Wednesday, October 8th 2025

Microsoft Releases The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Experience big sequel energy with The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The world needs a hero, but you will have to do. Embark on your own action-packed sci-fi RPG adventure with a new crew, new weapons, new enemies, new colony, and a new controller. These designs are out of this world featuring the iconic The Moon Man and the galactic rifts that threaten to destroy all of humanity. With your new controller, your ultimate weapon, you'll rise to the occasion and be the hero that Arcadia system desperately needs. Both controllers are available now with Xbox Design Lab. To be the hero Arcadia needs, you'll need to be well equipped. The Xbox Wireless Controller on Xbox Design Lab offers endless customization to help you play your way, whether its guns blazing or stealth combat. Choose from a variety of button styles curated for your chosen The Outer Worlds 2 color scheme.

You can enhance your controller with a variety of upgrades, including metallic triggers that shine like the rifts of Arcadia, a metallic D-Pad, rubberized side and back grips, and even topcase engraving for a personalized touch. Whether you're exploring The Outer Worlds 2 or embarking on any other adventure, this controller is ready to go with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth compatibility. It connects seamlessly to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One consoles, PCs, as well as iOS, Android, and cloud devices. Plus, with the dedicated share button, you can easily capture and share photos and videos of your heroic moments with friends.
The Elite Series 2 version of this design comes with all the features you've come to love, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger lock for even more precise gameplay. For even greater customization, you can add back paddles for enhanced input control and limitless customization with exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox accessories app. Immerse yourself deeper into The Outer Worlds 2 with the 3.5 mm jack—just connect any compatible headset to experience the action-packed Arcadia system like never before. Plus, just as you shift between different paths in the game, the controller's dynamic features ensure you're always ready for whatever the galaxy throws your way.

If you're ready to become the hero the galaxy needs, head over to Xbox Design Lab today to design yours. These controllers are available today, starting at MSRP $94.98 for the Xbox Wireless Controller and MSRP $184.98 for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 exclusively at www.xbox.com/accessories/controllers/the-outer-worlds-2-xbox-controllers. Visit Xbox.com for more information.

The Outer Worlds 2 launches October 29 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Battle.net, and Steam - and day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Pre-order The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition now to get up to 5 days early access and the Commander Zane's Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack.
Source: Xbox Wire
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20 Comments on Microsoft Releases The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

#1
qlum
I may be a bit out of the loop, but outer worlds is not that hyped that themed controllers make sense right?

Or is Xbox being delucional, pumping in a lot of money expecting bethesda levels of success?
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#2
Shonendo
qlumI may be a bit out of the loop, but outer worlds is not that hyped that themed controllers make sense right?

Or is Xbox being delucional, pumping in a lot of money expecting bethesda levels of success?
They've been delusional for quite some time. Xbox is becoming more and more irrelevant as time goes. Crazy considering they purchased both Activision-Blizzard and Bethesda.

I did get the Witcher Anniversary Xbox controller, but that's for my PC use. I have no Xbox.
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#3
Bigshrimp
qlumI may be a bit out of the loop, but outer worlds is not that hyped that themed controllers make sense right?

