“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” Xbox Series S controllers from the console bundle flaunts a furry design, which its users have been complaining about.
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon is seen during the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Xbox Series X Console Bundle
As per a news story by SlashGear, Microsoft released a new custom version of its Xbox Series S just in time for the premiere of the “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.”
The Sonic Xbox bundle sports a custom design for the gaming console, wherein the air vent of the Xbox Series X features a gold ring around its air vent, as well as both Sonic and Knuckles.
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WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Lee Majdoub attends a “Sonic The Hedgehog” Special Screening at the Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2020 in Westwood, California.
The custom bundle also comes with two Xbox Series S controllers that are covered with a fluffy fur design, which comes in two colors, red and blue based on the hues of Knuckles and Sonic.
‘Sonic’ Xbox Controllers Complains
However, the unique design of the Sonic Xbox controlled faced early criticism from fans of the massive gaming franchise, which now has its own offering on the big screen.
According to a recent report by SVG, the official Twitter account of Xbox showcased the new furry Sonic controllers, saying that “we might need glasses because these controllers look fuzzy.”
The news outlet noted that a Twitter user that goes by the username Arial_Blade said that the furry design of the new Xbox Sonic controllers is going to end up sweating your hands. As such, it would “smell funky” in the long run.
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Sonic Xbox Bundle: How to Get
Despite that, if you are still eyeing to get these custom design furry controllers, here’s how to grab the “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” Xbox bundle.
It is worth noting that the new custom-designed Xbox console is not sold for retail. Instead, Slash Gear noted that like other similar versions of the gaming machine, Microsoft is giving the limited edition Sonic-themed device for free.
The Xbox is given away as part of a sweepstake that the gaming firm is hosting. To join, you’ll only have to follow the Twitter account of Xbox and retweet its post with #XboxSonic2Sweepstakes.
We might need glasses because these controllers look fuzzy.
Follow and RT with #XboxSonic2Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Sonic 2 Xbox Series S Custom Console and Controllers.
Age 18+. Ends 4/4/22. Rules: https://t.co/1HyrgKotoz pic.twitter.com/V7VjKYTwf8
— Xbox (@Xbox) March 22, 2022
Mcdonald’s Sonic Toys
Meanwhile, as per a report by Comicbook.com, Sonic toys are coming to the fast-food giant McDonald’s. However, the Happy Meal offering is only confirmed to be available in Indonesia after the Twitter accounts of McDonald’s in the region announced it. The McDonald’s toys include figures for Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails.
McDers, Happy Meal dengan mainan terbarunya kembali tersedia di McDonald’s mulai hari ini.
Dapatkan mainan baru Happy Meal Sonic the Hedgehog 2 yang keren ini setiap pembelian Happy Meal. Selain mainan, si Kecil juga tetap bisa pilih Buku Happy Readers seri Detektif Mungil lho. pic.twitter.com/VHsBypGo8q
— McDonald’s Indonesia (@McDonalds_ID) March 18, 2022
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