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An $89.99 Xbox Wireless Controller with a cracked-asphalt design
The Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller costs $89.99. Pre-orders opened on August 12, 2026 at Xbox.com and participating retailers worldwide, including the Microsoft Store, and Xbox described the controllers as available now on October 1.
There is also a separate Xbox Design Lab option with different artwork that you customise yourself, available since September 30, and a licensed 8BitDo charging dock launching October 9.
- Price
- $89.99
- Pre-orders opened
- August 12, 2026
- Design Lab option
- From September 30, 2026
Design details of the Limited Edition controller
The theme is the emergence hole: the ground splitting open as the Locust break through.
- 3D-moulded, laser-etched cracked asphalt on the top case.
- Red glowing cracks that expose the Crimson Omen beneath the surface.
- Blacked-out ABXY buttons with one transparent red X button.
- Red triggers and a transparent D-pad.
- A dark silver metallic COG tag on the battery door.
- Textured grips.
Limited Edition versus Design Lab
| Limited Edition | Xbox Design Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork | Cracked asphalt and Crimson Omen | Luke Preece illustration |
| Centrepiece | Glowing red cracks | A skull atop crossed Lancers |
| Customisable | No, fixed design | Yes |
| Price | $89.99 | Not stated in the announcement |
| Available | Pre-orders from August 12, 2026 | From September 30, 2026 |
The Xbox Design Lab option
Design Lab lets you build your own controller around a custom top case by Luke Preece, the heavy metal illustrator who also drew the Collector’s Edition SteelBook. The artwork shows a skull perched on crossed Lancers, surrounded by more skulls and battle-worn details.
From there you can add metallic triggers and D-pads, rubberised side and back grips and a personalised engraving. Xbox’s post does not give a price for this option; Design Lab prices depend on the upgrades you choose.
Other licensed accessories
| Accessory | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock for Xbox Controllers | October 9, 2026 | Works with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers; includes a rechargeable battery pack. |
| 8BitDo E-Day Retro 87 Keyboard | Targeted for October 30, 2026 | For PC players; pre-orders open. |
| 8BitDo E-Day Retro R8 Mouse | Targeted for October 30, 2026 | Sold alongside the keyboard. |
The dock has magnetic alignment, drop-and-charge and protection against overcharging and overheating. Xbox’s posts do not list prices for these accessories.
How to buy one
- Check Xbox.com or the Microsoft Store for the Limited Edition controller in your region.
- If it is out of stock, try participating local retailers; Xbox says it is sold worldwide.
- For a customised version, open Xbox Design Lab and pick the Gears of War: E-Day top case.
- Add the 8BitDo dock separately if you want a matching charger.
Does it work on PC?
It is an Xbox Wireless Controller with a special design, so it should work wherever that controller does, including Windows PCs. The announcement itself does not go into compatibility, and it does not describe any feature exclusive to this version or any in-game item bundled with it.
Both controllers were shown publicly for the first time at the Xbox booth at gamescom 2026, where the campaign was also playable for the first time.
Quick questions
How much is the Gears of War: E-Day controller?
The Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller is $89.99 in the United States.
Is there an Elite version?
No Elite controller is mentioned. The announced options are the Limited Edition wireless controller and the Design Lab design.
Does the controller come with in-game content?
Xbox’s announcement does not mention any bundled in-game item.
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Where these answers come from
- Official · Official announcementXbox Wire: Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless ControllersLimited Edition controller design and price, the Xbox Design Lab option and its start date, and the licensed charging dock.Published 2026-08-12 · Checked 2026-10-04
- Official · Official announcementXbox Wire: Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access TodayEarly access and worldwide unlock times, who can play early, supported platforms, cloud options and the launch trailer.Published 2026-10-01 · Checked 2026-10-04