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This Halo Infinite-Inspired Xbox Series X Controller Looks A Lot Like A Needler

The latest custom controller from Pope Art is a perfect fit for Halo fans, and it's less poky than it looks.

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When it comes to custom controllers, Pope Art is often the cause of depleted bank accounts around here, and this Halo Infinite-inspired Xbox wireless controller is no different. Its purple and gray design is clearly inspired by the strange-looking Covenant weapon that you never really seem to pick up. Though it was introduced as the Xbox Series X controller, it works on the Xbox One too.

Even if you aren't a huge Halo fan, there's definitely a lot to like about this design, from the bright blue buttons to the asymmetric swipe down the middle. The pink needles on the left grip are the most direct reference to the needler inspiration, but it's also reminiscent of the sharp talons of the original Xbox logo, which is a nice touch.

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As with many custom controllers, this one isn't cheap, coming in at $150. It does include free shipping and a 90 day warranty against defects. The current drop of these controllers will be delivered in mid-September, and there are only limited numbers available, so if you're interested, definitely get a move on. In other Halo news, the recent Halo Infinite beta has now concluded, and one of our staff members liked it a lot, though it's hard to judge based solely on killing bots.

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I'd expect it to fire actual Needles for that price : ))

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How the hell you type on that thing?

You mean people are signing up to Gamepass with a slow as phuck D-pad?

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It is an nice controller but $150 is too much, if anything I say it is worth $89.00 or lower.

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Looks cool but $150 is kinda steep for a custom controller. I"ll stick with my Blue Shock Series X controller.

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I normally could care less about custom controllers, but damn that looks sweet! Nice work.

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Looks amazing and should be made official (while dropping the price in half :p)

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Looks nice but way too pricey for a controller with only a 90 day warranty. 1 year is pretty standard. Anything less and it makes me wonder if the company has any confident in the quality of their own product.

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praying on the halo fanboy with that price.

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Meh, I'd choose the McDonald's Kitchen Murder Dualsense over this, if it was an option, tbh fam

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@pooroldrudy1:

My nephew's would destroy that controller.

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I saw the headline and got excited for the Halo equivalent of RE4's chainsaw controller.

A totally functional controller for real human hands is alright too, I guess. : \

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@mogan: I have the old Nerf Needler; wonder what it'd take to do a total conversion? :D

It'd be the only controller larger than the Duke.

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That is crazy cool! 😃👍👍

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Almost the same price as a series 2?? Are you kidding me?

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i thought that, it'll have needles coming out of it where you hold the left side of the controller.

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"limited numbers" I think due to the price, that's not much of an issue. Supply and demand.

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But can I duel wield it?

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@illegal_peanut said:

Butt can I duel wield it?

Ass far as I know. : p

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