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(Pre-Order) Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller

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Note: Despite this product being offered at regular pricing, we are promoting it on the front page due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our community. Release date September 30, 2026.

Microsoft has (Pre-Order) Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for $89.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has (Pre-Order) Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for $89.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Survive Emergence Day with the XBOX Wireless Controller – Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition as the Locust Horde invades the planet Sera from below.
  • Feel the 3D molded, laser-etched details with red, glowing cracks created by the power of an erupting E-hole. A mark of death, the Crimson Omen is front and center on the controller.
  • Defend Kalona against waves of monsters on blacked out ABXY buttons with the X button in transparent red, and battle through a city under siege with red transparent triggers and D-pad.
  • Squad up knowing you'll Never Fight Alone, signified by the COG tags printed on the battery door.
  • Hold your place in the machine with rubberized, black leather-like back and side grips.
  • Press the Crimson red XBOX button to survive the chaos of E-Day on console, PC, and cloud

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Release date September 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Written by ItsSoCheap | Staff
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Note: Despite this product being offered at regular pricing, we are promoting it on the front page due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our community. Release date September 30, 2026.

Microsoft has (Pre-Order) Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for $89.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has (Pre-Order) Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for $89.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap & community member randomchaos for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Survive Emergence Day with the XBOX Wireless Controller – Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition as the Locust Horde invades the planet Sera from below.
  • Feel the 3D molded, laser-etched details with red, glowing cracks created by the power of an erupting E-hole. A mark of death, the Crimson Omen is front and center on the controller.
  • Defend Kalona against waves of monsters on blacked out ABXY buttons with the X button in transparent red, and battle through a city under siege with red transparent triggers and D-pad.
  • Squad up knowing you'll Never Fight Alone, signified by the COG tags printed on the battery door.
  • Hold your place in the machine with rubberized, black leather-like back and side grips.
  • Press the Crimson red XBOX button to survive the chaos of E-Day on console, PC, and cloud

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Release date September 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

Original Post

Written by ItsSoCheap | Staff

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mr0x
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I think this is the best design. When the rechargeable battery dies in other controllers, it's cheaper and easier to throw that controller away rather than replace the battery. These work for 20+ hours with NiMH cheap rechargeable batteries. I still use my controller from early Xbox one era.
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Raven6009
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I don't know why you all keep saying this, as nobody has used AA batteries in a Xbox controller since the 360. Everyone uses a rechargeable pack. Stop with the nonsense.
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Socalju
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Imagine not knowing it's consumer friendly by design.
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Community Reviews

This Gears of War E Day Xbox controller stands out as a collector focused limited edition with strong visual detail, including 3D etching and raised accents that feel more special than a simple color swap. The design gets praise for looking distinctive, and the Xbox battery setup is defended as flexible because it can use AA cells or rechargeable packs. The main knocks are the $90 price, the lack of included rechargeable batteries, and worries about stick drift or sticky triggers over time. A flashy pick if the design matters more than the hardware debate.

Common Questions (4)

  • Some controllers are reported to develop stick drift within weeks or months, while others have lasted years without drift. Sticky triggers are also reported, especially when the trigger damper rubber deteriorates over time.

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  • It uses replaceable AA batteries, with rechargeable AA/NiMH packs also working. That means you can swap batteries instead of being locked into a non-user-replaceable internal battery.

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  • At $89.99, it is priced like a premium limited edition, but it does not include rechargeable batteries and some buyers compare it unfavorably to cheaper controllers with TMR sticks or included battery packs. The main value is the Gears-themed LE design, including 3D etching and raised details.

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  • It can be opened and serviced, and some users mention swapping in Hall/TMR sticks, but that typically requires soldering. For people planning to use it heavily, keeping replacement sticks ready is suggested.

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Aug 13, 2026 10:42 AM
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zdiddy987
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Sold out
Aug 13, 2026 11:01 AM
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randomchaosAug 13, 2026 11:01 AM
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Quote from zdiddy987 View quoted comment :
Sold out
Amazon still has it
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Aug 13, 2026 11:02 AM
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randomchaosAug 13, 2026 11:02 AM
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It's at BB too: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/m...c=pdp_page
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Aug 13, 2026 12:33 PM
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E-waste Controller more like it! This will develop stick drift within 6 months.
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Aug 13, 2026 1:13 PM
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Raven6009Aug 13, 2026 1:13 PM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Imagine paying for a controller that needs AA batteries for $90.
I don't know why you all keep saying this, as nobody has used AA batteries in a Xbox controller since the 360. Everyone uses a rechargeable pack. Stop with the nonsense.
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Aug 13, 2026 1:32 PM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Imagine paying for a controller that needs AA batteries for $90.
I think this is the best design. When the rechargeable battery dies in other controllers, it's cheaper and easier to throw that controller away rather than replace the battery. These work for 20+ hours with NiMH cheap rechargeable batteries. I still use my controller from early Xbox one era.
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mr0xAug 13, 2026 1:36 PM
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Quote from FantasticVolcano296 View quoted comment :
E-waste Controller more like it! This will develop stick drift within 6 months.
I've had mine for over 10 years and no issues. But both my controller have sticky triggers though. The rubber sticker damper on the trigger deteriorates over time and becomes sticky. Maybe they made them better long ago but I've seen some videos of joystick swap with hall,tmr but requires soldering.
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Aug 13, 2026 3:01 PM
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CleverCarpenter4488Aug 13, 2026 3:01 PM
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Quote from randomchaos View quoted comment :
It's at BB too: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/m...c=pdp_page
Pre-order still up
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Aug 13, 2026 3:14 PM
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edge929Aug 13, 2026 3:14 PM
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I've gone through so many Xbox controllers. Some developed stick drift within weeks of using it. I keep all the boxes in case I need to return and I only buy them when they are around $45.
Aug 13, 2026 3:17 PM
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slick_RenAug 13, 2026 3:17 PM
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Quote from mr0x View quoted comment :
I've had mine for over 10 years and no issues. But both my controller have sticky triggers though. The rubber sticker damper on the trigger deteriorates over time and becomes sticky. Maybe they made them better long ago but I've seen some videos of joystick swap with hall,tmr but requires soldering.
Is there a way to fix the sticky triggers? I've had two basically die on me b/c of the the right trigger consistently sticking in and now the controller is largely unusable b/c of it.
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Aug 13, 2026 4:53 PM
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IndigoMeat737Aug 13, 2026 4:53 PM
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Quote from mr0x View quoted comment :
I think this is the best design. When the rechargeable battery dies in other controllers, it's cheaper and easier to throw that controller away rather than replace the battery. These work for 20+ hours with NiMH cheap rechargeable batteries. I still use my controller from early Xbox one era.
I agree, a rechargeable battery you cannot remove is far worse.
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Aug 13, 2026 5:00 PM
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SharkToothedGrinAug 13, 2026 5:00 PM
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Quote from Raven6009 View quoted comment :
I don't know why you all keep saying this, as nobody has used AA batteries in a Xbox controller since the 360. Everyone uses a rechargeable pack. Stop with the nonsense.
I use AA, but I get them for free.
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SocaljuAug 13, 2026 6:06 PM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Imagine paying for a controller that needs AA batteries for $90.
Imagine not knowing it's consumer friendly by design.
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