The Doom Slayer is one of the most iconic characters in all of video games. With an origin of 1993, he’s one of the oldest, too. If you plan on jumping into the helmet whenDoom: The Dark Agesdrops next month, you’ll need to do it in proper style. Luckily for you,Xbox is rolling out a series ofDoom: The Dark Agesaccessories that are here to help make you the slickest slayer around.
Xbox announced that they’ll be rolling out a special editionDoom: The DarkAge-themed Xbox Wireless Controller, aDark AgesXbox Elite Wireless Controller 2, and an Xbox Series X Wrap styled after the upcomingDoomprequel as well.All of which can be purchased or preordered directly through the Microsoft Store right now.
The Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Wireless Controller
If you’re a fan of theDoomseries, you’re going to love what Xbox came up with for the design of theDoom: The Dark AgesXbox Wireless Controller. The entire controller’s design is inspired by the world ofDoom.The color scheme of the controller is made to look similar to the Doom Slayer’s green and gray armor. It even touts the Slayer’s iconic red mark on the right handle, too.
All the face buttons sport the A, B, X, and Y that you would find on a standard Xbox controller. But, instead of English letters, theDark Ageswireless controller utilizes the Sentinel alphabet from within the game’s world. The right controller handle features a large red Doom Slayer icon. And the controller even features 3D spikes that rise up from beside the Xbox home button.
If you purchase theDoom: The Dark Ages Xbox Wireless Controller, you’ll also be entitled to free DLC in the form of the Doom Slayer Executioner skin.
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TheDoom: The Dark AgesXbox Series X Wrap
It’s not just your controller game that you can spiff up in Slayer form. Xbox is also releasing aDoom: The Dark Agesconsole wrap for the Xbox Series X. Like you see on the right handle of theDoomXbox Wireless Controller, theDoomSeries X skin prominently features a bright orange/red mark of the Slayer.
The base of the skin is gray and black and made to look as though it’s crumbling stone. It’s comprised of solid panels and a fabric exterior. It’s sized perfectly to ensure there’s no heat issues. Andinstallation is as easy as mowing down demonsthanks to Velcro enclosures. There are zero tools required and the skin is fully compatible with all Xbox Series X models.
TheDoom: The Dark AgesXbox Elite Wireless Controller 2
Finally, Xbox unveiled a brand-new iteration of its fantastic Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2. TheDoomdesign sees a red and black color scheme that’s reminiscent of the hellscape you encounter in-game. The Slayer symbol is at the center. The face buttons and interchangeable thumbsticks are a deep crimson. The d-pad and stick shafts pop with a clean silver style. And the grippable handles remain a clean black to bring the entire design together with flawless flair.
If you need to know the difference between the Xbox Elite and the Xbox Elite Wireless 2,we break it down here. But it’s worth the upgrade, andtheDoom: The Dark AgesXbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 is one of our favorite designs yet.
