Gears of War: E-Day controller and charging dock
Identify the Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, Design Lab option and matching 8BitDo charging dock.
Applies to: Announced 2026 accessories · current stock and prices may change
Quick answer
Xbox announced a $89.99 US Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, a separate Design Lab design and an officially licensed 8BitDo charging dock. The dock includes a rechargeable battery and supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers.
Limited Edition controller
The announced controller uses cracked-asphalt detailing, red E-hole accents, a Crimson Omen element, dark ABXY buttons, red triggers and a metallic COG tag. Xbox announced a US suggested price of $89.99; current stock and resale prices can differ.
Design Lab version
Xbox also announced an E-Day top-case design featuring Luke Preece artwork and optional customization. It is a separate route; do not assume it has the same molded surface or package as the fixed Limited Edition controller.
8BitDo charging dock
The officially licensed matching dock includes a rechargeable battery and supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers. Check the current regional listing for stock and plug details.
Sources
Official Xbox, Xbox Wire, Steam and The Coalition material is linked below. Media opinions and player reports are explicitly attributed.
Not independently play-tested. This is not a claim that every platform or game version was tested. Source review: Oct 12, 2026.
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