Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Wireless Controller – Gold Shadow Special Edition is now available for pre-order in select Xbox markets worldwide for $69.99 USD ERP ahead of its release on October 17, 2023. Designed as a “statement piece” and homage to Xbox One’s fan-favorite Shadow series, which were seemingly last seen in 2017, this is a new version of the standard Xbox controller with Bluetooth that features a gold-to-black metallic finish on the top case and a gold D-pad, with the rest of the hardware, including the thumb sticks, rubberized side grips, and shoulder buttons, covered in carbon black. Microsoft’s entire collection of Xbox Wireless Controllers appears to be on sale at the time of this writing.
Each controller features both Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth compatibility. This will allow you to connect your Xbox Wireless Gold Shadow Controller – Special Edition to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, iOS, or Android devices and tablets1. It’s a seamless experience so you can pair, switch between devices, and get back to the action with ease. Get up to 40 hours of battery life and capture your most unbelievable gaming highlights with the dedicated Share button.
The 3.5mm headphone jack allows you to chat using a compatible headset so you can enjoy the action with your buddies. Use the Xbox Accessories app to remap your controller buttons and create custom controller profiles for your favorite games, giving the Gold Shadow controller endless potential to elevate your game.
