Overview
- Xbox announced the Gears of War: E-Day controllers on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and opened pre-orders the same day for the main limited-edition controller priced at $89.99 / £84.99.
- The standard Gears of War: E-Day controller features 3D-molded, laser-etched cracked-asphalt details that reveal the Crimson Omen, blacked-out ABXY buttons with a transparent red X, red triggers, textured grips, and a COG battery-door tag.
- A second variant will be offered through Xbox Design Lab beginning September 30, 2026, with exclusive Luke Preece artwork and upgrades such as metallic triggers and D-pads, rubberized side and back grips, and personalized engraving.
- An 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock with Gears styling is listed at $39.99 on 8BitDo’s site with an October 9 shipping date, and the controllers are compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS.
- Microsoft Store is offering free shipping while stocks last and the product rollout links the limited-run hardware and third-party accessory to the game’s October marketing push, reinforcing collector appeal and scarcity for fans.