The original Xbox is already more than 20 years old. Microsoft's first console launched just in time for the holiday season in 2001 in North America, and a few months later in the UK and the rest of Europe. That technically means it has been exactly 20 years since Scottish residents were first able to own and play their very own Xbox console, and Microsoft has something pretty special in the pipeline to celebrate that.Its very own Xbox tartan, and some limited edition Xbox tartan controllers to match. The unique Xbox tartan is made up of five different colors and was designed and created with the help of Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers. Though most commonly associated with kilts, as detailed in the tartan's journey below by some of those who helped create it, tartan can be found on all sorts of things, including an Xbox controller.It's the actual fabric created by the tartan designers that will be on the limited edition controllers too, not just the pattern on a plastic case. These very special controllers won't be available to buy. If you want to be in with a chance of owning one, you'll need to enter Xbox's competition. To enter, you need to follow Xbox on Twitter and retweet the tweet below along with the Xbox Tartan Sweepstakes hashtag between now and May 3, 2022.
Xbox's official tartan has added to what has been a very British week for unique controller designs. While not official, at least not yet, POPeART recently revealed a Yorkshire Tea-inspired Xbox controller, complete with the beverage maker's motto on the back. While the designer has partnered with official brands in the past, unlike Xbox's tartan, the Yorkshire Tea controller will remain a concept for the time being.
The number of controllers for both the Series X and the PS5 continues to grow. PlayStation has added different colors to its DualSense collection, and Xbox continues to create new controllers too, even if some of them are more limited in availability than others. Its furry Sonic and Knuckles controllers, for example. The unique designs were shown off to celebrate the arrival of Sonic 2 in cinemas and just like their tartan cousins, were only given to a few lucky contest winners.