New Xbox Doom Controller Features Spikes And Blood

The subsequent massive Doom sport, Doom: The Dark Ages, arrives subsequent month. And to assist have fun, Xbox has introduced two new Doom-themed controllers, certainly one of which options spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs.

Officially revealed in January, Doom: The Dark Ages is an enormous and awesome-looking prequel to the latest Doom video games from id Software program and Bethesda. The upcoming FPS is about to launch on Could 15 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Darkish Ages tells the story of the Doom Slayer aka Doom Man’s struggle in opposition to Hell and all of the nasty monsters that decision the realm dwelling. It should function big mechs and dragons, and is perhaps the good sport I’ve seen in years. So I’m not shocked the brand new Xbox controller impressed by the sport can also be fairly dang cool.

On April 16, Xbox announced a brand new, limited-edition $80 Doom controller that is available now until it sells out. The controller is designed to appear like the Doom Slayer’s armor, full with some blood splatter and the Slayer’s image carved into the fitting deal with.

One bit I actually like in regards to the new controller is that it options 3D spikes close to the Xbox information button. Now in fact, these aren’t very massive or tremendous sharp, however it’s a pleasant contact that makes this really feel like greater than only a repaint of a regular Xbox gamepad.

Past the brand new controller, Microsoft additionally unveiled a distinct Doom-themed Xbox Elite Controller that’s darker and extra sinister trying. That one isn’t out but, however you may pre-order it beginning as we speak. It does cost $200, so keep that in mind. There’s additionally a brand new Xbox Collection X console wrap that turns your console right into a shrine devoted to the Doom Slayer. That is out now for $55, however is simply obtainable on the Microsoft Retailer.

I’m very tempted to choose up that customary Xbox controller with the blood and spikes. It seems like the proper approach to play Doom: The Darkish Ages when it arrives on Could 15. Properly, I imply the precise excellent approach to play is on a PC with a keyboard and mouse, however this is perhaps the second greatest approach to kill demons subsequent month.