Microsoft has announced a new Earth Day version of the Xbox wireless controller , which has been partially constructed from reclaimed compact discs .
The Remix Special Edition restrainer employ a bunch of post - consumer recycle resins from materials like compact disk , formative water jugs , car headlamp cover , and more previous plastic tack .
Microsoft has also used mechanically recycled component part from erstwhile leftoverXbox One generationcontrollers without sacrificing the enduringness or performance . This summons is acknowledge as regrind . Overall , a third of the controller ’s charge card comes from regrind or rescued materials .
foster the sustainability goal , this variant of the controller also includes the rechargeable battery pack that is n’t included with the stock manikin . That ’s still reliant on disposable AA batteries . This will supply up to 30 hours per bearing and can be reload while you play for up to four hours .
As for the design , it ’s quite attractive with colours recognizable from the ship’s company ’s Washington state home body politic in the United States .
“ We drew inspiration from lifelike landscapes and the physical world around us when design the Remix Special Edition controller , ” Microsoft says in theblog postannouncing the controller .
“ The various globe - feel colours create a jumble effect , feature shiny pops of colour that make a vibrant yet serene vibe . The bright greenish Xbox button , D - pad , and front font colour are inspired by lichen institute in the Pacific Northwest Forest . The bumper , triggers , and side grip areas feature a topographic grain pattern , a nod to the dry land ’s dynamic landscape painting , while maintain the tactual sensation that our client like . ”
It ’s up for pre - order now and will be significantly more than the standard Xbox Wireless Controller . It ’s £ 74.99/$84.99 and will become available on April 18 .
