Every Xbox Series X|S Controller Color You Can Buy Right Now

Released alongside the Xbox Series X in 2020, the slightly redesigned Xbox Wireless Controller featured the new Share button, hybrid D-pad, and textured grips and triggers.

The Robot White controller released alongside the Xbox Series S in 2020 and is indentical in functionality to its Series X counterpart aside from its stark white color.

Rounding out the trio of original controller colors debuting alongside the Xbox Series X|S, the Shock Blue controller was the only actual color available for the new generation for its first few months.

The Pulse Red Xbox released just before Valentine's Day 2021, and what better way to show your love than to buy your partner this bright red controller?

Xbox's next controller was the shocking Electric Volt color that falls somewhere between Mountain Dew and a highlighter. It's definitely a head-turner.

The only standard controller option released in 2022 was the Deep Pink Xbox controller, featuring a vibrant pink color with matching buttons.

Announced and released on the same day in 2023, the Velocity Green controller is surprisingly the first plain all-green controller released by Xbox since the transparent Xbox Controller S nearly 20 years ago.

The most recent standard edition controller released nearly two years ago and features a rich, purple color that's as close in color that you're going to get to the console-exclusive Fortnite Xbox One controller, but without the gradient effect.

Every Special Edition Color

In addition to the standard colors above, Xbox has released a slew of "special edition" colors and patterns over the years. While some of these can be recreated today in Xbox Design Lab, if you're looking to pick up a retail version, your options may be limited to third-party resellers or refurbished models.

The first camo controller option for the Xbox Series X|S generation released in 2021 and featured a red camo pattern with deep red matching buttons.

As the debut option for the three "Shift series" special edition controllers, the Aqua Shift controller features a shimmering blue color and is the first special edition controller to have dual-color swirls on the textured grips.

Mineral Camo, the fourth camo-themed Xbox controller (second during the Xbox Series X|S generation) released featured a unique color scheme that included blues, purples, and teals.

The Lunar Shift controller released in 2022 and was inspired by the "awe-inspiring aura of the moon" as its unique color shifts from gold to silver.

The final member of the Shift series, Stellar Shift, featured a mesmerizing blue-purple color that exuded "deep space vibes" and came with a special dynamic background for your Xbox console when paired.

Interestingly enough, the Arctic Camo controller was actually a re-release of an earlier Xbox One version, but with the updated features of the modern Xbox Series X|S-era controllers. It was quietly released in the US in 2023 and made its way to the rest of the world in 2024.

The first of three "Vapor series" special edition controllers, Stormcloud Vapor featured a blue-and-black swirled design, matching grips, and a dynamic background for your console.

The Gold Shadow special edition controller was the first new entry in the "Shadow series" since 2017 and featured a gradient gold to black design with a matching gold D-pad.

The Dream Vapor controller is the second in the "Vapor series" and features a dreamy pink-and-purple swirl with matching grips plus a dynamic background unlocked on your Xbox when paired. Around the same time, Xbox also added the Vapor series to Xbox Design Lab for even more customization.

The final entry in the "Vapor series," Nocturnal Vapor, released in 2024 and featured swirling, earthy tones, but didn't include a matching dynamic background for some reason.

Ah, yes. We've finally made it back to the fan-favorite transparent controllers reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s. Sky Cipher released in late 2024 and featured a stunning see-through blue design with matching grips.

The second transparent color in the "Cipher series" is the Ghost Cipher special edition controller, which featured a clear see-through design and striking gold D-pad. Alongside its announcement, Xbox also revealed that transparent shells were also available for Elite controllers in Xbox Design Lab.

The final Cipher color, and most recently released special edition Xbox controller as of this writing, is the Pulse Cipher controller that features a deep red transparent hue as well as matching buttons and grips.

Every Elite Controller Color

Released about a year before the Xbox Series X|S, the second edition of the Xbox Elite controller featured a number of upgrades including better grips, more customization, and a redesigned D-pad that would go on to inspire the future Xbox Wireless Controller update.

Released in 2022 as a lower-cost alternative to the standard Elite Series 2 controller, the Elite Core controller features the same design but only includes the thumbstick adjustment tool. If you're interested in picking up the rest of the customizable parts, you can purchase a Complete Component Pack from Microsoft for $60.

Released in 2023, this version of the Elite Core controller features a red faceplate, red buttons, and black grips.

When there's a red version, there's almost always a blue version to accompany it. Released alongside its Red-hued counterpart, the Blue Elite Core controller features—you guessed it—a blue faceplate, matching buttons, and black grip.