Microsoft’s Xbox 360 accessory division just doesn’t get it.  Sure, they’ve released a sweet looking black controller, and an even sweeter red one, but their most recent offering is just…ugh!  This black and red, fake-carbon fiber, semi-radioactive symbol...thing, is being offered for pre-order on Gamestop.com.

Sure, it’s ugly as a bag of hideous, but at least it costs more than other controllers.  With a Play and Charge kit and a battery pack, the blood clot-themed controller will run you $69.99; $5.00 more than similar black or red controller bundles.

This marks the second objectively awful controller design for the 360.  The Walmart exclusive controller released last year featured baffling black and white line art, and failed to impress anyone. 

When the European-exclusive funky green controller with the high-end D-pad was revealed, every Xbox 360 player I know was salivating over the color.  This red and black thing, however, has so far elicited only derisive laughter and cries of “UGGGH!  Really?!?”  I can’t believe I have to remind Microsoft of this, but, THE 360'S OFFICIAL COLOR IS LIME GREEN.  How about a controller for the US that reflects that?  Hell, I’d be happy with one that doesn’t look like a Michael Jackson leather jacket.