SpongeBob dives onto Xbox with limited‑edition controllers

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Xbox has introduced a pair of limited editions tied to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The lineup includes the Xbox Wireless Controller – The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition. Both feature a design based on the upcoming film and support customization through Xbox Design Lab. According to the announcement, they are available now for a limited time. The reveal arrives alongside fresh video materials for the controllers and the movie’s official trailer.

What’s new in the SpongeBob-themed lineup

The controllers combine the standard Xbox form factor with a film-inspired finish. The regular Wireless edition adopts a bright SpongeBob palette, while the Elite Series 2 version applies the same theme to Xbox’s pro-grade hardware.

Design details and inputs

• Visual treatment: SpongeBob’s signature smile on the top case and side caps.
• Color accents: ABXY face buttons, bright yellow thumbsticks, an orange D‑pad, and metallic blue triggers.
• Audio support: a 3.5mm headset jack for compatible wired headsets.

Elite Series 2 specifics

The Elite variant retains the platform’s premium feature set, tailored here with the SpongeBob theme:

• Adjustable‑tension thumbsticks for fine‑tuning stick feel.
• Wrap‑around rubberized grip for added control.
• Shorter hair trigger locks to reduce travel distance.
• Back paddles support for additional inputs.
• Button remapping via the Xbox Accessories app.

Customization via Xbox Design Lab

Both editions are available through Xbox Design Lab with broad personalization options. Players can adjust button styles curated for the movie’s color scheme and optionally select metallic triggers and D‑pads, rubberized side and back grips, and engraving.

Models at a glance

The table below summarizes the two variants and their core features. It is intended to help quickly compare functionality and customization options across the themed models.

Official videos

• Controller reveal:

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• The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Official Trailer (2025):

Availability

The announcement states the SpongeBob Movie limited‑edition controllers are available now for a limited time. Both editions can be configured through Xbox Design Lab.

Final takeaway – a themed drop with practical upgrades

For players who want a tie‑in without sacrificing functionality, the Wireless model delivers the essentials, while the Elite Series 2 variant layers on competitive features. If you value personalization, Design Lab support adds meaningful options to match the look and feel to your setup.