Unboxing The Starfield Xbox Series X

We take a look at the Starfield Xbox Series X|S Controller, with a video included to show all of its glory.

With Starfield just around the corner - or perhaps even already in your hands by the time you're reading this - we can't go without seeing some products to promote the game. Microsoft has released both a Starfield Xbox Series Controller, and a Starfield Xbox Wireless Headset.

Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Starfield Xbox Controller, along with a video version so you can get a quick and easy look at the controller itself, with no messing about.

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The controller itself has a fantastic presentation upon opening the box, with some box details decorating the display, the Starfield Constellation logo looming behind it, and "For All, Into The Starfield" written across the top to finish it off.

The controller itself is a clean white with a super soft and smooth feel to the plastic, which is wonderful to use. Added to this, the grey grips on the back are a rubberized texture, making it easier to hold onto the controller for longer periods of time.

There are several patterns and pieces of text adorning the face of the controller, mimicking that of space technology and showing the functions of the hardware. It has the iconic Starfield rainbow design around the Xbox logo button at the top, and a gold d-pad.

The back of the controller is a strong red, with the Constellation logo on the battery cover along with some more text. The triggers themselves are transparent, offering a look into the mechanisms of the controller and furthering that advanced technology feel.

As shown in the video at the top of this article, the box presentation is excellent, adding extra details and flair to the usual Xbox Controller unboxing experience. There's plenty to draw your eye here, with designs littered about and an overall 'moment' as you open it up for the first time.

The controller also comes with two batteries, as is standard with Xbox controllers, so you're not missing out on anything you would usually have here.

The actual exterior of the box is pretty enough to warrant a mention as well - the Starfield terrain map-like pattern is spread across the whole thing, atop the deep blue color. There are also some extra close-up pictures of the controller on the sides of the box, so you can't help but feel excited when you have it in your hands.

The controller itself isn't too different in form when compared to the usual Xbox Series controller, so you know what you're getting there. However, the rubber grips and smooth plastic make it feel quite premium, and it does feel quite a bit better overall compared to the standard controllers you'll get with the console.

Certain aspects, such as the rubber grips, will come down to preference - if you're usually not a fan of that and prefer the all-plastic style, then you may not find this controller any different. However, if you don't mind it or actively prefer the features here, then needless to say you're going to find that it feels excellent.

If you want that extra bit of accessory to your Starfield experience - or even if you're not interested in the game and just like the look of this controller - then it's absolutely worth picking up, even when compared to other Xbox controllers on the market. It does enough to make it feel a step above the rest, while not doing too much that it's so wildly different.

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After writing online for over 8 years and running a small-scale website on the side, Sam joined TheGamer as an editor in 2021, and now acts as Deputy Lead for Evergreen.