![]() Many warehouses are currently shut or operating at limited capacity, and the same goes for shipping routes – so again, a very welcome turnaround time, all things considered. The entire process of creation was extremely smooth, and shipping to Australia took around two weeks – which is particularly reasonable when you consider the custom controllers are manufactured in China (at the same factory that manufactures retail Xbox controllers, we’re told), which has been dealing with major coronavirus lockdowns for the last two years. Williams / GamesHub How long Xbox Design Lab takes to ship to Australia For comparison, Edmond’s retro controller above didn’t opt into any metallic or rubberised options, and cost the usual AU $99.95. That’s a fairly steep price – but when you consider that Xbox controllers already cost AU $99.95 at retail, the additional amount for a custom creation with extra bells and whistles isn’t too unfair. A black rubberised handgrip for comfortįor full disclosure, these controllers were gifted by Microsoft due to the nature of Xbox Design Lab’s closed beta launch, but the final total of the custom controller, with the added additions (metallics, engraving and grips cost extra), came to AU $145.70 before shipping.In addition to playing around with my controller’s background, I also chose to add the following features, for a flash bit of pizzazz: Read: Support queer game creators on itch.io this Pride Month This design is actually a new addition to the store, launched in celebration of Pride Month, however, a similar version of this controller was previously an exclusive given to select influencers. ![]() The Pride design was the background I went with – not only for its gorgeous, eye-popping colours, but for its message: gaming is for everyone, as has always been the case. While some align closely with existing controllers – and you’d probably prefer to purchase a retail version of a controller if the colour is freely available – there are some Design Lab exclusive shades, including coloured camouflage and the previously-exclusive Pride design. The palette choices for the controller body are particularly juicy, with 20+ options. But no matter which direction you choose to go, there’s plenty of customisation available. Some of these options are available in metallics – purples, blues and others – while some are only available in colourful matte shades. You can customise multiple parts of your controller body, from the colour palette to directional pads, joysticks, back buttons, hand grips, XYBA buttons, share buttons, and a personalised engraving. Xbox Design Lab rocks a very simple menu system that allows you to see changes to your controller with every new item and accessory you select. (Images: Edmond Tran / GamesHub) How to create your own custom controller in Xbox Design Lab This custom Xbox controller was inspired by classic gaming controllers of the past.
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