# Vibrant Tonal Game Controllers The Xbox Wireless Controller Gets a Sunkissed Vibes Design with OPI By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkissed-vibes References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/xboxs-sunkissed-vibes-opi-collaboration-controller-makes-me-want-to-play-outside-180013187.html) & [shopping.yahoo](https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=5f41950e-8ca3-4481-8466-a22b28b80e32&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Xbox&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI1ZjQxOTUwZS04Y2EzLTQ0ODEtODQ2Ni1hMjJiMjhiODBlMzIiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueGJveC5jb20vZW4tVVMvYWNjZXNzb3JpZXMvY29udHJvbGxlcnMvc3Vua2lzc2VkLXZpYmVzLW9waS1zcGVjaWFsLWVkaXRpb24iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImFkMGI0ZWRhLTBmOGEtNDNhNC04NjNjLTE0NTY1N2Q5YzMzOCJ9&signature=AQAAAT0od4Z-HVk4SJ99qVp2I_uT4FYFXZ3utWHNgUy4Phgf&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Faccessories%2Fcontrollers%2Fsunkissed-vibes-opi-special-edition&uuid=T08UiyiLbxY95O2I0391)  [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastels-collection) presents the new collaboration between Xbox and [OPI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opicons-collection) in the form of controllers with a spotlight on the Sunkissed Vibes OPI special iteration of the [Xbox Wireless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headset-1) controller. It is inspired by the nail polish imprint's Summer Make the Rules collection. It borrows the vibrant tones from the makeup collection, adding a pop of color throughout the structure. The back is designed with pastel blue and the front is adorned with bright orange. These two colors are seen intertwined throughout the rest of the silhouette as well as the same blue along the back can be seen on the LT and RT buttons on top and at the left and right stick. A darker orange control the movements along the front. Image Credit: Xbox ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrant Game Controller Designs:** There is an opportunity to create more collaborations between game controllers and other industries to revamp the physical design of the controller. - **Summer-inspired Product Collaborations:** Companies can partner with beauty companies to incorporate popular summer makeup color palettes into product design and packaging. - **Personalized Gaming Accessories:** There is an opportunity for companies to create a more personalized gaming experience by customizing game controllers based on consumer preferences or interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** Game companies can collaborate with other industries to create more unique and visually appealing game controllers. - **Beauty Industry:** Beauty companies can collaborate with other industries to create limited edition products that incorporate their brand's popular color palettes. - **Customization Industry:** Companies specializing in customization can partner with gaming companies to create personalized game controller designs for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller.md) - [Sleek Green Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocity-green.md) - [Pastel-Colored Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastels-collection.md) - [Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-gold-shadow.md) - [Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-summer-accessories-collection-for-2023.md) - [Personalized Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-design-lab.md) - [Multi-Color Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-series-2.md) - [Royally Hued Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-astral-purple.md) - [Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-x-crocs.md)