A limited-edition Xbox wireless controller for Forza Horizon 6 has surfaced without the legacy bottom accessory connector, replaced by a sealed panel. Photos from a Reddit user who received the $89.99 controller in May 2026 show model number 1914 and the altered underside, while core features like USB-C charging and 3.5 mm audio remain. Microsoft has not confirmed whether this change is isolated to the special edition or part of a wider controller redesign.

The legacy port has supported third-party accessories like audio mixers, but Microsoft hasn’t released new add-ons for it in years. Current Xbox Design Lab listings still show the port, and official materials don’t mention its removal, creating confusion about the scope of the change. Competing controllers from Sony and Nintendo don’t rely on such a port, making this a potential step toward modernization.

No official statement has clarified the revision. Broader confirmation would require sightings across multiple units or updated product imagery. For now, owners of older accessories have the most to watch, as the shift—if permanent—could affect peripheral compatibility despite unchanged core functionality.