Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers

Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller is an official limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller announced by Xbox on August 12, 2026, to celebrate the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day.

Key Details

• Price: $89.99 (US) / £84.99 (UK).
• Release / Availability: Pre-orders are live now (as of the August 12 announcement). Ships/releases September 30, 2026 — about a week before the game’s October 6, 2026 launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
• Where to buy: Microsoft Store / Xbox.com, Amazon, and other participating retailers. Some reports noted early sell-outs or high demand shortly after announcement.

Design Highlights
The controller draws from Emergence Day (the Locust invasion that kicks off the series’ conflict):

• 3D molded, laser-etched cracked asphalt texture with red, glowing cracks inspired by erupting E-holes.
• Iconic Crimson Omen (the series’ skull/cog symbol) exposed beneath the surface in the center.
• Blacked-out A, B, and Y buttons with a transparent red X button.
• Matching red triggers and transparent red D-pad.
• Dark silver metallic COG tag on the battery door (“Never Fight Alone”).
• Textured/black leather-like grips.
• Standard Xbox Wireless Controller features: up to ~40 hours battery life, Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth, customizable mapping via the Xbox Accessories app, Share button, 3.5 mm headset jack. Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PCs, mobile devices, and more.

Reviewers and coverage have praised it as one of the strongest official Xbox limited-edition designs in recent years for its cohesive, brutal aesthetic and tactile details.

Related Options

• Xbox Design Lab version (available starting September 30, 2026): Customizable controller featuring exclusive artwork by heavy metal illustrator Luke Preece (skull atop crossed Chainsaw Lancers surrounded by more skulls and battle-worn details). Options include metallic triggers/D-pad, rubberized grips, and engraving. Additional customization costs may apply.
• 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock – Gears of War: E-Day ($39.99): Officially licensed matching wireless charging dock with battle-worn aesthetic. Includes a 1000 mAh rechargeable battery pack (replaces the standard one; keeps the original battery door look). Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers. Features magnetic/drop-and-charge placement and protection features. Pre-orders available; some listings note a slightly later release window around early October.

Both the main controller and Design Lab version are scheduled for display (and possible hands-on) at the Xbox booth at gamescom 2026. The game itself is a prequel set on Emergence Day, following a younger Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago.

For the latest stock and exact retailer links, check Xbox.com or the Microsoft Store product page directly, as limited editions can sell out quickly.