Announcing the Special Xbox See-Through Controller 20th Anniversary

Update: Xbox has now announced the 20th Anniversary Controller, along with a themed stereo headset. Pre-orders are live on Amazon.

Featured on Xbox Wire, the news also revealed that connecting the new controller to your Xbox Series X / S will add a themed dynamic background to your options. The controller is available for pre-order now.

The new stereo headset is designed to complement the new controller, also featuring translucent sections and Xbox green highlights. Xbox also introduced a new matching Razer Fast Charging Controller Holder, along with a 20th anniversary t-shirt and hat.

Best Buy Canada prematurely opened pre-orders for a Special Edition Xbox controller that has yet to be announced.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Special Edition Controller 20th Anniversary is a transparent black controller with Xbox Green on the back of the controller grip. As the name suggests, this special edition controller is part of Microsoft’s celebrations to commemorate the release of the company’s first home gaming console, the Xbox, released on November 15, 2001.

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While Microsoft has yet to officially announce the controller, the the company’s official Twitter account teased the product yesterday. The listing itself says the controller costs CA $ 80 (roughly $ 60) and is slated for release on November 15 to coincide with the original Xbox’s launch anniversary.

This isn’t the first special edition gaming accessory Microsoft is releasing to celebrate the Xbox milestone. At Gamescom last August, the company unveiled a Halo-themed Xbox Series X console and Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, as the first-person shooter turns 20 next month as well. Outside of gaming hardware, the company has also announced other ways to celebrate 20 years of Xbox, including a collaboration with Adidas to create a pair of original Xbox-themed sneakers. In July, the company partnered with Krispy Kreme to bring Xbox-themed Nexus Level donuts to the donut chain’s UK stores.

Taylor is Associate Technical Writer at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.