Xbox Design Lab Ideas Based on Video Game Characters

Xbox Design Lab gives players creative freedom!
Xbox Design Lab gives players creative freedom! / Microsoft

Microsoft allows players to express their creative sides through Xbox Design Lab. It's a customization website where Xbox players can make the controller of their dreams and share their designs with others. I thought it would be a great idea to share some Xbox Design Lab ideas inspired by popular video game characters.

Xbox Design Lab Ideas Based on Video Game Characters

Players can customize an Xbox Wireless Controller or an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. I stuck with Xbox Wireless Controllers since they are more affordable. They start at $69, and the other controllers have a base price of $149.

Some Xbox Wireless Controller customization options require players to spend more money. Rubberized back and side grips cost $5.99 more. Metallic triggers and D-Pads add $3.99 per customization.

I wanted to include a variety of familiar faces from different genres. Gamers will recognize the color schemes of many iconic characters, from the famous Italian plumber to everyone's favorite yellow Shih Tzu.

Let's get started!

Xbox Mario Controller

Mario controller front
Mario controller front /
Mario controller back
Mario controller back /

Xbox Isabelle Controller

Isabelle controller front
Isabelle controller front /
Isabelle controller back
Isabelle controller back /

Xbox Samus Aran Controller

Samus Aran controller front
Samus Aran controller front /
Samus Aran controller back
Samus Aran controller back /

Xbox Spider-Man Controller

Spider-Man controller front
Spider-Man controller front /
Spider-Man controller back
Spider-Man controller back /

Xbox Spyro Controller

Spyro controller front
Spyro controller front /
Spyro controller back
Spyro controller back /

Xbox Kratos Controller

Kratos controller front
Kratos controller front /
Kratos controller back
Kratos controller back /

Xbox Link Controller

Link controller front
Link controller front /
Link controller back
Link controller back /

Xbox Sonic Controller

Sonic controller front
Sonic controller front /
Sonic controller back
Sonic controller back /

Xbox Pikachu Controller

Pikachu controller front
Pikachu controller front /
Pikachu controller back
Pikachu controller back /

Xbox GLaDOS Controller

GLaDOS controller front
GLaDOS controller front /
GLaDOS controller back
GLaDOS controller back /

Buyers won't be able to change or cancel any controllers since Microsoft starts building them as soon as they're ordered. Controllers also can't be returned since they're customized for each buyer.

If you'd like to see more inspirations, check out the Community Gallery of Xbox Design Lab!

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