We’re well into Earth Month and Earth Day is on the horizon and Xbox are boasting a new, more sustainable Wireless Controller and outlining their commitment to reducing the company’s environmental impact. Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition is a green-coloured device made with one-third regrind and recycled plastics.
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Sustainability Hub sees Xbox make public their commitment to both reaching carbon negative status and achieving ‘zero waste’ by 2030.
Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition with Battery Pack
The Remix Special Edition controller is made of one-third regrind and reclaimed materials. Xbox say that the use of the alternate and eco-friendly plastics gives the unit custom earth-tone colours that have subtle variations in a swirling texture. Each Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition will therefore be unique.
The new, more sustainable Xbox Wireless Controller is also packaged with 98% renewable and recycled material. The Remix Special Edition also includes the Xbox Rechargeable Battery Pack and a USB-C charging cable so you can stop eating disposable batteries.
Pricing and Availability
The Xbox Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition launches in Ireland and the UK on 18 April 2023. The MSRP of the Remix Special Edition is €89.99/£74.99 and the device can be pre-ordered from Microsoft store from today. They’ll even ship the controller a little early if you head over now.
Xbox Sustainability Hub
The company also introduced their Sustainability Hub, a portal through which gamers can explore Xbox’s ambitious eco goals. To achieve a carbon-negative status by 2030. To reduce to zero waste by the same year. And to harness the power of collective action to get there.
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The portal explains to gamers how they can help the company with their lofty goals and maybe save the planet while they are at it. Getting to know the Xbox’s standby modes is a good start. You could also choose the Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition next time you need a new pad.
Xbox themselves have been experimenting with post-consumer recyclables (PCR) for some time having introduced previously released Daystrike Camo and Electric Volt versions of their controller.
