The Ford GT is a gorgeous supercar and the Xbox Elite Controller is an awesome device. Ford created a concept for Microsoft’s recently released controller that’s based on the Ford GT.
Here are the features:
• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is a one-off design exercise from the Xbox Hardware team inspired by the Ford GT and the release of Forza Motorsport 6 which features the Ford GT on the cover.
• Carbon Fiber case parts create rigidity and lightness in the controller, the same way it is used on the GT chassis.
Custom metallic paint job matched to Ford’s specifications.
• Left thumbstick shape inspired by the GT steering wheel and angled towards the player for a more ergonomic experience. A horizontal movement limiter also ensures efficiency and accuracy in steering.
• Custom paddles inspired by the steering column paddles shifters on the GT. Program them on your Xbox One to shift up, down and even to engage the clutch.
• See through battery door and custom battery pack inspired by the engine compartment and EcoBoost V6 engine.
• Cutaway brake and accelerator triggers reveal the impulse motors that give Forza Motorsport 6 its realistic feel.
Since this is a concept there is no word if this version of the controller will ever go on sale.
Source: Windows Central
Asher is a games journalist, former News Writer (Gaming) at Windows Central. They contributed 1110 articles to ICXM between 2015–2017, focused on opinion pieces, game reviews, Windows and PC, and Xbox news: wrote over 1,100 ICXM pieces on Xbox news, hardware reviews, and platform commentary before joining Future plc’s Windows Central in 2017.