Xbox follows up cheeky Deadpool controller with matching Wolverine variant
Just days after Microsoft released a Deadpool-designed Xbox controller, the company has revealed a matching Wolverine variant.
The third Deadpool movie from Marvel Studios –Deadpool & Wolverinereleases on July 14, 2025, and marketing for the film is already in full force.
It started witha quite popular popcorn bucket designwhere you reach through Wolverine’s open mouth, and on July 17, Microsoft released acheeky Xbox controlleralongside a special edition Xbox Series X.
The Deadpool controller left many fans calling for a Wolverine variant, and on June 30, 2025, Microsoft revealed just that.
Revealedin a blog post,Deadpool advertised the new Wolverine Xbox controller through an actual billboard in Alberta, Canada.
“Dear Alberta, your new favorite Xbox controller,” it reads. Beside the message, you can see the Marvel star sitting on top of the controller with his legs lying between its cheeks.
There’s not too much of a difference between both controllers, as the new Wolverine design simply features the Marvel character’s iconic yellow and blue scheme.
The controller features pockets on its curvy backside, proving that Wolverine’s suit is a bit more practical for daily wear.
Microsoft’s initial Deadpool controller also left many wondering where you would put the batteries.
Luckily,Inverse’s Jake Kleinmanrevealed in a post on Twitter/X that its backside is simply attached by magnets – and removing it gives you access to the regular battery location.
