Microsoft revealed two more Fallout– themed Xbox controllers with a decidedly flashy design inspired by the classic Pip-Boy interface. The newly announced accessory is compatible with PC, Xbox consoles and mobile devices and comes just before the release Fallout Season 2 premiere.
Both gamepads launch via Xbox Design Lab, a controller customization platform first introduced by Microsoft in June 2016, suspended late 2020, resumed mid-2021, suspended again in late 2024, then relaunched in August 2025. The Xbox Design Lab allows buyers to tweak everything from the colors and finishes of the controllers to the buttons, and even allows for some additional customization like optional engraving.
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Microsoft introduces 2 more Fallout Xbox controllers
He just made his debut Fallout unveiled on December 10, the designs cover both the standard Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Both feature a Pip-Boy-inspired look with a dark green background and phosphor-like neon green accents for text, icons and other details. A linear silhouette of Vault Boy spans the center of each controller, accompanied by labeled input markers such as “move” and “look” next to the left and right analog sticks. The left bumper is labeled “VATS”, while the right has a “bash” label, which refers to the default controller scheme used in Bethesda's time. Fallout games.
New Fallout controller covers for Xbox Design Lab Xbox Design Lab totals can go up significantly when optional accessories such as rubberized grips or metallic D-pad colors are added.
Xbox Design Lab inspired shells Fallout's Pip-Boy are priced at $14.99 for both the Xbox Wireless Controller and its Elite Series 2 counterpart. The standard controller usually retails for $79.99, while the premium version costs $169.99. Xbox Design Lab is currently offering 20% off the base price of all wireless controllers and 12% off Elite Series 2 gamepads. The holiday event lasts until January 1. With applied discounts, one of them Fallout-themed controllers can cost as little as $78.98, excluding tax and shipping.
The Pip-Boy designs combine two existing ones Fallout– themed gamepad skins that Microsoft added to the Xbox Design Lab in March 2024. These earlier designs were inspired by the Vault-Tec aesthetic and featured a contrasting color palette of black, white, blue and gold. They remain available for purchase from December 2025, with prices the same as the newly introduced Pip-Boy shells. Released ahead of Amazon's April 2024 live-action premiere Fallout The Vault-Tec TV series designs seem to follow a similar promotional pattern to the new shells debuting shortly before Season 2 premieres in mid-December 2025.
Previous Fallout themed official Xbox controllers
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PDP Fallout 4 Vault Boy Wired Controller
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Released in November 2015 alongside Fallout 4
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Launch price $59.99, discontinued
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PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller – Fallout: Nuka-Cola
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Released in December 2021
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Starting price $38.00, discontinued
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- Xbox Design Lab Fallout Vault-Tec Shell – Standard Wireless Controller
- Xbox Design Lab Fallout Vault-Tec Shell – Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller
Opening season Fallout The TV show was released all at once. Conversely, Season 2 will follow a more traditional TV schedule, with new episodes airing every Wednesday. Season 2 is set to premiere on December 17, while the finale (Episode 8) will air on February 4 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. More promotional merchandise in the vein of these Pip-Boy-style controllers may be revealed in the coming days.
