If you’re looking forward to Outriders as much as we are, then you’ll probably be interested in these ultra-cool themed controllers to celebrate the game.
Ha! You’ll be lucky! Literally. Because you can’t actually buy them. You can still get your hands on one, though…
Outriders to Launch Themed Xbox Series X Controllers
Outriders is due for launch in April and, to celebrate, the game’s developers (People Can Fly) have teamed up with highly lauded hardware artist, @POPeART_ to bring the world some exclusive Xbox Series X controllers. So exclusive, in fact, that you won’t actually be able to buy one.
It’s true – We’ve teamed up with @POPeART_ to bring some of his incredible Xbox Series X Controller designs to life.
While these will not be available for general sale, we will be running plenty of giveaways for them on our road to launch, so make sure to follow us! pic.twitter.com/BGLmmG4SQB
— Outriders (@Outriders) February 24, 2021
Don’t worry, though. As the tweet says, you can still win one of the controllers… Giving you about as much chance of getting one of these as you have wrestling a Series X out of a scalper’s virtual mitts.
How Do You Get an Outriders Series X Controller?
Right now you can’t and you’re going to have to wait until the Outriders developers drop the details on how you can get hold of one.
All we have to go on is that there will be giveaways. However, what these giveaways will involve remains for us to see. At least you know you could be in with the chance of winning one.
Just sit tight and wait for the Outriders Twitter account to tweet competition details.
What Are the Outriders Xbox Series X Controllers?
They’re actually really neat. As mentioned, the devs have teamed up with POPeART to deliver some exclusive hardware.
If we are to believe the promo video, “The POPeART Collection” will feature six control pads. These are official Xbox Series X controllers, but with a twist.
Each one is custom painted in one of POPeART’s own special designs. Some feature colored and patterned buttons and grips. Others feature cool color blends. In all, a nice collection and it is great to see hardware art getting some representation here.
Who Is POPeART?
POPeART is a well-respected artist in the gaming world. He has previously worked with 2K, NACON (which is also releasing a new Xbox Series X controller), Square Enix (with whom he is also working here as Outsiders’ publisher) and NZXT.
Some of the game franchises POPeART represents with his hardware customizations include Cyberpunk 2077, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and Halo. You can check out his gear over on POPe-ART.com.
Are You Feeling Lucky?
It is definitely worth entering any competitions the Outriders devs throw our way. These are cool prizes and, because of their exclusivity, feel more like special prizes than, say, some in-game content or whatever. Well-played, People Can Fly.
If you’re not lucky enough to win one of these awesome controllers, then there might be something purchasable you could buy instead. There are plenty of other controllers around, and you could add exclusivity by designing it yourself!