SpongeBob comes to Xbox with limited edition movie controllers

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Microsoft has announced limited edition Xbox controllers themed around The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The rollout covers two models – the standard Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The designs are tied to the upcoming theatrical SpongeBob film and feature character-inspired artwork and color accents. Availability begins now and runs for a limited time, according to the official announcement.

What’s new and when

The SpongeBob Movie Limited Edition treatment is applied to both the standard and Elite Series 2 controllers. Microsoft states these units are available now for a limited period. The designs are also offered through Xbox Design Lab, enabling users to configure the themed look within that program’s options.

Design highlights inspired by Bikini Bottom

• Top case and side caps feature SpongeBob’s recognizable smile as part of the official movie design.
• Thumbsticks finished in bright yellow, matching the character’s palette.
• D-pad in a contrasting orange tone.
• Triggers with a metallic blue finish.

Elite Series 2: core features retained

The Elite Series 2 version maintains the line’s established feature set for fine tuning and control. That includes:

• Adjustable-tension thumbsticks for tailored resistance.
• Wrap-around rubberized grip for added hold.
• Shorter hair trigger lock for quicker actuation.
• Optional back paddles and expanded button mapping via the Xbox Accessories app.

At a glance: models and themed elements

Below is a quick reference of the two limited edition variants and the key elements Microsoft highlights. The table summarizes the core design differences and retained functionality.

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Official videos

Controller showcase:

Movie trailer – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025): https://www.youtube.com/embed/XdPt8QWTypI

About the film tie-in

The collaboration coincides with an all-new theatrical entry in the franchise – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The story follows SpongeBob on a sea-faring pursuit of The Flying Dutchman, taking the crew to the “deepest depths of the deep sea,” as described in the official synopsis.

Why it matters for players

Final Takeaway – A focused themed drop for two key Xbox pads: If you prefer the standard layout or rely on the Elite’s tuning and remapping, this limited edition offers an officially branded movie design without changing familiar ergonomics. For collectors and SpongeBob fans, it is a time-bound release tied directly to the 2025 theatrical outing.