Xbox Design Lab Resumes Operations Following Six-Month Break - Here's the Latest Features
The Xbox Design Lab, Microsoft's online store that allows customisation of Xbox controllers, has made a much-anticipated return. Customers can now build custom controllers for both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 models. The return of Xbox Design Lab is applicable in all regions it was previously available.
In addition to the standard controller options, customers can choose from a variety of new color ways and translucent colored shells for their custom creations. For those who are fans of popular game franchises like Fallout and Call of Duty, custom skins are available for the custom controllers.
Microsoft is also thought to be working on new controllers for its next-gen Xbox hardware ecosystem. The successor console to the high-end Xbox Series X and OEM devices like the upcoming Xbox Ally are part of the new controllers being developed. The return of Xbox Design Lab may indicate preparation for these new controllers.
However, there is no clear information about whether Xbox consoles themselves will be included in the Xbox Design Lab in the future.
Elsewhere, the Xbox Gear Shop, which sells merchandise for Xbox and other Microsoft properties, has been offline for an extended period. It is unclear how long the Xbox Gear Shop has been offline, nor is there any statement on what's going on with the store, nor an ETA on when it will be back online.
Microsoft operates various retail arms for merchandising opportunities, including Bethesda, Blizzard, and Minecraft. The Blizzard Store, for instance, has warehouses set up globally for merchandising games like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch.
It's worth noting that the estimated downtime for moving a payment processor that leads to a website store being offline is typically measured in hours to at most a few days, not months. The extended offline period of the Xbox Design Lab suggests exceptional circumstances beyond normal migration processes.
In conclusion, the return of the Xbox Design Lab and the ongoing development of new controllers for Microsoft's next-gen hardware ecosystem are exciting developments for Xbox fans. However, the lengthy offline period of the Xbox Gear Shop and the uncertain future of Xbox consoles in the Xbox Design Lab remain points of interest for the Xbox community.
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- Microsoft's Xbox Design Lab, known for customizing Xbox controllers, has returned, offering new color ways and translucent shells, as well as custom skins for popular game franchises like Fallout and Call of Duty.
- In the realm of technology, Microsoft is rumored to be developing new controllers for its next-gen Xbox hardware ecosystem, which may include the successor console to the Xbox Series X and OEM devices like the upcoming Xbox Ally.
- During this enthusiastic period for Xbox fans, there seems to be an unusual disruption, as the Xbox Gear Shop, selling merchandise for Xbox and other Microsoft properties, has been offline for an extended period, with no clear information about the cause or a return date.
- Whilst the Xbox Design Lab sparks anticipation for new controllers, it remains unclear if Xbox consoles themselves will be included in the Xbox Design Lab in the future.
- The lengthy offline period of the Xbox Gear Shop is not typical for website outages during migration processes, suggesting exceptional circumstances beyond normal migration procedures.
