In anticipation of Doom: The Dark Ages imminent arrival, Microsoft has unveiled a selection of limited edition Xbox accessories, including a wireless controller sporting the sleek, blood-spattered hues of the Doom Slayer.
Starting with the controller, its body, buttons, and directional pad are all chest plate green, while its right thumbstick has been coloured red to match the Doom Slayer’s augmented nipple – or “chest port” as Microsoft insists on calling it. That’s alongside “silver-plated sheathing” for the grippy bits, and “3D silver helmet spikes” surrounding the Xbox guide button.
It’s a pretty nifty looking thing, and costs £74.99/$79.99 USD, which includes the Doom Slayer Executioner Skin DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages. It was meant to be exclusive to the Microsoft Store until 18th April, after which making its way to other retailers, but pre-orders are also already live at Amazon UK and US.
Fans of the Xbox Elite Series 2 have their own option, with Microsoft also announcing a Doom: The Dark Ages variant of its premium controller. This one’s a little more subdued, featuring a black body, maroon buttons and sticks, plus a final nosebleed flourish. Sure the giant red Mark of the Slayer in the middle looks a bit naff, but you can’t have everything. This one costs £179.99/$199.99 and is available from 25th April – although you can pre-order it now.