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Xbox has partnered with Netflix and SCUF Gaming on a limited-editionSquid Gamecontroller lineup, which is now partially available for pre-orders. The first units will begin shipping just ahead of theSquid GameSeason 2 premiere.
Thesecond season ofSquid Gameis scheduled for release on December 26. Since it’s a holiday drop and Netflix didn’t say otherwise, the assumption is that all seven episodes will be released at once.
In the run-up to this premiere, Xbox and Netflix have teamed up on some new gadgets, chief among which is a new pink gamepad themed after the hit show. Called the Pink Guard Instinct Pro Controller, the device is a limited-time variant of the SCUF Instinct Pro, which has a reputation as one of thebest customizable gamepadson the market right now. The gadget is currently available for pre-orders from SCUF Gaming and Best Buy, priced at $239.99, or $20 more than the regular Instinct Pro. While Best Buy operates throughout North America, its Pink Guard Instinct Pro inventory is limited to the United States. Meanwhile, SCUF offers international shipping. The controller’s official release date is December 20.
Where To Buy Pink Guard Instinct Pro Controller for Xbox by SCUF Gaming
Another Squid Game-Themed Xbox Controller Is on the Way, But Won’t Be Available to Buy
The device was unveiled alongside the Game Over variant of the Instinct Pro, which is teal rather than pink. However, this particular offering won’t be available in retail, but given to fans who participate in an upcoming event called Squid Game: The Experience, which is to take place in New York City at 9am ET on December 16. The event itself will take the form of aBlack Ops 6Nuketown tournament. The promotion will hence tie into theCall of Dutycrossover withSquid Gamethat was just announced in early December 2024. The official rules for the upcoming competition are available onMicrosoft’s website.
The event’s grand prize won’t be a controller, but a Young Hee gaming cabinet inspired by the creepy doll from the Red Light, Green Light game featured in the inaugural season ofSquid Game. This six-foot piece of furniture comes loaded with both the Game Over and Pink Guard controllers, as well as an Xbox Series X, ROG Ally X, and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8. A standard Xbox Wireless Controller is also part of the package, together with a code for 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The estimated retail value of the prize is $4,008.95. Winning it will require achieving the most eliminations within five minutes of gameplay during the NYC event. In case of a tie, additional rounds will be played until a winner is determined.
TheseSquid Game-themed products continue Microsoft’s long-standing practice of limited-edition Xbox merch tying into other popular franchises. As for Netflix’s hit show,Squid Gameis already confirmed to be getting a third seasonin 2025, which will also be its last.
Scuf Instinct Pro Wireless Controller
Designed for use with both the Xbox and PC, the SCUF Instinct Pro controller offers lighting-fast input, a strong wireless connection, and remappable buttons to gamers looking to take their skills to the next level.
