Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome'

A limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Wireless Controller has been revealed The controller releases on September 30 and can be pre-ordered now for $89.99 / £84.99 A separate 8BitDo charging dock is also up for pre-order Xbox has unveiled its limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Wireless Con

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>A limited-edition </strong><em><strong>Gears of War: E-Day</strong></em><strong> Xbox Wireless Controller has been revealed</strong></li><li><strong>The controller releases on September 30 and can be pre-ordered now for $89.99 / £84.99</strong></li><li><strong>A separate 8BitDo charging dock is also up for pre-order</strong></li></ul><p>Xbox has unveiled its limited-edition <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/we-really-wanted-the-city-to-feel-like-a-character-in-our-game-gears-of-war-e-day-studio-creative-director-says-the-game-will-make-you-care-about-the-citys-fall-through-environmental-storytelling"><em>Gears of War: E-Day</em></a> Xbox Wireless Controller ahead of the game's launch on October 6.</p><p>"To celebrate the launch of <em>Gears of War: E-Day</em>, we’re giving fans two new ways to immerse themselves in one of gaming’s most iconic universes," reads the <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/12/gears-of-war-eday-xbox-controllers/" target="_blank">Xbox Wire</a> announcement post. "Together, these offerings pay tribute to Emergence Day with hardware inspired by the symbols, scars, and battles that defined humanity’s war against the Locust Horde."</p><p>Starting today, fans can pre-order the <em>Gears of War: E-Day</em> Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller at participating retailers worldwide and the <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/controllers/gears-of-war-eday-le-xbox-wireless-controllers" target="_blank">Xbox online store</a>. The controller, which was "inspired by the horror and brutality unleashed on Emergence Day," will be released on September 30 and cost $89.99 / £84.99.</p><h2 id="where-to-buy-the-gears-of-war-e-day-limited-edition-xbox-wireless-controller">Where to buy the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller</h2><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="3c90db60-9717-11f1-a7e0-c14c217f365b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$89.99" href="https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/controllers/gears-of-war-eday-le-xbox-wireless-controllers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1080px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="eDeW3HeSLtkXKrLQiFdpc4" name="Gears of War E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eDeW3HeSLtkXKrLQiFdpc4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1080" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><em>Gears of War: E-Day</em> launches on October 6, but you can pre-order the limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller now at the Microsoft Store and at the participating retailers below.<br><br><strong>Price check: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Day-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HCF7VQC3" target="_blank" data-dimension112="3c90db60-9717-11f1-a7e0-c14c217f365b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$89.99"><strong>$89.99 at Amazon</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-gears-of-war-e-day-limited-edition/JJGXP3JZR8/sku/6688610"><strong>$89.99 at Best Buy</strong></a> <strong>| </strong><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xbox-Accessory/20068567468?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1103&from=/search"><strong>$84 at Walmart</strong></a><strong></strong><a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/controllers/gears-of-war-eday-le-xbox-wireless-controllers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="3c90db60-9717-11f1-a7e0-c14c217f365b" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: $89.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="$89.99">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="3c90dca0-9717-11f1-b95a-49257e4a399f" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="£84.99" href="https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/controllers/gears-of-war-eday-le-xbox-wireless-controllers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1080px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="eDeW3HeSLtkXKrLQiFdpc4" name="Gears of War E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eDeW3HeSLtkXKrLQiFdpc4.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1080" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p>If you're in the UK, you can also secure a pre-order of the <em>Gears of War: E-Day</em> Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller now at these stores.<br><br><strong>Price check: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HDQ2LRS9" data-dimension112="3c90dca0-9717-11f1-b95a-49257e4a399f" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="£84.99"><strong>£84.99 at Amazon</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.very.co.uk/xbox-gears-of-war-e-day-amp-xbox-wireless-controller-ndash-gears-of-war-e-day-limited-edition/1601354880.prd"><strong>£139.99 at Very (includes a copy of </strong><em><strong>Gears of War: E-Day)</strong></em></a><a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/controllers/gears-of-war-eday-le-xbox-wireless-controllers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="3c90dca0-9717-11f1-b95a-49257e4a399f" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension48="Price check: £84.99 at Amazon" data-dimension25="£84.99">View Deal</a></p></div><p>Fans seem to love the design, with one on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/1vmf55r/eday_xbox_controller/" target="_blank">Reddit</a> saying, "My wallet is not gonna be happy." Another on <a href="https://x.com/XBOX/status/2087540864348291186?s=20" target="_blank">X</a> said, "They look frigging awesome."</p><p>"Drawing from the E-holes that scar the world of <em>Gears of War: E-Day</em>, the controller features 3D molded, laser-etched details of cracked asphalt with red, glowing cracks created by the power of an erupting E-hole, exposing the iconic Crimson Omen beneath the surface," the description reads.</p><p>"Blacked-out ABXY buttons are punctuated by a transparent red X button, while matching red triggers and a transparent D-pad reflect the destruction left in the wake of Emergence Day. A dark silver metallic COG tag on the battery door signifies Never Fight Alone. Squad up. Textured grips round out a design built for fans ready to carry a piece of Sera into every battle."</p><p>Additionally, beginning September 30, fans can design their own <em>E-Day</em> controller with Xbox Design Lab, featuring exclusive artwork from heavy metal illustrator Luke Preece. </p><p>8BitDo is also releasing an <a href="https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-charging-dock-xbox-gow/" target="_blank">Ultimate Charging Dock for Xbox Controllers – <em>Gears of War: E-Day</em></a> complimentary accessory, which is compatible with <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/xbox-series-x">Xbox Series X</a>, <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/xbox-series-s">Series S</a> and Xbox One Wireless controllers, and includes an 8BitDo rechargeable battery pack. The charging dock will cost $33.99 / £29.54.</p> </article> ]]>