Image used with permission by copyright holderXbox One users haven’t had a lot of options to choose from in terms of non-standard controllers and headsets since the console launched in November 2013, but that changes with the reveal of the Special Edition Armed Forces Wireless Controller and Stereo Headset. The two items, which will be sold separately, sport a stylish splash of green-and-black camouflage. It’s subtle, and a welcome break from the predominantly all-black accessories that have been available so far.
The headset and controller are both set to be released in October 2014, with pre-orders in the US and Canada now open. The controller retails for $65 and can be pre-ordered here, while the headset comes in at $90 and can be found here. The two special edition items command a $10 premium over the basic controller and headset for the Xbox One. That’s the price you pay for military style.
Everything announced at the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview
The third Xbox Partner Preview just wrapped up. This showcase, which Xbox previously held versions of in October 2023 and March 2024, put the spotlight on third-party games coming to PC and Xbox Series X/S in the future. For the third edition of this show, we got another look at some notable 2025 Xbox games, such as Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Several games were also revealed during the event, including Subnautica 2 and a cooperative multiplayer Control spinoff called FBC: Firebreak.
This Xbox Partner Preview is well worth watching for all Xbox console owners or Game Pass subscribers. Over a dozen games will be spotlighted, so to help you keep track of everything shown off, we've recapped every announcement made at the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview.
Black Ops 6 isn’t the only Activision Blizzard game coming to Xbox Game Pass this month
It's October, which means it's Call of Duty season for Xbox and Activision. So expectedly, Xbox Game Pass' offerings for the second half of the month into November are all about Activision Blizzard.
October 25 is the big day for Call of Duty fans. The next entry in the shooter series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, is hitting cloud, console, and PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Modern Warfare 3, which was the first Call of Duty game added to the service in July, is also specifically coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25, along with Call of Duty Warzone.
Xbox Partner Preview October 2024: how to watch and what to expect
Microsoft has announced that the next Xbox Partner Preview will take place in just a few days. It promises a 25-minute presentation featuring both new and announced games from teams such as Remedy, Sega, 505 Games, and more. Xbox has shown off many of its first-party projects at multiple summer showcases such as Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, and even Tokyo Game Show, but this presentation will be all about third-party games coming to the Xbox platform. This partner showcase is promised to be "no-fluff, all-games" and includes first looks at gameplay for Alan Wake 2's The Lake House expansion, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and "multiple" world premieres.
This looks like it will be a short but sweet showcase for fans looking to get excited about what's coming to Xbox in the next few months. If you want to catch it live, here are all the details you need on how to watch the October Xbox Partner Preview.
When is the October Xbox Partner Preview?
The Xbox Partner Preview will take place starting at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 17. It will last for approximately 25 minutes, so don't be late or you may miss an announcement or two.
How to watch the October Xbox Partner Preview
