Xbox 20th Anniversary controller preorder: Release date and where to buy

Microsoft announced its Xbox 20th Anniversary controller on Oct. 7, launching preorders ahead of a scheduled November launch. Preorders for the device went live via the Microsoft Store and various third-party retailers. We expect other retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop to launch preorders shortly in the U.S. and overseas.

Xbox 20th Anniversary controller release date

Microsoft is expected to release its Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller on Nov. 15, 2021. The date aligns precisely with the original Xbox console anniversary, a device that first debuted in the U.S. on Nov. 15, 2001. The 20th anniversary variant of its Xbox Stereo Headset and Razer’s Universal Quick Charging Stand also launches in tandem.

Xbox 20th Anniversary controller price

The 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller retails for $69.99 in the U.S. The accessory starts at $80 in Canada, £60 in the UK, and €65 in Europe.

What’s included with the Xbox 20th Anniversary Controller?

Microsoft has launched an extensive lineup of 20th anniversary-themed products slated for November, and its special edition controller poses as a centerpiece to the collection. The celebration delivers a new spin on Microsoft’s newest Xbox gamepad, the same one that ships alongside Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, sporting an exclusive design.

The opaque all-black shell defines the Xbox 20th Anniversary controller, a homage to the translucent console designs popularized through the turn of the century. It’s the first Xbox Series X|S controller with a fully translucent design, intending to provide a window into the silver internals. The top Xbox button is now also green, while the rubberized grips boast an identical vibrant hue.

This controller also benefits from Microsoft’s recent controller revisions introduced with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in November 2020. The company introduced a dedicated Share button for video capture and screenshots while switching to a new directional pad design. A textured surface on LT and RT triggers is standard, matching the rubberized backing on rear controller grips.