Alan is an experienced culture, commerce, and tech author with a background in newspaper reporting. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, The Escapist, ESPN, PC Gamer, and a ...

Microsoft has decided to temporarily shut down its Xbox Design Lab service ahead of the launch of the new Xbox consoles. Don't worry, though, the ability to add your own unique design to an Xbox ...

Get your new official custom controllers. If you have been missing the Xbox Design Lab, then we have good news! The service is back in action after Microsoft previously took it down. This came out of ...

In a recent announcement, Xbox Design Lab unveiled a new addition to its lineup: a Fallout-themed Xbox wireless controller. Fans of the franchise can now customize their gaming experience with Vault ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more ...

Video game console manufacturers understand the gold mine that is limited and special edition versions of their peripherals. Microsoft understands this well and recognizes gamers' desire to customize ...

Microsoft has updated its Xbox Design Lab store to support additional Xbox controllers that players can customize to their liking. Four more controllers--Lunar Shift, Aqua Shift, Stellar Shift, and ...