{
  "id": 770924,
  "title": "Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/xbox-unveils-new-limited-edition-gears-of-war-controllers-and-fans",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T13:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox-unveils-new-limited-edition-gears-of-war-controllers-and-fans-say-they-look-frigging-awesome"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xbox has unveiled a limited edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Wireless Controller, set to release on September 30. Fans can pre-order the $89.99 controller now from Microsoft and various retailers, with UK pre-orders available for £84.99. The controller pays tribute to Emergence Day, featuring laser-etched details of cracked asphalt and a red X button. An exclusive Xbox Design Lab allows customers to customize their own E-Day controllers beginning September 30. Additionally, 8BitDo is releasing an Ultimate Charging Dock, compatible with Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One controllers, for $33.99.",
  "summary": "The controller releases on September 30",
  "key_points": [
    "Xbox releases limited edition Gears of War controller on September 30",
    "Controller features laser-etched Emergence Day details and red X button",
    "8BitDo releases Ultimate Charging Dock for Xbox controllers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}