Apple Now Sells Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers in Its Own Online Store

Apple Now Sells Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers in Its Own Online Store

The US computer company Apple has begun to distribute the official Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller through its in-house store. With this unusual step, the competitor apparently wants to promote the new range of games Apple Arcade.

At least in the US, you can now buy directly from the Apple Store and Microsoft hardware. Apple's online shopping platform now also features the Xbox Wireless Controller, which allows customers to control games. Apple advertises since the introduction of Arcade so that the popular console controller can be used to operate.

Apple Now Sells Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers in Its Own Online Store

Apple sells the Xbox Wireless Controller in the United States for the standard price of $ 69.99, which is the official recommended retail price from Microsoft. However, Apple is unlikely to sell that many devices at this price, as the wireless Xbox controller is also much cheaper to buy in many places in the United States.

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Ultimately, however, it's all about offering the customer a complete range and not about maximum quantities. So far, by the way, only the Xbox controller is available at Apple. They also advertised as compatible with Apple Arcade Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller, however, is not yet offered there. Microsoft should, therefore, be pleased to be the only supplier of official console controllers for Apple for the time being.

Apple Now Sells Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers in Its Own Online Store

Apple even went so far as to announce the availability of the peripheral device from Microsoft via its own Twitter account. Whether the controller will soon be found in the physical stores of Apple, is currently just as unclear as to the answer to the question of whether Apple will soon offer the Microsoft product in Germany.