Microsoft launches Pulse Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller with pre-orders now open

Microsoft has announced the Pulse Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring a bright red design. This new controller will be available for pre-order starting now and officially launches on February 4, 2025, priced at $74.99 in the U.S. and £69.99 in the U.K. The Pulse Cipher is the third in the 'Cipher' series, following the Sky Cipher and Ghost Cipher controllers. It maintains the signature translucent frame and textured grips, now in a striking red color. Pre-orders can be made through various retailers, including the Microsoft Store, Best Buy, GameStop, and Amazon in the U.S., and Smyths Toys in the U.K.