The subsequent massive Doom recreation, Doom: The Darkish Ages, arrives subsequent month. And to assist rejoice, Xbox has introduced two new Doom-themed controllers, one among which options spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs.
Formally revealed in January, Doom: The Darkish Ages is a large and awesome-looking prequel to the latest Doom video games from id Software program and Bethesda. The upcoming FPS is ready to launch on Might 15 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Darkish Ages tells the story of the Doom Slayer aka Doom Man’s warfare in opposition to Hell and all of the nasty monsters that decision the realm residence. It is going to characteristic big mechs and dragons, and may be the best recreation I’ve seen in years. So I’m not shocked the brand new Xbox controller impressed by the sport can be fairly dang cool.
On April 16, Xbox introduced a brand new, limited-edition $80 Doom controller that’s obtainable now till it sells out. The controller is designed to appear to be the Doom Slayer’s armor, full with some blood splatter and the Slayer’s image carved into the best deal with.
One bit I actually like in regards to the new controller is that it options 3D spikes close to the Xbox information button. Now in fact, these aren’t very massive or tremendous sharp, nevertheless it’s a pleasant contact that makes this really feel like greater than only a repaint of a normal Xbox gamepad.
Past the brand new controller, Microsoft additionally unveiled a special Doom-themed Xbox Elite Controller that’s darker and extra sinister wanting. That one isn’t out but, however you may pre-order it beginning right now. It does price $200, so preserve that in thoughts. There’s additionally a brand new Xbox Collection X console wrap that turns your console right into a shrine devoted to the Doom Slayer. That is out now for $55, however is barely obtainable on the Microsoft Retailer.
I’m very tempted to select up that normal Xbox controller with the blood and spikes. It appears like the right method to play Doom: The Darkish Ages when it arrives on Might 15. Effectively, I imply the precise good method to play is on a PC with a keyboard and mouse, however this may be the second finest method to kill demons subsequent month.
