It sure took a while, but Microsoft has finally announced that its Xbox Wireless Controller is now officially available in Malaysia. As previously revealed by the company, this move is part of its gaming brand’s first time expansion to countries including our own, Indonesia and The Philippines, with an expanded range for Thailand and Vietnam. While not exactly new, local stores have actually been selling imported versions of the device in Malaysia prior to this.
The controller in question is the latest version that’s released together with Microsoft’s current-generation Xbox Series X and Series S video game consoles. Given that it is actually three years old by now, we don’t think a reintroduction is required, though it is worth reminding that the Xbox Wireless Controller does require two AA batteries in order to be used. Apart from pairing together with the two aforementioned consoles, it can also be used with PC and other compatible devices either wirelessly or through a USB-C cable.
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To AFC 🎮Xbox Wireless Controllers are now available in Malaysia and the Philippines!
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MY: https://t.co/lwxFGi4Th8
PH: https://t.co/A2O2xGjyiF pic.twitter.com/xQFuMl9CYl— Xbox SEA (@XboxSEA) October 12, 2023
For the Malaysian market, there are six different options for the Xbox wireless controller that’s now officially available. These include the two basic colourways, Carbon Black and Robot White, along with Shock Blue, Pulse Red and Electric Volt.
Meanwhile, the sixth option is actually a bundle which includes the Carbon Black variant and a USB-C cable. Just to be clear, this version of the controller is the same as the standalone releases and can still be used wirelessly through Bluetooth.
Pricing-wise, Microsoft lists the two basic colour variants at RM319 each, while the Shock Blue, Pulse Red and Electric Volt versions are retailing at RM339 each. Weirdly enough, the Xbox Wireless Controller + USB-C combo is priced the same as the black and white colourways at RM319, despite including a cable as part of its bundle. According to the Xbox website, you can purchase all of these from stores such as All IT Hypermarket, Asashi, TMT, Harvey Norman and more.
Now that the controller is finally official in Malaysia, but what about the Xbox Series X/S? Unfortunately, dear readers, that’s still up to Microsoft to decide.
(Source: Microsoft [1] [2] / Xbox SEA official X account)
