{"id":307615,"date":"2025-10-15T16:01:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=158009"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:01:56","slug":"shimmer-up-your-controller-collection-with-the-aqua-shift-special-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/shimmer-up-your-controller-collection-with-the-aqua-shift-special-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimmer Up Your Controller Collection with the Aqua Shift Special Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we continue to dream up new designs and find new ways to delight our fans, we are always looking for ways to elevate your Xbox gaming experience. Well, get ready to take your Xbox Wireless Controller experience to a whole new, shimmery level. Today we announce our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/accessories\/controllers\/aqua-shift-special-edition\">Xbox Wireless Controller &#8211; Aqua Shift Special Edition <\/a><\/strong>for your holding pleasure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shimmer-up-your-controller-collection-with-the-aqua-shift-special-edition.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Wireless Controller \u2013 Aqua Shift Special Edition\" class=\"wp-image-158013\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Xbox Wireless Controller \u2013 Aqua Shift Special Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aqua shift features a surreal, color-shifting blue shimmer that you need to see to believe. Playing with the way the prismatic color moves across our controller, you\u2019ll feel like Aqua Shift comes to life in your hands. Inspired by the fantasy that gaming brings into our lives, we know this mystical beauty will add that magic your controller collection needs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls loop src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Xbox_SECntlr_AquaShift_Rotator.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Aqua shift is the first Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller to feature rubberized side grips with a unique dual color swirl on every unit. Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case makes sure you stay connected to the game no matter how intense things get. Our next gen Share button can be customized in the Xbox Accessories app to capture wild screenshots, start\/stop recording of your most epic gaming clips, or instantly capture those \u201cwhat the heck just happened\u201d moments. Share these with your friends directly from the console dashboard or your mobile phone. The Xbox Accessories app can also be used to remap your other controller buttons and create custom controller profiles for your favorite games, giving the Xbox Wireless Controller endless potential to elevate your game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/accessories\/controllers\/aqua-shift-special-edition\">The Xbox Wireless Controller &#8211; Aqua Shift Special Edition is available for pre-order today in select Xbox markets worldwide for $69.99 USD<\/a>. Check your local retailer or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/\">xbox.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/07\/30\/whos-your-daddy-xbox-insider-preview\/\">Join the Who&#8217;s Your Daddy?! Xbox Insider preview!<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/07\/27\/microsoft-flight-simulator-available-today-on-xbox-series-x-s-and-xbox-game-pass\/\">Microsoft Flight Simulator Available Today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/07\/15\/orbis-flying-eye-hospital-comes-to-life-in-microsoft-flight-simulator\/\">Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Comes to Life in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/08\/03\/shimmer-up-your-controller-collection-with-the-aqua-shift-special-edition\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we continue to dream up new designs and find new ways to delight our fans, we are always looking for ways to elevate your Xbox gaming experience. Well, get ready to take your Xbox Wireless Controller experience to a whole new, shimmery level. Today we announce our Xbox Wireless Controller &#8211; Aqua Shift Special Edition for your holding pleasure. Xbox Wireless Controller \u2013 Aqua Shift Special Edition Aqua shift features a surreal, color-shifting blue shimmer that you need to see to believe. Playing with the way the prismatic color moves across our controller, you\u2019ll feel like Aqua Shift comes to life in your hands. 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