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Microsoft Launches Gears of War E-Day Xbox Controllers

8/13/2026

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Microsoft announced two Gears of War: E-Day limited-edition Xbox controllers.
The standard edition features charred black 3D-sculpted grips with a blood-red core.
The Design Lab edition adds a silver skull, crossed Chainsaw Lancers and customizable artwork.
Pre-orders for the Design Lab controller began on August 12 2026 at $89.99 and it will ship on September 30 2026.
The game launches on October 6 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S and will not appear on PlayStation.

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Microsoft announced two Gears of War: E-Day limited-edition Xbox controllers.
The standard edition features charred black 3D-sculpted grips with a blood-red core.
The Design Lab edition adds a silver skull, crossed Chainsaw Lancers and customizable artwork.
Pre-orders for the Design Lab controller began on August 12 2026 at $89.99 and it will ship on September 30 2026.
The game launches on October 6 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S and will not appear on PlayStation.