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Xbox's New Military Controller Looks Pretty Dope

Published Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:45:03 -0500

Next month, Microsoft will be releasing a brand new wireless Xbox One controller called the Recon Tech. Normally this wouldn't be very newsworthy, but check this thing out. It looks like it should have come with copies of Call Of Duty. The company sent out a press release yesterday, which included a pricetag at $70. That's a bit high of a number to put on a controller, but the company assures it has some of the best tech going for it.

"In developing this new controller series, the Xbox team was inspired by military technology and performance patterns, exploring concepts stemming from combat armor and sci-fi mechanical gear. Premium finishes like a laser etched texture on the front, gold accents and insignia are on the front of the controller. The back of the controller features textured diamond rubberized grip for added control and comfort. This specialized controller also has the same features you know and love of the Xbox Wireless Controller, including improved wireless range and Bluetooth technology for gaming on Windows 10 devices or Samsung Gear VR. You can also take advantage of the custom button-mapping feature through the Xbox Accessories App, available for download from the Xbox Store or Windows Store."

The controller itself seems like a preamble to the upcoming Project Scorpion that Microsoft will be unveiling at E3 this year. It'll be interesting to see whether gamers rush for this controller or wait to see if the price comes down after the unveiling.

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