Before the original Xbox’s design was finalized, Microsoft created a massive X-shaped prototype back in 2000 made from machined aluminum that cost $18,000 to manufacture. Tito Perez from YouTube’s Macho Nacho Productions and a few other modders built a functional replica with the guts of an original Xbox and a few upgrades.
After releasing a uniquely colored version of its smartphone controller inspired by Death Stranding’s BB pod, Backbone is back with a blue and yellow Death Stranding 2 version based on the PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One. It will be available on November 6th for $159.99 and limited to 1,350 units.
Update, October 30th: Added corrected launch date from Backbone. The controller will be available starting on November 6th, not November 5th.
The company partnered with Laced Records for the release which is available for preorder as an 8LP boxed set featuring 130 tracks for $180, or a more affordable double-LP set with 34 tracks for $40. They’re expected to ship in June 2026 and will be one of Nintendo’s first major vinyl soundtrack releases outside Japan.
