In Your Hands

9 extremely rare Xbox controllers

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9. Gears of War Xbox Elite Controller

Released alongside Gears of War 4, this controller shares the game’s oh-so-edgy aesthetic, complete with claw marks and bloodstains.

8. Deep Blue Xbox One Controller

The Deep Blue Xbox One controller was only available in an Xbox One S bundle with Gears of War 4, making it hard to find now.

7. Project Scorpio Edition Xbox One X Controller

This special edition controller was released with the launch of the Xbox One X, bearing the console’s Project Scorpio codename in green text.

6. Aquabrush camouflage Xbox One Controller

Microsoft and fashion camouflage studio DPM collaborated to make 1,000 of these controllers featuring U.K. landmarks for the X019 Xbox event.

5. Pizza Hut Xbox One Controller

Pizza Hut gave away this unique, eye-searing red controller in a 2016 contest for customers who bought the ominous-sounding Triple Treat Box.

4. PAX East Xbox One Controllers

At PAX East 2015, Microsoft gave away a batch of custom controllers based on games like The Witcher 3 and Halo 5: Guardians. Only one of each was ever made.

3. The Mandalorian Xbox One Controllers

Microsoft gave away sets of two ultra-rare controllers featuring Baby Yoda and Din Djarin to celebrate The Mandalorian Season 2 finale.

2. Shadow of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X Controller

Sold as part of a charity auction by Square Enix, this is one of the most out-there Xbox controllers ever, if not the most comfortable to use.

1. Launch Team Xbox Series X Controller

Microsoft gave these controllers to employees who worked on the Xbox Series X, and they were never sold at retail.

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