A contest for a racy Deadpool Xbox controller was recently announced, and fans are now frustrated that only one person will win the prize. Posts from social media users asking Microsoft to make more collectible controllers have gained popularity online.
Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Controller is modeled after Deadpool’s “perfectly rounded behind,” with the contest launched to coincide with the upcoming Marvel Studios film Deadpool and Wolverine movie. Only one set of prize controllers will be awarded to one lucky winner, with the contest open to fans 18 and older worldwide. To enter, fans must follow the Xbox X account (formerly Twitter) and repost the draw on their own page. With three weeks to go until the event and over 255,000 shares already posted, fans are frustrated with their slim chances of winning the Xbox and custom controllers. And they’ve been very vocal about their disappointment on X And Reddit.
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“I realize the Deadpool controller is a lottery item and Xbox is not going to sell them,” user X@Caz0zilla wrote with a video of the character saying “Blade.” “That’s a WHAT! Eww, that sucks so bad! Wade wouldn’t stand for that!” The user @the_kickinrad responded. Redditors also expressed their frustration over the Post on the r/gaming subredditwith ImNotaM00SE saying: “It’s like businesses don’t like money sometimes. […] would sell like hotcakes.
Deadpool exclusive to Xbox is part of Marvel’s unique marketing for its new film
The limited edition Xbox console and controller giveaway is just a small part of Marvel’s unique marketing campaign for the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie. A bucket of NSFW popcorn will be available for purchase for fans who watch the film in theaters. Fans were recently given a 35-minute sneak peek of the film ahead of its July 26 release.
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The film has generated constant buzz online since before its release, with fans celebrating the appearance of “Dogpool.” Lady Deadpool has also been rumored to appear in the film, with fans wondering if she will be Blake Lively, the wife of Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, or even just Reynolds himself in a long blonde wig. Deadpool and Wolverine also hinted that it would change the Marvel Cinematic Universe “forever,” further increasing fan hype following the recent mixed box office returns of Marvel films.
Microsoft’s competition for the special dead Pool The Xbox Series X console and “Cheeky” controllers are open until August 11.