# Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-xbox References: [news.xbox](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/23/xmen-97-xbox-series-x-sweepstakes/)  [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-xbox-series-x) works in collaboration with [Marvel Animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x-thor-love-and-thunder) to work on the limited-edition X-Men ’97 Xbox and [Series X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-shock-2-remaster) consoles. It comes in a new and exclusive comic book written by Rich Douek with illustrations done by Paco Diaz. The narrative follows Cyclops as he leads the X-Men into battle. They go forth and fight classic villains including Sentinels and Master Mold. The gaming consoles themselves also feature the stories and have a special cameo appearance in the Danger Room. The set of controllers is designed with inspiration from the notable color palettes of the X-men characters such as Storm, Rogue, and Wolverine. Each controller is detailed with a signature design and packaged in a 90s-style blister series for a retro look. Image Credit: Xbox ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 24% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Collaborative Consoles:** Opportunity to leverage pop culture collaborations for exclusive gaming console releases. - **Narrative-driven Console Design:** Exploring the integration of storytelling elements in console aesthetics for enhanced user experience. - **Color-inspired Controller Customization:** Innovating controller designs by drawing inspiration from character color palettes for personalization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Potential for hardware manufacturers to tap into unique partnerships for special edition console launches. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Collaborative opportunities between entertainment franchises and tech companies for themed merchandise. - **Graphic Design & Packaging:** Design possibilities to create nostalgia-driven packaging for tech products with a retro twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x-thor-love-and-thunder.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-xbox-series-x.md) - [Cartoon Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x-consoles.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-xbox.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-the-mandalorian-xbox.md) - [Retro 90s Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-cabinet.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-game-consoles.md) - [Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-2-limited-edition-bundle.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Dog Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey.md)