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Xbox is launching new hardware, and while it may not be the next generation of consoles, it still has the community buzzing with excitement. With the release ofDeadpool & Wolverinejust days away, the company is cashing in on the hype with a brand new controller.
It’s a limited edition run, and some fans are frustrated that they may not get their hands on the component. For now, it can only be acquired by completing a challenge that not everyone can participate in, leading many fans to demand a retail release.
Wolverine Gets His Own Cheeky Xbox Controller Design
Merchandising is one of the best ways that companies build hype for an upcoming IP about to launch.
Whether it’s the various collector’s editions for games, bundle deals for albums, or special signed editions for books, the goal is to get as many people into the excitement as possible. The new WolverineXboxcontroller is sure to turn some heads and clench some cheeks.
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It’s not the first posterior to grace the Xbox controller series, as the first release featured the rump of Deadpool.
To make sure his adamantium-based best bub wasn’t feeling left out, we now have a similar device, only with a yellow and blue color scheme. The red version was also locked behind a contest, so this is the second time fans will feel they missed out.
Wolverine Xbox Controller revealed (contest/sweepstakes)https://t.co/w5J89KVToupic.twitter.com/HPCXwD3uE8
The contest itself is a bit tricky. To enter the #MicrosoftCheekySweepstakes, fans must find an X post from Microsoft using that hashtag and repost it through their handle to count as an entry. While the process itself isn’t difficult, many fans would prefer the option of purchasing the controller.
LET ME BUY IT WHAT THE HECK
The frustration is evident, as the chances of acquiring the controller are slim and dictated entirely by luck. There may be a revenue-boosting option here if the company releases both controllers on the market, which may have been the plan all along.
Unfortunately, for now, fans of the movie and Microsoft users have only one way to get their hands on these limited-edition controllers.
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The controller may be something the fans want from the company, but they are critiquing other moves it has made recently as well.
The latest one concernsthe price increase of Game Pass and how it is now compared to PlayStation Plus. Many feel that the latter is improving its offerings and is slowly becoming the better option.
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Are you going to try to enter the sweepstakes contest? Let us know in the comments below!
Sagar Nerala
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Gaming was one of my earliest passions then along came writing, and here we are. I’ve been in the content creation space for several years now and as gamer for even longer. From understanding the complexities of a multilayer narrative to the simply joy of “big gun go boom”, my goal is to capture all the emotions in between and put them down in an engaging manner.
