Highlights
- Xbox released the Fire Vapor Controller at $69.99, exclusively on the Microsoft Store.
- The new controller joins the Vapor Series with features like a dynamic background for Xbox consoles.
- Compatible with Xbox One, Series X/S, PC, and mobile via Bluetooth, with up to 40 hours of battery life.
Xbox pulled back the curtain on its latest controller design, the Fire Vapor Special Edition Controller, as part of its ongoing Vapor Controller series exclusively available on the Microsoft Store. Like other Vapor Controllers from Xbox, the Fire Vapor Controller comes with a special dynamic background for Xbox console users to enjoy.
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In the meantime, Microsoft gave Xbox controller collectors another catchy design to peruse. Starting at $69.99, the Xbox Fire Vapor Special Edition Controller is now available exclusively on the Microsoft Store. The Fire Vapor Controller joins other Vapor Series products, such as the Nocturnal Vapor and Storm Vapor controllers. The Xbox Fire Vapor Controller is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and mobile devices via Bluetooth, and comes with up to 40 hours of battery life. The controller can also be plugged into an Xbox console or PC via USB-C, and accessories such as a headset can be hooked up via the 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom side of the controller. The controller’s design features a dark brown D-Pad, dark brown control sticks, and transparent face buttons to match the controller’s flaming colors.
Xbox Releases New Fire Vapor Special Edition Controller
- MSRP starting at $69.99, available exclusively via the Microsoft Store.
- Joins the Vapor Series of controllers alongside the Stormcloud Vapor and Nocturnal Vapor.
- Compatible with Android, iOS, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Comes with a special dynamic background for Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Like other Xbox Vapor controllers, the Fire Vapor Special Edition Controller includes a dynamic background for Xbox Series X/S users to enjoy. Players can access this new background by pairing the Xbox Fire Vapor Controller with their console and browsing the system’s settings. From the Personalization settings, dynamic backgrounds can be chosen to spice up the look of the Xbox interface.
The Xbox Fire Vapor Controller now joins a growing roster of Xbox pads available for purchase, while supplies last. It remains to be seen what further improvements to Xbox controllers will be made in future releases.
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Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Original Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $499
- Weight
- 9.8 LBS