Fellow gamers (and chocoholics), buckle up because this one’s a doozy. Remember the days when the weirdest thing about Xbox was whether or not the Kinect was secretly watching you? Well, those days are long gone. Today, we’re talking about an Xbox controller you can actually eat.
To celebrate the upcoming Wonka film, Microsoft is partnering up with Warner Bros. Pictures for a chocolate themed Xbox. The Special Edition Xbox Series X has been tricked out to look like a giant Wonka bar, complete with the grill looking like a wafer that’s probably ticked off the Candy Cartel for being too cool.
The best part about this console is that it’s accompanied by a 100% pure chocolate Xbox controller, wrapped in the iconic gold Wonka wrapper. This isn’t just a controller that looks like chocolate; it is chocolate. As in, the kind that melts in your mouth (and probably in your hands, but let’s not dwell on the details). It’s undoubtedly the first of its kind.
How do you get your hands on this sweet (literally) deal? Well, if you’re 18 or older and live in a region where Xbox consoles are a thing, just hop on Twitter (or X for the cool kids). Follow Xbox, retweet their promotional post with the sweepstakes hashtag, and that’s it – you’re in the running to win this chocolate gamer’s dream. Just make sure to do it before December 14th, because who knows how long that chocolate will last in the mail?
So, while the chocolate controller might not be the most practical gaming accessory (imagine the mess if you rage-quit with that in your hands), it’s definitely a unique collector’s item. Plus, if you win and get hungry mid-game, well, you’ve got a snack right at your fingertips.
Just remember, the actual Xbox console is not edible, no matter how tempting it looks. (And on a side note, can we talk about Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa? Because that’s a casting choice that deserves its own article.)
The world of gaming and chocolate has collided in the most bizarre, mouth-watering way. It’s a Willy Wonka fever dream come true. Just don’t expect any golden tickets inside – unless they’re DLC codes, of course.
