Online retailer Amazon has leaked a Rare 40th Anniversary Edition Xbox controller ahead of an official announcement.
A store listing for an Xbox controller designed in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Rare has gone up on Amazon. The gamepad is is built by gaming peripherals manufacturer 8BitDo. It features 3 modes, hall effect joysticks, Pro back buttons, and compatibility with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Apple, Windows PC as well as Android devices. A promotional image of the product can be seen below.
According to the item description on Amazon store page, 8BitDo’s first 2.4G wireless Xbox controller is developed in celebration of 40 years of Rare, and is officially licensed by Xbox and Rare Ltd. It offers the following features:
- Ultra Compatibility: Designed to play cross platform, allowing you to connect to your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 and above PCs via wireless 2.4G or wired USB, Apple iOS 18.2 and above, iPadOS 18.2 and above, tvOS 18.2 and above, macOS 15.2 and above, visionOS 2.2 and above devices as well as Android 9.0 and above devices via Bluetooth.
- Hall Effect joysticks and Hall Effect triggers
- Impulse Triggers: Upgraded for precision. Drift-resistant joysticks paired with Xbox-style impulse triggers—delivering nuanced vibration feedback and greater control feel.
- Pro-Level Back Buttons: Designed to save both effort and time during intense gameplay
- Custom Profile Switch: Three profiles. Switch on the fly
- Charging Dock: A seamlessly integrated charging dock keeps your controller always charged and ready to play. Automatically reconnects when removed from the dock
- Golden Metal Tactile D-pad: Made of zinc alloy and has a gold-colored plating, which greatly enhances the tactile experience
Furthermore, the Rare 40th Anniversary Edition Xbox controller comes wrapped in blue and gold and features symbolic patterns, game-inspired silhouettes, and playful Easter eggs.
Microsoft and Rare have yet to officially announce the controller.
