Microsoft launches Xbox Controller made of recycled CDs, water jugs: How much it costs

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Earth Day 2023 is right around the corner. Ahead of the annual celebration, Microsoft has unveiled a special edition Xbox Controller. Dubbed as the Xbox Wireless Controller – Remix Special Edition, the Xbox Controller is made from recycled CDs and water jugs. Also Read — Microsoft Edge gets new features: AI image generator, cross-device sharing, more

“Earth Day is just around the corner…To celebrate this year, we’ve created an Xbox controller that features recovered plastics with one-third of it made from regrind and reclaimed materials,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post announcing the news. Also Read — Microsoft Edge’s new feature will let you create images that don’t exist

Explaining the manufacturing process, the company said that it mixes post-consumer recycled resins from reclaimed materials like automotive headlight covers, plastic water jugs, and CDs with regrind consisting of previously molded colored parts creates custom, earth-tone colors with subtle variations. For the unversed, regrind is the process of mechanically recycling leftover Xbox One generation controller parts into a raw material that can be used to partially create new controllers while maintaining durability and performance. Also Read — Microsoft to introduce AI assistant Copilot to OneNote

“The various earth-tone colors create a patchwork effect, featuring bright pops of color that create a vibrant yet serene vibe. The bright green Xbox button, D-pad, and front case color are inspired by lichen found in the Pacific Northwest Forest. The bumpers, triggers, and side grip areas feature a topographic texture pattern, a nod to the earth’s dynamic landscape, while maintaining the tactility that our customers like,” the company added.

Included in the special