Celebrate 20 Years Of Play Together With Exclusive 20th Anniversary Xbox Hardware And Accessories
Xbox is gearing up to celebrate 20 years of gaming on November 15th, 2021 with two exclusive accessories that are currently available for pre-order which commemorate the historic milestone in true Xbox style. The 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Stereo Headset will launch globally in November 2021 and features a design that was inspired by a collection of favourite memories from the last two decades of gaming on the Xbox platform as well as the future that has yet to be experienced by the gaming community.
The announcement was made by Jessica Tsujikawa, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Xbox via the Xbox Wire which included a complete breakdown of the upcoming 20th anniversary accessories and their unique features alongside an assortment of other limited edition gear, swag, and more. Tsujikawa says that the Xbox community has helped shape what the Xbox platform and brand has become over the years and that they are very excited to see what the future holds for Xbox in another 20 years.
Kicking things off is the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller which will retail for $79.99 CAD and is the perfect mixture of sleek and sentimental all in one complete package. The colour and design is based on the original Xbox Debug kit with the body featuring a translucent black shell and internal silver finishings to allow players to see every single immaculate detail. The green Xbox button which is situated on the front side of the controller harkens back to the very first Xbox logo with the iconic colour visible on the back grips as well as around the hybrid D-pad – inside the hardware.
Those that purchase the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller will unlock an exclusive 20th anniversary dynamic background when it is paired with an Xbox Series X|S console for the first time. Players can also pair the controller to their friends consoles and allow them to use the background as well; if another background is selected afterwards, the controller will need to be resynched with the console in order to unlock the dynamic background once again. Pre-orders are available now from retailers in select Xbox markets worldwide (including Best Buy Canada & Walmart Canada) as well as directly from the Microsoft Store for a limited time or while supplies last.
The 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Stereo Headset utilizes the same architectural features and design as the standard Xbox Stereo Headset but comes equipped with a few unique additions that sets it apart from the rest. Like the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, it features the same translucent black shell and internal silver finishings with green accents on the boom microphone and around the earcups; inside and outside. A 20th Anniversary logo is also prominently displayed on the left side of the accessory with the traditional Xbox logo on the other side. Pre-orders are available now with the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Stereo Headset retailing for $79.99 CAD from retailers in select Xbox markets worldwide (including Best Buy Canada & Walmart Canada) as well as directly from the Microsoft Store for a limited time or while supplies last.
Razer is also partaking in the 20th anniversary of Xbox with an exclusive gaming accessory that will be another way for players to showcase their love for the platform. The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox – 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is an essential piece of equipment that will keep controllers at prime power levels for gaming. The charging stand features the same colour palette as the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and will fully charge a controller within 3 hours and includes overcharge protection to prevent overheating and short circuiting. While the price is currently unknown at the moment, players can head over to the official Razer website and sign-up to be notified when the item is officially available for purchase and shipping.
The Xbox Gear Shop has an assortment of 20th anniversary apparel, drinkware, and featured products that will offer players even more ways to participate in the ongoing festivities. Items purchased from the Xbox Gear Shop will ship internationally to most countries from the United States and some will only be available for a limited time which means players should act fast before their desired product is gone including the Xbox 20th Anniversary Black & Green Sphere t-shirt and hat.
