Winning Designs for Xbox One Controller Contest Revealed

Thie story from 2014 looks at a competition to design an Xbox One controller, with some rather fetching results.


Published: February 4, 2014 4:41 PM /

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The Xbox One controller against a black background

Microsoft has released names and controller patterns for the selected contest winners involving the Xbox One controller design contest that started a few months back.

The grand prize winner of $1,000 has been handed out to a Michael located in the US for his controller design entitled “Reverie.” In addition to the nice chunk of change, Michael will receive 5 Xbox One controllers along with his design undertaking evaluation by Microsoft to be considered for physical production for limited release.

The people’s choice winner (and my personal favorite), entitled “Anger Management”, was provided by Chad, who will receive $750 for his notable controller concept.

Xbox One People's Choice Contest Design

There are also 9 first prize winners who will collect $500 each for their noteworthy controllers that surpassed other entrants.

Finally, there was a Best Use of Fresh Paint winner bestowed upon a Ronnie for a design which incorporated a hummingbird. Ronnie will be awarded a $150 gift certificate to CanvasPop.com and a Sensu Digital Artist Brush & Stylus.

Xbox One Fresh Paint Desgn

To see more of the winners, head over to the Xbox website and scroll through the designated victors. After that, pick out your favorite and let me know in the comments which one you would deem worthy of gracing your skilled gaming hands.

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