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Xbox 360 Chrome Series controllers come in purple, black in March
Break out the soft-touch white gloves, everyone: Microsoft has added purple and black to its lineup of Chrome Series controllers, both due for sale in the US in March. They'll retail for $55, with the black controller available only at Wal Mart and the Microsoft Store, and the purple only at Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Microsoft launched the Chrome Series controllers in 2012. Remember, Xbox 360 controllers are not compatible with the Xbox One. [Image: Microsoft]
Xbox 360 'Chrome series' controllers include Dragon's Dogma DLC in Japan
Given the Xbox 360's niche status in Japan, it takes more than a shiny exterior to lure customers to a new controller. For the Japanese release of the eye-catching new "chrome" Xbox 360 controllers, Microsoft and Capcom have bundled bonus Dragon's Dogma content. We bet deadly dragon fire looks lovely reflected in the polished surface of the new controller.Each ¥5,775 ($71) controller will include a code for eight "special" downloadable quests. Both the game and the controllers (in red, blue, and silver) will be released in Japan on May 24.
Microsoft goes baller with chromed out 360 controllers
When we're not busy ghostridin' the whip or gettin' that skrilla, we're making sure to accessorize with chromed out bling. We also spend quite a bit of time looking up how to awkwardly use terms from terrible rap songs.Given that, you'll understand our excitement this afternoon over Microsoft's announcement of chromed out Xbox 360 controllers. Better yet, said controllers feature the updated D-pad that Microsoft added in a new 360 controller back in 2010.As of now, the "Special Edition Chrome Series" wireless controllers will run $54.99 ($5 more than the usual wireless controller price) and are expected to be available at some point in "mid-May." Colors and availability vary by region, according to Major Nelson. Why anyone would want something other than what you see shining above, however, is beyond us.%Gallery-152030%
Microsoft announces special edition Chrome Series Xbox 360 controllers
There's no console to match, but Xbox 360 owners who prefer things a little shinier than your run-of-the-mill controller will soon have a trio of new options to consider courtesy of Microsoft. It's just announced three new Chrome Series special edition controllers that will be available in "mid-May" for $54.99 apiece. Those come in your choice of blue, red or silver, and each feature the so-called "transforming" D-pad along with everything else you'd expect from a wireless Xbox 360 controller. Check out the gallery below for a closer look.
