Xbox’s new Sonic the Hedgehog 2 console and furry controller isn’t for sale

Xbox has revealed a custom Sonic the Hedgehog 2 console and a pair of furry controllers.

The console, which is an Xbox Series S, features a gold ring and an image of Sonic and Knuckles. The controllers, one red and one blue to represent the two characters, are furry.

According to Xbox, the console can only be won via a contest to celebrate the new Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film.

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“With textured coatings reminiscent of the “bristly” texture of hedgehogs in the wild, the new Xbox Wireless Controllers come in Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red.” according to a post on the Xbox blog. 

“Fans can enter two sweepstakes for a chance to win the exclusive custom Xbox Series S and both the Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red Xbox Wireless Controllers by either (1) retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet and including the hashtag #XboxSonic2Sweepstakes, or (2) for fans in the US, by redeeming Microsoft Rewards points.”

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is set to release on April 8, 2022.

“The world’s favourite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” said Paramount at the time of the film’s announcement.

“After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands”

The film stars Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Idris Elba as Knuckles.