Or is Xbox being delucional, pumping in a lot of money expecting bethesda levels of success?
Totally delusional. They think people care about the Xbox brand, lol.
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#5
Shonendo
DeathtoGnomesPeople still buy Xbox controllers?
Plenty do. Witcher Xbox controller was sold out almost immediately after it launched and scalpers were selling it on ebay for 2-3 times the price.
I only managed to get myself one at MSRP when they were restocked several months later.
But I'm pretty confident that for this case, it was because it's more to do with Witcher than Xbox. At least that was my reason.
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#6
Lionheart
DeathtoGnomesPeople still buy Xbox controllers?
Yes for PC, they're goated IMO and have the best plug & play support.
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#7
Raiden85
DeathtoGnomesPeople still buy Xbox controllers?
Yes, because it's superior to the PS one.
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#8
Onasi
LionheartYes for PC, they're goated IMO and have the best plug & play support.
Raiden85Yes, because it's superior to the PS one.
I think the argument was more that there exist arguably technically superior alternatives with the same layout for the same (or sometimes less) money. A hundred bucks for this? Seems silly compared to alternatives from 8BitDo or GameSir or whatever. And the PC argument is irrelevant - anything XInput is PnP on PC without issue.
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#9
DeathtoGnomes
LionheartYes for PC, they're goated IMO and have the best plug & play support.
I can see that happening.
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#10
oxrufiioxo
OnasiI think the argument was more that there exist arguably technically superior alternatives with the same layout for the same (or sometimes less) money. A hundred bucks for this? Seems silly compared to alternatives from 8BitDo or GameSir or whatever. And the PC argument is irrelevant - anything XInput is PnP on PC without issue.
59% of people who use controllers on steam use Xbox controllers from a year ago but I'm guessing it's still pretty high.

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-s-average-controller-use-triples-to-15-percent-with-majority-usage-from-xbox-controllers

Controller use also tripled since 2018 likely due to people ditching console.
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#11
u2knetwork
I bought a xbox wired controller from walmart 2 months ago for $24 :rockout:
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#12
Onasi
oxrufiioxo59% of people who use controllers on steam use Xbox controllers from a year ago but I'm guessing it's still pretty high.
That number is fairly meaningless since Steam detects ANY modern XInput controller as an XBox controller in my experience. That doesn’t mean that it’s ACTUALLY a MS Xbox controller.
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#13
Frick
Fishfaced Nincompoop
oxrufiioxoController use also tripled since 2018 likely due to people ditching console.
More games are close to unplayable on mouse+kb, good controllers have gotten cheaper, better support in Windows and games in general.
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#14
ymdhis
DeathtoGnomesPeople still buy Xbox controllers?
The series x pad has the best d-pad short of an arcade stick. Once you mod the analogs with hall effect sensors, it's kind of unbeatable.
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#15
Lionheart
OnasiI think the argument was more that there exist arguably technically superior alternatives with the same layout for the same (or sometimes less) money. A hundred bucks for this? Seems silly compared to alternatives from 8BitDo or GameSir or whatever. And the PC argument is irrelevant - anything XInput is PnP on PC without issue.
Oh definitely, but I was referring to the basic Xbox controller models in general, these overpriced limited edition ones, yeah no thanks.
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#16
Vayra86
qlumI may be a bit out of the loop, but outer worlds is not that hyped that themed controllers make sense right?

Or is Xbox being delucional, pumping in a lot of money expecting bethesda levels of success?
Yeah I was wondering exactly that. This is like a half forgotten Indie title at best. Franchise!? Da fuq
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#17
Frick
Fishfaced Nincompoop
Vayra86Yeah I was wondering exactly that. This is like a half forgotten Indie title at best. Franchise!? Da fuq
Apparently it passed five million copies sold in 2023. Which it should, it's a very decent game.
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#18
Onasi
Vayra86Yeah I was wondering exactly that. This is like a half forgotten Indie title at best. Franchise!? Da fuq
It sold rather well off the back of Fallout 76 anti-hype and people’s thirst for a decent Bethesda-like. That, and the marketing leveraging the whole “by the creators of New Vegas”. It was a bit of a perfect storm. Whether or not TOW2 will manage the same is… questionable. Avowed certainly didn’t set the world on fire.
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#19
Vayra86
FrickApparently it passed five million copies sold in 2023. Which it should, it's a very decent game.
Personally I thought it was a weird POS.
Butt ugly shaders and lighting (cheap, fake, weird edge glow on everything)... totally mediocre dialogue, the world feels like a string of small maps, about as immersive as a doornail... and combat was just painful
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#20
oxrufiioxo
OnasiThat number is fairly meaningless since Steam detects ANY modern XInput controller as an XBox controller in my experience. That doesn’t mean that it’s ACTUALLY a MS Xbox controller.
Steam can detect the difference for me.....







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