Microsoft debuted the newXboxcontrollers in November along with the Xbox Series X/S consoles. The new Xbox controllers feature improvements over the previous models like anew dedicated share button, textured triggers, and the ability to connect to various devices including the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs. Both the Daystrike Camo and the Electric Volt controllers were revealed last month, and now the Xbox Electric Volt controller is officially available.
The Electric VoltXboxcontroller is made with “yellow resin,” the first for Xbox controllers. The new generation Xbox controllers are all made with recycled resin from various plastics, giving them unique and vivid colors. The Electric Volt controller is currently available on the Microsoft Store website for $64.99.
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The Electric Volt controller is listed at the same price as the recently releasedPulse Red Xbox controller. The Electric Volt controller also matches the Pulse Red controller in terms of color designs, as both have solid color faceplates, but feature a white backplate, which gives the controller a distinctive contrast.
The Daystrike Camo Xbox controllerwas announced the same day as the Electric Volt controller, but will release on May 4th at a more expensive price. The Daystrike Camo variation will be released as a special edition for $69.99. The Daystrike Camo features a red, black, and grey colored traditional camo design, much like the Artic Camo and the Night Ops Camo Xbox One controllers.
Xbox players now have even more of a reason to pick up a new controller. Not only is the release of the Electric Volt controller exciting, but the entire collection of the new generation ofXbox controllers now can connect to iOS devices. The new Xbox controllers could already connect to Microsoft systems, but now with the latest iOS update, the Xbox controllers can connect to iPhones to play mobile games with the feel of a next-gen console. Owners of iPhones still do not have access to Cloud Gaming yet, but Xbox has stated it will release the streaming service on iOS soon.
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