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Antihero Gaming Controllers

The Xbox Cheeky Controller is Said to Be Designed by Deadpool Himself

— July 18, 2024 — Pop Culture
The Xbox Cheeky Controller has been shown off as a truly cheeky peripheral for use with the Microsoft Xbox Series X console for avid Deadpool fans alike to try and get their hands on. The peripheral features a textured finish in the signature red and black color scheme of Deadpool's costume, while the rear has a butt-shaped section as a nod to the character's figurative and literal cheeky behavior. The controller has been created in celebration of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie that's slated to hit theaters this summer on July 26, 2024.

Xbox spoke on the Xbox Cheeky Controller saying, "In anticipation of Marvel Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' coming to theaters on July 26, Deadpool himself has teamed up with Xbox to design a custom Xbox Wireless Controller that everyone will want to get their hands on. Modeled after Deadpool's much-discussed, perfectly rounded tush, the Deadpool-designed controller is available for one lucky fan to enter for a chance to win via a global sweepstakes alongside other custom Xbox hardware."
Trend Themes
1. Pop-culture-gaming Crossovers - Custom gaming controllers modeled after popular movie characters represent a trend where entertainment franchises blend with gaming accessories.
2. Novelty-themed Hardware - The creation of cheeky, character-inspired controllers showcases a trend towards unique and thematic hardware designs aimed at niche markets.
3. Limited-edition Collectibles - Exclusive gaming peripherals tied to specific film releases suggest a growing market for limited-edition, collectible tech items.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Accessories - The development of unique, character-themed controllers points to innovation opportunities in the gaming accessories market aimed at superfans.
2. Entertainment Merchandising - Integrating popular film characters into merchandise offers disruptive potential in the entertainment merchandising industry.
3. Collectibles Market - The launch of exclusive, thematic gaming peripherals emphasizes emerging trends in the collectibles market for tech-savvy consumers.
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