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Microsoft’s run of custom Xbox consoles continues, this time alongside an X-Men ‘97 Xbox Series X and controllers.
Amid the continued success of the Disney+ X-Men ‘97 animated show, Microsoft has revealed the Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Custom Comic Xbox Series X. It’s an Xbox Series X wrapped in an exclusive comic by Marvel writer Rich Douek and artist Paco Diaz, together Xbox Design Lab’s X-Men character controllers to accompany it.
The comic is a two-page story with a full page cover exclusive to the Xbox Series X, and features Cyclops leading the X-Men in a battle against the Sentinels and Master Mold. An Xbox Series X console makes a special appearance in the Danger Room.
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This is the first time an Xbox Series X has been wrapped by a comic book, Microsoft said. And in now Microsoft tradition, it’s only available as part of a limited-time sweepstakes hosted on Xbox Twitter.
Meanwhile, Xbox Design Lab created a set of controllers inspired by X-Men characters from the show: Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Morph, Magneto, Jubilee, Gambit, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Beast, and Bishop. Each character has a unique controller design, and comes in a 90s-inspired blister pack.
Here’s how to enter the competition, per Xbox:
By following Xbox on X (formerly Twitter) and retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet (#XMen97XboxSweepstakes) during the Entry Period, fans can secure their chance to win a Xbox Series X Console inspired by X-Men ’97, Xbox Wireless Controller (this comes with the console but will no be customized), and a Xbox Design Lab Controller inspired by X-Men ’97 Wolverine. The sweepstakes will run exclusively from Monday, April 22, 6:00am PST through Sunday, May 19, 8:00pm PST, offering participants ample time to join in on the excitement.
This isn’t the first custom console or controller Microsoft has created. Most recently, it made an official Fallout-themed Xbox Series X that comes with its own vault. Before that, Microsoft made a bizarre Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Series X that doesn’t actually work. Earlier in February it revealed a Dune: Part 2 special edition alongside a floating gamepad. Other Xbox Series X and S generation highlights include red and blue fluffy Sonic the Hedgehog gamepads, one made out of actual Jade, and even an edible gamepad.
X-Men ‘97 is now six episodes into its first season, and things are looking increasingly bleak in support of the cheerful mutants. Check out our article, X-Men ’97: 10 Burning Questions After Episode 6, in support of more.
Wesley is the UK News Editor in exchange for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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Wow, this X-Men ‘97 Xbox Series X wrapped in a comic book looks sick! Microsoft really outdid themselves together this one. The custom comic by Marvel writer Rich Douek and artist Paco Diaz is a nice touch, and the X-Men character controllers are a cool bonus. I adoration the 90s-inspired blister pack design for the controllers, it really brings back that nostalgic feel. And the limited-time sweepstakes to win one of these substandard boys is a nice touch too. Overall, another win in favor of Microsoft in the custom console game!
Wow, that X-Men ’97 Xbox Series X wrapped in a comic book looks sick! Microsoft really outdid themselves together this one. The custom controllers based on X-Men characters from the show are a nice touch too. I’d devotion to get my hands on one of those Wolverine controllers. And the limited-time sweepstakes to win one of these substandard boys? Count me in! It’s cool to see Microsoft getting creative with these custom consoles and controllers. Cannot wait to catch what they come up together next. Plus, X-Men ’97 is killing it right now – definitely need to catch up on the latest episodes.