Microsoft's Xbox controllers have evolved gradually since the original console launched in November 2001, but core elements like the asymmetrical stick layout, colored ABXY buttons, and AA battery power have persisted throughout. Key changes included the slimmer Controller S in 2002, wireless connectivity and shoulder buttons with the Xbox 360, and refinements like Impulse Triggers, Bluetooth, and a headphone jack on the Xbox One pad. The newest Xbox Wireless Controller adds a Share button and textured grips as its main updates.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
Microsoft has launched a Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection featuring limited-edition peripherals in translucent 'OG Green,' matching June's Xbox Series X25 console announcement. The lineup includes Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, BlackWidow V4 keyboard, and Hammerhead V3 X earbuds, plus an 8BitDo charging dock and a GameSir mobile controller, all available for pre-order now. A Backbone Pro mobile controller is also included as a blind-box item in clear, blue, or orange variants instead of green.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-25
Asus and Microsoft have set a launch date for the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, which features an OLED screen. The device carries a premium price tag but stays roughly in line with what competing gaming handhelds already cost.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-25
ASUS has refreshed its ROG Xbox Ally X handheld into the X20 edition to mark 20 years of its Republic of Gamers line. The update keeps the same internal hardware, including an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage, but swaps in a larger 7.4-inch OLED Nebula HDR display with higher peak brightness and a new translucent black-and-gold design.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
Asus confirmed pricing for its ROG 20th Anniversary Xbox Ally X20, a translucent gold-trimmed handheld with a 7.4-inch 1080p OLED screen, starting at $1,300. The original $1,000 Xbox Ally X and $600 Xbox Ally will remain available alongside it, while a $2,500 bundle adds ROG XREAL X1 glasses, a Dbrand Killswitch case, and a Pelican carrying case.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-25
SteelSeries' Arctis Nova 3P gaming headset, a top pick recommended by WIRED, is currently discounted across several color options, with prices ranging from $90 down to $60 for the aqua version sold through Woot. The headset works across PC, consoles, phones, and Nintendo Switch, though buyers should note Xbox and PlayStation versions aren't fully cross-compatible.
wired.com
· 2026-08-24
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