Revealed during Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live, a limited edition Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is coming this November 15 to honor the Halo franchise’s 20th Anniversary. The incredible design mimics the classic Master Chief armor, and comes with many swappable pieces and extra accessories.
Joseph Staten, the Campaign Lead for Halo Infinite shared the Gamescom stage with Geoff Keighly to officially announce the Halo Infinite release date. This big reveal was accompanied by more information on the Season 1 multiplayer story, along with the announcement of the Halo Elite Series 2, as well as a beautiful Halo-themed Xbox Series X console.
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The green-and-black Elite gamepad comes with:
- Swappable adjustable-tension thumbsticks
- Swappable thumb grips
- Set of two D-pads: Standard, Faceted
- Optional paddles that add extra button inputs
- Thumbstick-adjustment tool
- Laser-etched charging dock
- Custom green and orange USB-C charging cable
- Digital Halo Infinite weapon charm
- Carrying Case
The Xbox Elite controllers are well known for their level of customisation and durability, and it looks like this version follows suit. Some fans might be put-off by its $199.99 price tag, but considering a regular Xbox Series X controller will set fans back $69.99, an extra $130 for a highly customizable, durable gamepad that also comes with a charging dock and in-game content doesn’t seem too much more to pay for.
In addition to the Elite Controller and Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Bundle, a Razer Kaira Pro Headset and Seagate Game Drive will also be released with a Halo-themed makeover. The Razer Headset also comes with an in-game Halo Infinite "Deathly Poison Armor Coating," but no price or release date. The Seagate Drive is available at $99.99 for 2TB of storage, or $159.99 for 5TB, and will be available some time in October.
While the reveal that Halo Infinite will lack co-op and other major features at launch was a big disappointment to many fans, these incredibly designed extras are a great way to celebrate the iconic first-person-shooter’s massive 20th anniversary. Confirmation that the game is still on track for a 2021 release after it was delayed for over a year is also great news for Master Chief fans.
As limited editions, the Series X and Elite Series 2 Controller will inevitably sell well, but the high price point and limited quantity might put a lot of fans off. Offering something smaller at a more reasonable price could have helped a lot of old and new Halo fans feel more included during the special anniversary.
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