Microsoft resurrects Xbox Design Lab following an approximately year-long hiatus
Xbox Design Lab Returns with Expanded Customization Options
The Xbox Design Lab, Microsoft's platform for personalizing gaming accessories, has made a comeback, offering expanded customization options beyond just controllers 1. Users can now personalize a variety of accessories, including carrying cases, charging packs, paddles, D-pads, thumbsticks, and thumbstick toppers.
The relaunch of the Xbox Design Lab represents a significant expansion of personalization capabilities. It comes after an eight-month hiatus and coincides with rumors of new Xbox hardware releases, positioning the Design Lab as a strategic showcase for Xbox's brand and product ecosystem 1.
New features and customization options include themed designs inspired by popular games like Fallout and Call of Duty, with upcoming themes teased for DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Witcher 1. Sleek translucent shell options and premium upgrades such as rubberized grips and custom engravings are now available for additional fees, while most color and button style options remain free 1.
Real-time interactive 3D models allow users to preview their custom designs as they tweak settings, making the experience immersive and personal 1. The platform now supports a wide range of Elite Series 2 Core controller customizations and Xbox Elite accessories personalization 3.
Pricing and ordering are handled directly on the official site, with the caveat that personalized orders cannot be canceled or returned due to their custom nature 3.
Unlike Sony's limited controller customizations and Valve's Steam Deck decorations, the revamped Xbox Design Lab offers a wide range of accessories and user-friendly design 1. The return of the Xbox Design Lab makes personalized controllers available for direct purchase from the official site during the holiday season.
The Xbox Design Lab's sleek translucent shell options are now available, adding a modern touch to the customized accessories 1. This relaunch emphasizes a broad selection of accessories and new design themes to appeal to a variety of gamer preferences.
The Xbox Design Lab was previously available for custom controller design during the Xbox One days. The return of the Xbox Design Lab serves as an ideal platform to showcase potential new Xbox hardware, further exciting gamers for what's to come.
- With the return of Xbox Design Lab, users can now customize not only controllers but also carrying cases, charging packs, paddles, D-pads, thumbsticks, and thumbstick toppers, expanding the realm of personalized gadgets.
- The Xbox Design Lab's expansion includes new smartphone-inspired features such as real-time interactive 3D models, allowing users to preview their custom designs before purchase, demonstrating the integration of technology into gaming accessories.
