Xbox is releasing an edible controller in celebration of the upcoming new Willy Wonka film. Rarely do two of life's pleasures, chocolate and gaming, come together, with gamers likely to want to get their hands on the limited edition controller this Christmas.
On release, Xbox said it is "celebrating the return of the world's greatest confectioner with a uniquely delectable gaming experience. Starting today, fans can enter the official Xbox sweepstakes for a chance to win the most extravagant and playful Wonka-inspired Xbox prizes"
These include a Wonka-Inspired Xbox Series X bundled with a unique console display modelled after the magic of Willy Wonka's iconic chocolate store. While the console may look like one of Wonka’s famous chocolate bars, the Wonka-inspired Xbox Series X is not edible, unlike the controller.
Another winnable prize is an "(X)box of Chocolates". This is described as: "A beautiful box of surprises celebrating the new Wonka film containing the first-ever official edible Xbox Controller made of 100% pure chocolate and wrapped in the signature gold wrapper.
"A custom designed, burgundy-coloured Xbox Wireless Controller inspired by Wonka's coat from the film; and five additional chocolate truffles uniquely crafted to complement your Xbox gaming adventures." The chocolate truffles include:
- 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.
How to get an edible Xbox controller
Fans can enter to win the limited-edition Wonka prizes by following Xbox on X (formerly Twitter) and retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet. The giveaway will run from November 13, 2023 through December 14, 2023.
Wonka is set to be released in cinemas on December 8 and is a musical fantasy directed by Paul King, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka.
It also features an ensemble cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. Wonka follows Willy Wonka's journey from a young adult selling chocolates in a small shop to becoming the internationally renowned chocolatier we know today.
