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The Xbox Design Lab is a controller customization program that was first announced by Microsoft at E3 2016. The program allows the user to create their own Xbox One controller using a wide variety of color options.
History
On June 13, 2016, Microsoft launched the Xbox Design Lab service, initially restricted to the United States, which made custom color combinations available for the Xbox One S controller (model 1708) at an extra cost. At the time of its release, the Xbox Design Lab allowed for approximately eight million different possible combinations of colors.[1] Over time, more design choices were progressively added, and the service was extended to clients in Europe.
In November 2017, Microsoft made each of the 32 NFL team logos available as an option for the front of the controller, printed on a Robot White background.
On October 14, 2020, the service was paused so that production could focus on the then-upcoming Xbox Series X|S.[2] It was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase Extended on June 17, 2021 that the service would return.[Citation needed] The 2020 Xbox Wireless controller is used for all Design Lab controllers, with all of the same customization options as before.
In June 2022, alongside four new pastel colors and five camouflage patterns, a Pride design was added to the Design Lab. A Pride-themed controller had been sent to key influencers and media in 2021, but that controller was not initially available for purchase.
In October 2022, the Elite Series 2 was added as an option for the Xbox Design Lab, and custom colors can now be selected for the thumbstick base and rings.
Customization
There are over a billion different possible combinations that can be made with Design Lab. Everything from the faceplate to the buttons on the controller can be customized in at least 19 different colors.
Since the service's launch in 2016, a number of new options have been added to the service. Colors from both the Camo and Shadow range of Xbox One controllers have been added, as well as custom engraving on controllers.
Options
One of the many possible combinations that can be made on Design Lab.
Each individual part can be customized on the controller in a range of different colors and finishes. Each customizable part with its colors is listed below
- Body (faceplate)
- Back
- Bumpers
- Triggers
- D-pad
- Thumbsticks
buttons
and 
buttons- Engraving (additional cost)
Gallery
Videos
References
- ↑ Kumar, Navin (August 26, 2016). "Eight Million Ways to Personalize Your Xbox Wireless Controller with Xbox Design Lab". Xbox Wire.
- ↑ Lyles, Taylor (September 22, 2020). "Microsoft is pausing Xbox Design Lab on October 14th, before you get to unwrap your Series X". The Verge. Retrieved on October 3, 2020.