Summary in 10 Seconds: Forza Horizon 6 themed Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Headset were introduced as a special series. The controller is available for pre-order for $89.99 and the headset for $134.99. Orders placed through Microsoft Store are planned to be shipped starting from May 19, 2026, and general sales at other retailers are planned to start after May 21. The design language bears traces of the game’s Japan theme and especially the touge culture on mountain roads.
Xbox officially showed the special series controller and wireless headset prepared for Forza Horizon 6. These two new accessories, announced before the game was released, come with colors and design details shaped directly around the Japan theme of the game. This time, there is no spin-off line with just a logo printed on the case. On the controller side, the transparent body, color transitions and special details stand out; On the headset side, both the design and the sound effects connected to the game attract attention.
The prices have already been determined. What is included in the special series Xbox accessories? The controller prepared for Forza Horizon 6 combines a transparent cyan blue upper body with a metallic transitional surface. Completed with volt green, hot pink and silver tones, the design includes a silver metal D-pad, two-tone rubber grip surface, pink thumbsticks, multi-colored ABXY keys and the Horizon logo on the battery cover.
Xbox describes the origin of this design as touge roads in Japan. The controller has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and on the battery life side, up to 40 hours of usage time is given. The same visual language is maintained on the headset side. The structure is built with transparent blue tone, volt green and hot pink colors; It is completed with track-themed graphics and hot pink logo details inside the headset. The difference here is not just limited to appearance.
Game-specific sound effects come into play during operations such as turning the device on and off, pairing and muting the microphone. These effects combine the Japanese V8 engine sound with the game’s interface sounds. The headset also offers Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X support. On the connection side, both the controller and the headset come with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support. In this way, they can work with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, iOS and cloud-based devices.
The battery time given for the headset is up to 20 hours. Bluetooth LE Audio support is also emphasized on the PC and handheld console side using Windows 11. The calendar has also been announced on the sales side. Pre-orders are open; Orders placed through Microsoft Store as of April 20, 2026 are planned to be shipped after May 19, 2026. General access at other retailers is expected to begin after May 21, 2026. It is stated that Forza Horizon 6 will be released on the same date.
The official page also states that the game has an open world structure set in Japan and will contain more than 550 real vehicles. There is also an additional accessory accompanying the series. A charging stand compatible with this special series, prepared by 8BitDo, was also introduced. The stand is compatible with Xbox Series X|S controllers, contains a 1100 mAh battery pack and can charge the controller in approximately 3 hours.
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