Xbox releases the Stellar Shift Special Edition controller

One special feature of the Stellar Shift Xbox Wireless Controller you won't want to miss out on is the unique dynamic background that is only unlocked once you connect your new controller to your Xbox Series X|S console. Dynamic backgrounds are animated augments that bring your Xbox dashboard to life. Bask in the deep purple and blue swirling design as you venture off to wherever your Xbox takes you. To access this feature, click the Settings button on your console dashboard. Under the General tab, hit the Personalization button and find the "My Background" button. Once there, you'll be able to see Dynamic Backgrounds and can pick between this or multiple other fantastic dynamic looks to customize your Xbox experience even further. Once you have your background applied, you will retain it until you swap it for a new design. To restore this background, simply connect the Stellar Shift controller back to the console and navigate to the menu to reapply. Starfield is scheduled to be released in the first half of this year.

Even though Microsoft declined to confirm whether the Stellar Shift is connected to the upcoming Starfield game, it's easy to see how the most recent design fits with the premise of the upcoming Bethesda RPG title that's set in deep space.

Hopefully, we'll hear something soon about the launch date for Starfield, which apparently is already in a playable state.

Speaking of playable states, fans of the first-party Microsoft franchise, Fable, will be excited to learn that the long-gestating reboot is currently in a playable state. According to Microsoft, the reboot will give the series a "fresh start" and will be "true to the franchise" as an RPG.