Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Controller Launches September 30
The controller's design directly ties into the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day, which launches October 6, giving fans a themed peripheral ahead of the game's release.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Microsoft will release the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller on September 30, 2026, priced at 13,200 yen. Pre-orders are open. The design features the Crimson Omen, red glowing cracks from Emergence Holes, and COG tags. It supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, Android, and iOS.
The controller's front center carries the Crimson Omen, a symbol of death in the series, with red glowing cracks rendered through 3D molding and laser engraving to evoke the Emergence Holes. The Xbox button is crimson, the triggers use red transparent material, and the X button is transparent red against black ABXY buttons. The battery cover prints COG tags reading 'Never fight alone,' the game's theme.
Functionality matches a standard Xbox wireless controller: rubberized back and side grips, up to 40 hours of battery life with AA batteries, Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, a share button, button mapping via the Xbox Accessories app, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, Android, and iOS devices, plus mobile devices, portable consoles, smart TVs, and VR headsets.
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