New Premium Xbox Controller Revealed

Professional gaming accessories brand Victrix has just revealed that the Pro BFG Wireless Controller will be available for Xbox consoles in February 2024. Ranked among the best wireless gaming controllers, the Pro BFG was initially launched last year for PC and other consoles, and the award-winning controller will soon be making its way into the hands of Xbox fans.

One of Microsoft’s biggest contributions to the gaming industry, the Xbox series of consoles first launched in 2001 with major technological improvements over time. The current generation of the Xbox consoles, the Xbox Series X|S, has been well-received by critics and fans. With the addition of a new officially license Pro BFG Wireless Controller, fans of the console will be able to enjoy a fresh style of high-performance gaming.

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The new Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller, officially licensed for Xbox, will be coming in February 2024, with pre-orders beginning in January. The Pro BFG Wireless Controller gained popularity as one of the best controllers for PlayStation and PC, with many esports athletes voicing their support for the Pro BFG’s customization and comfort. With a Pro BFG, Xbox gamers will be able to enjoy interchangeable sticks and D-Pads and button-mapping capabilities. Fans will be able to test out the new controller starting December 15 at the Victrix booth in the FGC Area at Dreamhack Atlanta. The current MSRP for the Xbox Pro BFG is set at $179.99 for the standard version. For those interested in reduced stick drift, Hall Effect Stick Modules will also be available for purchase in early 2024.

First Look at the Xbox Pro BFG Wireless Controller

Designed specifically for esports, the Xbox Pro BFG Wireless Controller will offer a variety of high-performance features and customization options. Key components of the controller’s design include full wireless and wired compatibility, modularity, button-mapping, multi-clutch triggers, low latency, in-app customization, and award-winning technology. Xbox fans will be able to modify the controller to suit their preferred playstyle and will be able to seamlessly swap between Xbox and PC with Game Pass Ultimate and the Xbox Pro BFG. Players already have a variety of Xbox video game controllers to choose from, and the Xbox Pro BFG Wireless Controller is considered by many to be a major addition to the console’s hardware lineup.

With the quantity and variety of games on Xbox Game Pass, many players may struggle to decide between gaming on Xbox or PC. Once the Xbox Pro BFG releases, that choice will be made easier, as both platforms will support the intuitive controller and make swapping between the two much simpler. Interested fans will be able to secure their Xbox Pro BFG Wireless Controller once pre-orders launch next year.

Xbox Pro BFG Wireless Controller Logistics​​​​​​

• Full Wireless and Wired Compatibility: The Pro BFG can connect to devices via Bluetooth, the provided wireless USB dongle, or a wired connection. Pro BFG is compatible with Xbox consoles, PC, mobile iOS and Android devices, supported Smart TVs, Mac and most cloud streaming services.
• Modularity: The reversible left module allows for standard Xbox offset sticks or for both sticks to be in the middle. Fans of fighting games can swap in the Fight Pad module, which replaces the right stick with six microswitch buttons. The D-Pad, Analog Stick Caps, and Analog Stick Gates are also interchangeable.
• Four Mappable Back Buttons with User-Configurable Profiles: Players can map the back buttons on the fly with the Profile Button, and save up to 3 unique profiles for button mappings.
• Patented Multi-Position Clutch Triggers™: Featuring Hall Effect technology and boasting 5 different stopping points, the patented clutch triggers allow players to tune the trigger pulls to their specific liking, whether they want hair triggers, standard triggers, or something in the middle.
• Low Latency Audio with Built-in Dolby Atmos Lifetime Subscription: The Pro BFG delivers the highest possible audio quality through the controller’s 3.5mm headset jack featuring built-in Dolby Atmos with a lifetime subscription ($15 value) for spatial surround sound while gaming.
• Victrix Control Hub Customization Xbox App: Players can make their controller as unique as their playstyle with the free Victrix Control Hub App for Xbox and PC. Through the app, players can configure buttons and EQ settings to fit their play style, run diagnostics, and update the controller’s firmware all in one place. To avoid stick drift, the Control Hub also allows players to recalibrate their analog sticks, which can also be done manually without the app.
• Built On Award Winning Technology: The Pro BFG is a top-tier esports controller and renowned for its exceptional performance. It has garnered numerous accolades in the fields of Gaming and Tech, including prestigious awards such as Best Gaming Accessory by Shacknews, Esquire’s recognition for Best Modular Controller, GameSpot’s esteemed title of Best Gaming Accessory, and the coveted 2023 iF Design Award.

Xbox Series X

Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. 

Brand

Microsoft

Original Release Date

November 10, 2020

Original MSRP (USD)

$499

Weight

9.8 LBS