Microsoft Creates Official ‘Edible Controller’ and Willy Wonka Xbox Series X [IGN]

Microsoft has created what it’s calling the “first ever official edible controller” to go alongside a Willy Wonka inspired Xbox Series X.

Revealed on the Xbox Wire, the latest in Xbox’s weird and wacky gamepads takes inspiration from the upcoming Wonka film by giving fans the chance to win an (X)box of chocolates and other goodies.

The edible gamepad doesn’t actually work, of course, but is an Xbox controller replica made entirely of chocolate. For those worried about how they’d control the giant chocolate bar themed console, Xbox is packing an actual controller in the box too. This one comes in a burgundy colour inspired by Wonka’s coat.

The box also includes five video game themed and slightly suspicious sounding chocolates:

• Achievement Hunting: Delicious chocolate with a boost of energy ingredients, which helps with long-term gaming focus. Time to rack up that Gamerscore.
• Button Masher: Buzzing with bold espresso to keep your reactions crisp and your head in the game.
• Your Citrus Sidekick: Chocolate and orange team up for a sunny burst of flavour, in honour of the fruitful variety of games available on Xbox Game Pass.
• Xtra Kick: Balances out the sweet with just the right amount of heat. Just like any end boss, this gets you a little fired up but yields sweet rewards.
• Wonka for the Win: Sometimes the greatest joys in life are also the simplest. So, this treat focuses on the essence of what makes a great truffle: the chocolate. 100% pure, decadently delicious chocolate.

Fans can attempt to win the package, which includes the Xbox Series X, controller, chocolate controller, and the five sweets, by following Xbox on X/Twitter and retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes post before December 14.

Microsoft makes these special controllers quite regularly, with Xbox Series X generation highlights including red and blue fluffy Sonic the Hedgehog gamepads and one made out of actual Jade.

Its more regular line of controllers including the sexy Gold Shadow, cosmic Stellar Shift, dusty Stormcloud Vapor, and even an Earth Day one made partly from recycled CDs, water jugs, and other Xbox controller parts.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.