Xbox has introduced a new limited-edition accessory range inspired by the upcoming Forza Horizon 6. The lineup features a specially designed wireless controller and headset, both themed around the Horizon Festival set in Japan.The design stands out with bold cyan, lime, pink, and metallic details, capturing the vibrant, high-energy feel of the franchise’s street-racing culture. Alongside the visual makeover, the accessories are also built to support performance-focused gameplay, aiming to enhance immersion for players.While clearly aimed at collectors and fans of the series, the devices still work like standard Xbox gear. They’re fully compatible across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud gaming, so they’re not just display pieces but practical additions for everyday play as well.
Xbox unveils Forza Horizon 6 controller inspired by Japan Touge roads
The new controller design draws inspiration from Japan’s mountain roads, often associated with drifting culture. These winding routes, known as Touge, influenced the top-down design elements seen on the controller.The colour scheme uses transparent cyan blue, metallic gradients, and contrasting neon tones. The visual style appears intended to match the high-energy atmosphere of the Horizon Festival. It is a noticeable shift towards more expressive and experimental controller design.
Xbox Wireless Controller features and performance
The Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition Forza Horizon 6 includes standard connectivity features with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support. It is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Android, and cloud gaming devices.Battery life is rated at up to 40 hours. That figure depends on usage conditions, as with most wireless controllers. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for direct audio connection.The grip design uses a rubberised texture with a two-tone finish. A metallic D-pad has been included as part of the visual upgrade.
Forza Horizon 6 headset adds immersive audio effects
The matching Xbox Wireless Headset continues the same design language. Cyan, green, and pink tones appear across the frame and ear cups.A key focus is audio personalisation. The headset includes custom sound effects for actions such as powering on, muting, pairing, and disconnecting. These effects are designed around a mix of engine-inspired audio and UI-style tones linked to Forza Horizon 6.Spatial sound support is included through Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone: X. These technologies are already used across Xbox ecosystems.Bluetooth LE Audio support allows low-latency connections on compatible Windows 11 devices and mobile platforms. This enables clearer party chat and stereo sound during multiplayer sessions.
Battery life and cross-device support
The headset offers up to 20 hours of rechargeable battery life. That figure may vary depending on volume levels and feature usage.Both the controller and headset support wireless and Bluetooth connections without the need for dongles or base stations. This simplifies setup across multiple devices.The accessories can be used with Xbox consoles, PC systems, Android devices, and cloud gaming services.
The Xbox Wireless Controller: Pricing and availability details
The Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition Forza Horizon 6 is priced at $89.99 MSRP. The Wireless Headset is priced at $134.99 MSRP.Both products are available for preorder through Xbox.com, Microsoft Store, and selected retailers.An additional accessory, the 8BitDo Charging Dock for Xbox controllers, is also part of the wider collaboration. It includes a rechargeable battery pack and supports fast charging in around three hours. It is officially licensed for Xbox and matches the design of the controller.
