Xbox Will get Cheeky With New Deadpool Controller

Deadpool’s bought again—and he’s not afraid to point out it.

Right this moment, Xbox introduced it partnered with Marvel Leisure’s resident Merc with a Mouth for an all-new wi-fi controller pegged to the discharge of Deadpool and Wolverine on July 26.

Modeled after Deadpool’s unmistakable belongings, the aptly named Cheeky Controller firmly establishes Ryan Reynolds’ alter ego as essentially the most well-rounded character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And you’ll wager that’ll give Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine loads extra viral advertising to snarl about.

However followers can’t get a grip on this tradition unique by way of brick-and-mortar shops or on-line retailers. As a substitute, the Cheeky Controller is just attainable by getting into a worldwide sweepstakes as outlined on Xbox Wire. Brief model: Comply with Xbox’s X account, repost the official sweepstakes publish and wait till Aug. 11 to see in the event you’ve received.

Even in the event you miss out on this explicit pair, Xbox has different character-specific {hardware} for entrants, most notably a Collection X console that sports activities Deadpool’s red-and-black costume, and foam replicas of Bea and Arthur—his two-of-a-kind katana blades.

Beginning July 22, the primary 1,000 followers who go to the Microsoft Retailer to purchase an Elite Controller Collection 2 Core will rating an unique Cable Guys Deadpool Controller Holder from EXG Professional.

The Xbox marketing campaign is a part of Disney and Marvel’s full-court advertising press for Deadpool and Wolverine. The team-up between the 2 onscreen anti-heroes (and off-screen friends) is designed to the get the MCU again on observe after a tepid fan response to the newest run of Marvel motion pictures.

Selecting up six years after Deadpool 2, Deadpool and Wolverine sends Wade Wilson bouncing across the Marvel timeline, assembly the clawed Canadian—and plenty of different fan-favorite characters—alongside the best way. It’s additionally the one mainline MCU film that audiences will see on the multiplex this 12 months; Captain America: Courageous New World will kick off the studio’s 2025 part on Feb. 14.

Xbox might be on the crimson carpet for the film’s July 22 premiere in New York Metropolis, streaming interviews and protection stay on its Twitch channel. Anticipate to see a lot of cameos by these notorious Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn buckets as properly.