Spring has finally arrived and Xbox is giving players the opportunity to add some bright and colourful accessories to their gaming collection. Pamela Wang, Product Manager, Designed for Xbox officially announced the Xbox Spring Collection for 2022 on the Xbox Wire which includes seven Easter themed gaming peripherals from wired controllers to controller shells. Wang comments “we are always looking for new ways to surprise and delight our gamers. From new product categories to finding new ways to play your favorite games, we strive to offer our gamers choice.” The Designed for Xbox department has been responsible for “engaging with partners to build the best possible accessories” for Xbox since the launch of the original Xbox console (2001) and continues to deliver on their personal commitment of ensuring that gaming accessories are compatible with future generations of the Xbox platform.
For starters, players can pick up one of the latest PowerA Enhanced Wired Controllers specifically made for Xbox Series X|S consoles which offer a fun and pastel touch to any gaming setup. Players interested in grabbing one (or all) of them for their collection have five incredibly cute and playful colour options to choose from including: Lavender Swirl, Cotton Candy Blue, Pink Lemonade, Purple Camo, and Pastel Dream with each controller retailing for $49.99 CAD from the Microsoft Store and participating online retailers. Each controller is ergonomically designed and features a high-quality, detachable 10-foot long cable to allow players to move around their gaming space freely before wrapping it up with an attached hook-and-loop strap alongside two fully mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the backside which allows players to program essential in-game actions at any time; even during gameplay.
Players looking to protect their favourite Xbox Series X|S controller from accidentally hitting the ground and garnering a few unpleasant scratches – during intense gaming moments – should procure a stylish and highly durable OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell which fits comfortably over existing controllers and features an exclusive Lilac Dream colour with two sets of purple and pink swappable grips and a clear glitter shell to add a little sparkle into the room. Players can easily and quickly replace the grips to keep their hands comfortable when playing their favourite games courtesy of a sweat-wicking material which is easy to wash. The OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell is available to purchase directly from the Microsoft Store for $49.95 CAD and participating online retailers – including OtterBox iteself.
Rounding out the 2022 Xbox Spring Collection is the adorable 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller with a pastel pink colour scheme and two programmable, pro-level buttons on the back of the controller that gives players the opportunity to easily access and perform valuable actions – weapon reloading, tactical moves, sprinting, and more! The 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller is scheduled to release and ship out to select markets worldwide on May 31st, 2022 at a suggested retail price of $56.99 CAD either through the Microsoft Store or from participating online retailers – gaming is more playful in pastel.