A Guide to Creating a Custom Xbox Controller Using Xbox Design Lab

Xbox Design Lab is your ultimate destination for crafting a personalized Xbox controller. Whether you want to treat yourself or someone special who loves gaming, this platform offers an incredible range of options to design a controller that truly reflects your style.

Before diving into the creative process, it’s essential to decide which Xbox controller you’d like to customize. Let’s walk through the options, ensuring you craft the perfect controller:

Choose Your Controller

Kicking off your customization journey requires answering one main question: Which Xbox controller are you looking to design?

• Xbox Wireless Controller: Priced from $69.99 USD, this model comes with everything you need for high-performance play at a reasonable price. Equipped with textured triggers, grips, a hybrid D-Pad, and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity, it’s a solid choice. Ready to get creative? Click here to start designing your Xbox Wireless Controller.

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Starting at $149.99 USD, this premium version takes performance up a notch. It offers adjustable thumbsticks, additional paddle slots, and standard rubberized grips, ensuring a pro-level experience. Click here to begin crafting an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.

Customize Components

Once you’ve picked your controller, Xbox Design Lab opens up a world of customization possibilities with 10 different options, allowing for a unique creation. If you find yourself indecisive, don’t fret: you can preview your designs anytime and save them in a personal gallery for comparison.

Body

Think of the body as your controller’s canvas. Options for the Xbox Wireless Controller include a vast array of matte finishes or striking patterns like Vapor, Shift, or Pride designs. Opt for themed designs like Call of Duty or Fallout. Meanwhile, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 offers matte finishes, a transparent Cipher series, or game-themed designs.

Back

The back of the controller includes color options that mirror the body’s selections, perfect for creating a unified look or introducing a two-tone effect.

Grips

For added control, you can enhance your Xbox Wireless Controller with rubberized grips for a small fee. These come standard on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.

Bumpers and Triggers

Bumpers encompass the two top buttons and offer color options that complement or contrast the overall design. Both models offer a variety of metallic choices, adding a premium touch.

D-Pad

Giving you traditional and novel options, the D-Pad can be customized with colors or a unique Faceted design on the Elite Series 2 for enhanced control.

Thumbsticks

Exploit a range of color combinations on the Xbox Wireless Controller. The Elite Series 2 steps up, allowing customization of the metal base, rings, and topper separately.

ABXY Buttons

Match your style with different designs of the iconic ABXY buttons. Options are diverse, offering classic colors or unique two-tone treatments, with even more choices on the Elite Series 2.

View, Menu, and Share Buttons

Central buttons on your controller also get the customization treatment, with standard and wide-ranging color selections depending on your model.

Engraving

Make it truly personal with up to 16 characters of engraving, offering a perfect chance to add a name, gamertag, or special message.

Pick a Pre-Made Design

If you’re after a game-themed controller, Xbox Design Lab has plenty of pre-configured, ‘Inspired By’ designs for specific titles like Fallout and Call of Duty. Customize them to your liking and let your gamer pride shine.

Choose Some Elite Extras

When opting for an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, you get access to extras like a Carrying Case, Charging Pack, and more, all customizable to match your design. Even if you already own an Elite Series 2, standalone accessory packs are available.

Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers

We’ve worked with the community and specialists to develop adaptable 3D-printable thumbstick toppers for accessibility needs, compatible with both Xbox controller models and the upcoming Xbox Adaptive Joystick.

You’re now all set to craft a one-of-a-kind Xbox controller. Head over to Xbox Design Lab and let your creativity take the lead!