Calling all Barbie ladies dwelling of their Barbie worlds. I’ve bought new plastic; it’s unbelievable. It may well additionally management your Xbox and assist you to look cool whereas gaming. Plus, Microsoft introduced a brand new, specifically made Barbie-themed Xbox that sadly—together with the controllers—can’t be purchased, however might be received as a part of an upcoming giveaway. And Forza Horizon 5 followers will have the ability to drive round in Barbie’s iconic pink convertible, too.
Thank You, PS Plus, For Making My Backlog Even Larger
The movie Barbie is coming to theaters on July 21. Primarily based on the trailers, it seems wonderful, and I’ll be in theaters on day one to look at the upcoming movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. The brand new movie, directed by Greta Gerwig (Little Girls), is impressed by the tremendous well-known and profitable Barbie doll line from Mattel. And to assist promote this upcoming film, the toy firm has partnered with Microsoft on some cool-looking (and really pink) Xbox {hardware} and different crossover goodies.
The brand new Barbie-themed Xbox console and controllers aren’t on the market
On Monday, Xbox confirmed off a brand new Barbie-themed Xbox Collection S console that’s scorching pink and options the Barbie film brand slapped on the entrance. Truthfully, Microsoft ought to simply launch variations of Xbox Collection X and S in that shade, with out the emblem. However sadly, this one-of-a-kind Xbox will solely be supplied to at least one particular person through a particular giveaway.
Xbox additionally revealed a rad-looking controller with 4 further faceplates primarily based on Barbie and Ken’s outfits from the movie. I’m extraordinarily irritated that these designs are solely faceplates and can solely be obtainable through the beforehand talked about giveaway. Nope, these superior designs received’t truly be bought wherever. Primarily based on the quantity of on-line hype and pleasure surrounding these new controller designs, I’m seemingly not alone in my disappointment that these received’t be simply purchasable nearer to the Barbie film’s launch.
If a Microsoft government is studying this proper now, right here’s an thought: Promote a few of these designs as official controllers in time for the film’s eventual bodily launch.
Is {that a} new Xbox Collection X/S controller design?
Some eagle-eyed Xbox and Barbie followers noticed a brand new mic mute button on the entrance of the Xbox controller seen within the promo picture for the pink {hardware}.
Nevertheless, I don’t assume it is a tease of a brand new controller design. As an alternative, that is seemingly only a signal that this particular controller isn’t being produced by Xbox, however slightly a third-party firm. This is smart, as there received’t be many of those controllers made, so Microsoft seemingly teamed up with a {hardware} firm to provide a small batch of those to be giveaway prizes.
Actually, the controller within the promo artwork seems quite a bit like a Scuf-produced Xbox controller, full with that very same mute button. And that Scuf Xbox controller additionally helps customized and simply swappable faceplates, too.
Kotaku has reached out to Xbox in regards to the controller and new Barbie console.
Forza Horizon 5 will get some Barbie content material, too
Whereas it’s annoying that I can’t purchase these new controller designs, not less than one other a part of this large promotional crossover occasion is obtainable: The brand new Barbie-themed autos added to Forza Horizon 5.
All Forza Horizon 5 gamers can be gifted Barbie’s pink 1956 Corvette in addition to Ken’s less-iconic 2022 GMC Hummer Pickup. I don’t need to be imply to Ken, however dude, get a cooler automotive. I do know which certainly one of these two I’ll be driving round within the subsequent time I load up Forza Horizon 5. Trace, it’s not the boring Hummer.
Xbox says gamers simply have to play Forza to realize entry to those free vehicles, which might be downloaded from the in-game message heart. After that, they’ll be in your storage ready for you.
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