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Microsoft’s translucent Phantom Black Xbox controller is a mesmerizing gaming gadget

Featuring a sleek black-to-gold gradient

Featuring a sleek black-to-gold gradient

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Nick Statt
is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade.

Microsoft has always had a knack for savvy design and top-notch aesthetics when it comes to video game controllers, and nowhere is that more apparent than the new Phantom Black special edition Xbox One game pad.

The device features a translucent black design revealing the inner workings of the device with a sleek black-to-gold gradient. It comes with now-standard Bluetooth support and a 3.5mm jack for wired headsets, so it will work with any Windows 10-powered PC or tablet. The device is up for preorder now for $70, and it starts shipping on September 11th.

Image: Microsoft
Image: Microsoft
Image: Microsoft
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