Microsoft plans to launch a new “Tech Series” of Xbox Wireless Controllers. The first—dubbed the Xbox Wireless Controller-Recon Tech Special Edition—will be available worldwide starting April 25 for $69.99, or $10 more than the standard black Xbox Wireless Controller.
“In developing this new controller series, the Xbox team was inspired by military technology and performance patterns, exploring concepts stemming from combat armor and sci-fi mechanical gear,” Global Product Marketing Manager for Xbox accessories Bree White wrote in a blog post. To that end, the Recon Tech Special Edition sports “premium finishes like a laser etched texture, gold accents and insignia” on the front, and a “textured diamond rubberized grip for added control and comfort” on the back, White added.
It has all the same features of the Xbox Wireless Controller, including improved wireless range and Bluetooth for gaming on Windows 10 devices and Samsung Gear VR.
The controller will also work with Copilot, a new Xbox One feature coming as part of the Creators Update later this year that lets two controllers act as one.
“Copilot makes Xbox One more inviting and fun for new gamers or those needing assistance — whether it’s parents who want to help their kids play, experienced gamers looking to play with novice players, or gamers who need unique configurations to play (e.g. with hands apart, hand and chin, hand and foot, etc.),” White wrote.
The Xbox Wireless Controller – Recon Tech Special Edition is available now for pre-order.
