E3 2019: Xbox Elite Controller 2 Release Date & Price Announced, Will Include a Rechargeable Battery and More New Features
At today’s Microsoft E3 2019 press conference, Microsoft not only announced a ton of new games, and the next-gen Xbox (!), but even a new iteration of the company’s vaunted Xbox Elite controller! Officially called the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (we’ll call it Xbox Elite Controller 2), it will feature a rechargeable battery built-in, and a lot of new features!
Additional new features include adjustable-tension thumbsticks, interchangeable components, 40-hour battery life, and lots more! Check out the official specs below.
What’s in the box
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Carrying case
- Set of 6 thumbsticks: Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1)
- Set of 4 paddles: Medium (2), Mini (2)
- Set of 2 D-pads: Standard, Faceted
- Thumbstick-adjustment tool
- Charging dock
- USB-C cable
According to Microsoft, the Xbox Elite Controller 2 release date is set for October 28, 2019, and will retail for $179.99. You can pre-order it on the official Xbox site now.
Source: Xbox
Stay connected to MP1st and the latest news by following us on Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Google News.
