Ahead of Gears of War: E-Day releasing in October, Microsoft opened preorders for a new $89.99 Xbox controller featuring “3D molded, laser-etched details of cracked asphalt with red, glowing cracks.” On September 30th the Xbox Design Lab will also introduce a new E-Day design with a top case featuring artwork by illustrator Luke Preece. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/gearsofwar.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/gearsofwar2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Xbox's console exclusive AAA shooter releases this coming October, and why not play it on one of these highly stylized gamepads?

Ahead of Gears of War: E-Day releasing in October, Microsoft opened preorders for a new $89.99 Xbox controller featuring “3D molded, laser-etched details of cracked asphalt with…