Xbox 360 Tomb Raider Limited Edition Controller announced at CES

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This may not be the biggest news maker coming out of CES this year, but it sure as heck fits into the news we care about as passionate Xbox gamers. The controller looks taped up and battered as though it has been through many adventures with Laura over the years.

According to Larry Hryb's blog (Major Nelson)

Developed in collaboration with artists at Crystal Dynamics, the design of the controller features a two-layer color finish with laser etching to create a realistic and tactile worn appearance inspired by Lara’s iconic climbing axe and the tourniquets that result from the adventure in her intense origin story, as told in this latest title. The controller also features a customizable D-pad that switches from a “plus” design to a “disc” pattern for better control, and a wireless range of up to 30-feet that allows for more freedom in your home environment as you explore and play the game.

Also Major Nelson posted a unboxing video which you can watch below. Although, there is no official release date for the controller, it most certainly will be released around the launch of the new Tomb Raider game in early March 2013. It should also be noted that the controller will come with a downloadable playable character for the game. At the time of this posting the controller can be pre-ordered at your local Gamestop, and will retail for $59.99.

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[BigBigFan]

Hah, you know what they should have done? They should have just asked me and my MW clan to hand in our controllers instead of ruining perfectly good new controllers. We beat them up quickly and since we like a tight stick because perfect aim is a must we tend to swap them out for new controllers all the time.

 

[Blemons2527]

Yes!!! I may have to get it when it comes out

 

[gabstaff]

oooooo....I love me some Laura Croft. I may have to get this, if it's just the controller, I don't care about the game. HAHA.

 

[WolfgangHammersmith]

I might be old, or overly male, but when I saw this title I really hoped the controller was going to more baby blue and curvy..

Something closer to this theme:

 

[Spartan]

Hahaha...Nice Wolfgang! Agreed. It's a decent looking controller, although I like my Halo and COD controllers a bit better.

 

[nhoelb]

Hahaha...Nice Wolfgang! Agreed. It's a decent looking controller, although I like my Halo and COD controllers a bit better.

Halo controllers? Yeah right, kids loves that. Definitely I go for Tomb Raider controller, the scratches makes it looks hard core. I can't help but to stare at Lara's breast whenever she jumps, another reason why I love this game.

 

[BigBigFan]

You're not supposed to stare at anything else anyway, that's the point

I'll pick up a copy and bounce my way, errrrr, fight my way to the end at least once.

 

[pietastesgood]

Interesting concept, but it just looks like they took a controller, painted it red, and scratched it up.

 

[sillylucy]

I think this would be fun for Tomb Raider fans, but my controllers already look this beat up. When I pay for a new one, I want it to be pristine and now held together with tape. I think this is sort of a lazy concept for the designers. They should have done something cooler.