours into the game. Even bought the Witcher pendent and hardback guide.

Now? I mean it's still cool, but meh.

 

[Astray]

Looks amazing.

Xbox has been largely knocking it out of the park when it comes to controllers this gen.

 

[poodaddy]

I mean....fuck man. I really want it, but 80 bucks for an Xbox controller when I haven't paid over 45 for one the whole Gen, that's a tough pill to swallow. Might have to skip it, looks outstanding though.

 

[adamsapple]

Before any more "what year is this" gifs, it's to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.

 

[LordCBH]

I'm very very tempted.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Really nice design compared to some fugly game-themed controllers MS made in the past.

 

[Raven117]

Lol what a timely offering.

A ten year anniversary?

 

[CrimsonTide]

Before any more "what year is this" gifs, it's to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.

I get why they are doing it and it does look cool

But like... the game itself has kinda lost its steam, as is normal, and it's base for the most part is no longer playing it. I was OBSESSED and I never finish games, damn sure finished that one though. Great game.

That said, you let Dark Souls have a badass controller and I WILL BUY DAY ONE!

 

[Mr Moose]

The Witcher 3

What?

Before any more "what year is this" gifs, it's to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.

Oh OK.

 

[Darsxx82]

It looks fantastic, a beautiful design, and I would love to have it, but these days I'm struggling to spend €80 on a new controller when I already have five different ones at home.

That said, XBOX really puts a lot of effort into the special editions of its controllers, and they generally result in very good designs rather than bad ones.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Looks amazing.

Xbox has been largely knocking it out of the park when it comes to controllers this gen.

I guess they had to do something right.

But anything they do get right. They get it right long after it would have mattered.

 

[adamsapple]

Goddamn, The Witcher 3 is about to turn 10 years old.

 

[balls of snow]

Fuck I want one.

 

[Horseganador]

Ideal for replaying, enjoy every second of the game exploring the islands with this music.

 

[RoboFu]

It is the best looking LE controller they have put out this gen.

 

[CrimsonTide]

Goddamn, The Witcher 3 is about to turn 10 years old.

Bought the game on launch and played on my amazing GTX 780ti and spent 2 months just enjoying every moment. Having an adult job, as I was 28, was extremely difficult for me. Just wanted to play the game

 

[phant0m]

Goddamn, The Witcher 3 is about to turn 10 years old.

Get the fuck out

Spoiler

 

[Dr.Morris79]

 

[Moses85]

 

[MikeM]

Just ordered the standard controller version- looks too good to pass up. I needed another controller anyways as both my kids play games now, so perfect timing.

 

[TheMule1983]

They have more exclusive controllers than games these days.

 

[CrimsonTide]

They have more exclusive controllers than games these days.

Maybe, but controllers are big biz

On Steam alone, 60% of all controllers are Xbox while Dualsense has 26%.

To me, nothing beats an Xbox pad. They perfected it.

 

[Astray]

I guess they had to do something right.

But anything they do get right. They get it right long after it would have mattered.

Sadly yes.

This controller is sick and I'm looking into getting it for my brother for his next birthday.

 

[Astray]

Maybe, but controllers are big biz

On Steam alone, 60% of all controllers are Xbox while Dualsense has 26%.

To me, nothing beats an Xbox pad. They perfected it.

Any Xinput controller is seen by Steam as an Xbox controller.

There is a surprising amount of people who buy Xinput controllers from Chinese companies. All of those show up as "Xbox controllers", and a lot of them are vastly better made.

 

[CrimsonTide]

Any Xinput controller is seen by Steam as an Xbox controller.

There is a surprising amount of people who buy Xinput controllers from Chinese companies. All of those show up as "Xbox controllers", and a lot of them are vastly better made.

Maybe, no idea. I know I have over the years had a few xbox knockoff pads, they were awful to me and felt nasty and cheap, cause they were.

Everyone who's a PC gamer I have ever known has 3-4 Xbox pads laying around, the real ones of course.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Looks awesome! I guess there's still hope for the red/blue Ikari Warriors controllers I've always wanted.

 

[MikeM]

Maybe, but controllers are big biz

On Steam alone, 60% of all controllers are Xbox while Dualsense has 26%.

To me, nothing beats an Xbox pad. They perfected it.

They should bring back the limited edition consoles. My Gears One S is hands down the most badass console I have ever owned.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Good amount of detail on controller, I had to zoom in. Pics are too small for mobile.

Looks good.

 

[CrimsonTide]

They should bring back the limited edition consoles. My Gears One S is hands down the most badass console I have ever owned.

Had the Halo 3 x360 and also ended up with a MW3 one somehow, not even a COD guy (well not since COD 2 on 360)

 

[drganon]

 

[Matchew]

I like it. Really need to play the DLCs one day.

 

[TheMule1983]

Maybe, but controllers are big biz

On Steam alone, 60% of all controllers are Xbox while Dualsense has 26%.

To me, nothing beats an Xbox pad. They perfected it.

Won't argue that. They have amazing controllers.

 

[Come On Tars]

This is the worst form of milking i've seen. Give me a new reason to replay Witcher!

 

[consoul]

I don't know where those ten years gwent.

 

[amigastar]

Goddamn, The Witcher 3 is about to turn 10 years old.

Feels more like 4-5 years honestly.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Looks absolutely sublime. Xbox controllers are one of the best out there, if not the best.

 

[Spukc]

b o m b a a a a

 

[BoxFresh123]

 

[WoodyStare]

I really like that elite controller but I cannot justify getting one with all of the problems people continue having with them. I wish they would address this or make another one with improvements.

 

[Robochobo]

The elite series 2 is already sold out... what the hell man.

 

[Little Chicken]

Why isn't it black and gold?

 

[Esppiral]

Thanks, but no thanks

 

[SILKYSMOOTH30FPS]

Give a few years from now, and outside of GP, the only Xbox branded thing you'll see are controllers.

 

[DAHGAMING]

I tell you what, we may not have much,but 1 things for certain, we got them controllers.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I remember different colored n64 controllers being a big deal, I think things have changed with logos, details.

 

[Mattdaddy]

Dont need it.

Will still try to buy it.

 

[LordBritish]

wait for $50

 

[Nydius]

That said, XBOX really puts a lot of effort into the special editions of its controllers, and they generally result in very good designs rather than bad ones.

Honestly, I'm a little disappointed they didn't try their hand at making a special edition Indiana Jones controller. That could have had a lot of potential for fun designs.