Five years ago, Microsoft introduced Xbox Design Lab as a way for its community to design their very own official Xbox Wireless Controllers.  Since then, they have seen hundreds of thousands of unique designs that allow users to express their creativity and bring their inspirations to life. Xbox Design Lab has been there to celebrate milestones, such as birthdays, sports team championships and even marriage proposals, with engraved controllers! Last October, Microsoft paused Xbox Design Lab as it prepared for the launch of Xbox Series X|S and the new Xbox Wireless Controller.

Today, Xbox Design Lab is back to help you to once again create a controller that’s unmistakably yours.

Fans can color-customize nearly all the external parts of the controller including the body, back case, D-pad, bumpers, triggers, thumbsticks, ABXY, View, Menu and Share buttons. With Xbox Design Lab, you can customize a controller to match your creative style, tell a story, or celebrate a special moment. From there, you can further personalize your design with laser engraving to add your name, Gamertag or custom 16-character message. We’ll then hand-make your controller and ship it to your doorstep with free shipping. 

What is new with this latest update?

Starting today, the new Xbox Wireless Controllers are now available in Xbox Design Lab. Players will receive all the benefits that come with the newest generation of Xbox Wireless Controllers, including improved ergonomics for a wider range of hand sizes, better cross-device connectivity, easier sharing, and reduced latency.

Players can choose from 18 different available colors for most controller parts and we are introducing new colors like Shock Blue, Pulse Red, and Electric Volt. Most of our color options are made with plastics containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials by weight.* These color options will reduce the amount of waste plastic that ends up in landfills and ensure we are all doing our part to take care of the planet. We believe this work is critical and will continue to increase the amount of PCR that we use in our products.  We are also adding a new black-on-color ABXY button option, as well as a new black-on-white color option for the View, Menu and Share buttons.

Microsoft have a bold vision for customization through Xbox Design Lab, and this update is just the beginning. The team is hard at work developing new processes, testing new materials, and innovating so that they can continue to evolve the Xbox Design Lab experience. Over the coming months, the team will share more information about new customization opportunities and new ways to personalize your gaming experience. 

Design yours today

You can place your Xbox Design Lab order now in the US, Canada and most Western European Countries for $69.99 USD, with optional laser engraving for an additional $9.99 USD. Each controller will be delivered within 14 business days of placing your order.

Whether you are looking for a custom designed controller for yourself, a loved one, or a special gamer in your life, Xbox Design Lab provides a broad canvas for you to design the perfect controller. If you don’t know where to start, you’ll find many design inspirations on our website. We cannot wait to see the amazing designs that you create. Be sure to share your designs using #XboxDesignLab so that the rest of the Xbox community can see what you dream up!

*Plastic resin is composed of up 30% post-consumer plastic content by weight and derived from recycled automotive headlight covers, water jugs and CDs. Four of our eighteen resin colors do not include PCR plastic materials: Robot White, Pulse Red, Zest Orange, and Regal Purple.