Microsoft is harnessing the aesthetic power of the 2000s for its upcoming Xbox Ghost Cipher Special-Edition Wireless Controller, the second controller in its new series of transparent controllers. If you like transparent controllers, you can pre-order at a discounted price at Walmart. The first iteration, Sky Cipher, is available now with a $10 discount at Amazon and Walmart.
$64 (instead of $70)
While the inside remains the same, it's on the outside where this controller shines, as it sports a transparent design, silver interior, metallic elements, and much more. The Ghost Cipher controller releases October 8 and is available for pre-order now on Amazon for $70. But if you want the best deal, check out Walmart's pre-order offer that drops the price to $64.
The new design allows you to have a very good overview of what's inside the device. The transparent upper case is complemented by metallic and silver interior parts that glow from within, while the bronze metal triggers, matching D-pad and ash gray rubberized grips add stylish finishing touches.
$60 (instead of $70)
As mentioned, the Ghost Cipher is the second controller in the new Cipher series. If you really like the blue color and transparent electronics, the Sky Cipher is the controller for you. Launched in August, the Sky Cipher Special Edition wireless controller has just received its first discount on Amazon and Walmart.
The Cipher series retains all the features that make the Xbox Wireless Controller a versatile and reliable device, as it has a sturdy build, durable face buttons, and a useful share button. These not only work on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, but also work wirelessly on PCs and smartphones via a Bluetooth connection. While it may not be as advanced as Sony's DualSense controller, it's still a comfortable device to use for long periods of gaming. It also has excellent battery life, and you can choose from Use regular AA batteries or a rechargeable battery.
At the Xbox Design Lab, you can also create your own custom transparent Elite Series 2 controller. This is a nostalgic collection inspired by 90s and 2000s technology, and there are several retro-modern designs to choose from in the extended Cipher series: Velocity, Astral, Surf, Candy and Purple Cipher.
In addition to the Cipher series, there are also two new D-pad and color palette designs – Energy Chroma and Sunset Chroma – which add even more colors to controllers.
For Xbox Wireless Controllers that won't cost you as much, check out the list of first-party Xbox Wireless Controller deals at Amazon and Walmart below.