Outer Worlds 2 themed Xbox Design Lab controllers arrive prelaunch

Microsoft has added The Outer Worlds 2 themed designs to its Xbox Design Lab, allowing customers to custom-order special edition Xbox Wireless Controllers and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 pads ahead of the game's October 29 release. The Moon Man and nebula-style art are available now, with base prices starting at $94.98 for the standard wireless pad and $184.98 for the Elite Series 2 model. Orders may include further upgrades that increase the final price, and shipping windows will vary.

The Outer Worlds 2 controller options can be customized across many elements, including buttons, thumbsticks, bumpers, triggers, and DPad. Microsoft is offering cosmetic and hardware upgrades such as metallic triggers, a metallic DPad, rubberized side and back grips, and topcase engraving. The Elite Series 2 version adds adjustable-tension thumbsticks, a wraparound rubberized grip, a shorter hair-trigger lock, and optional rear paddles, reflecting the Elite line's focus on performance customization. All Design Lab controllers are compatible with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

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