*Forza Horizon 6* is coming! The themed peripherals are coming along too.

To start with the conclusion: what’s most likely to make dorm players lose it this time isn’t just the base game of Forza Horizon 6, but also the themed accessories launching alongside it. For people like us who squad up every night, the first reaction to a limited-edition controller and headset isn’t performance—it’s whether they look cool enough to pull out, and whether your roommates will gather around the moment you hop on voice chat, haha.

According to current reports, Forza Horizon 6 will officially launch on May 19, and two game-themed accessories will be released alongside it. One is a limited-edition Xbox Wireless Headset, and the other is an Xbox controller inspired by Playground Games’ racing title. For players who love cars and also like giving their desk setup a strong vibe, this kind of move feels like the whole class getting matching outfits before a spring outing—it’s all about getting on board together.

There have already been leaks on pricing, and they’re pretty specific. Well-known leaker billbil-kun mentioned that the Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Wireless Headset will be priced at €139.99, £124.99, and $134.99; the themed controller, meanwhile, will cost €89.99, £84.99, and $89.99. The headset isn’t exactly cheap—it’s already in the “better check your meal card balance before buying” range—but if you were already looking for an Xbox Wireless Headset, this limited edition is definitely more appealing.

What I think is more worth discussing is the controller price increase. Microsoft has raised the price of its limited-edition controller by €10 this time, because previous themed versions like the DOOM: The Dark Ages edition were still priced at €79.99. In other words, we haven’t even seen all the details of the Forza Horizon 6 controller yet, and the price has already stepped up first. Collectors may still find that acceptable, but if you just want a controller that feels handy for playing online with friends, then it’s worth seriously thinking about whether it’s really worth it.

There’s still one small issue at the moment: although these accessories are confirmed to launch alongside the game, the exact release date has not yet been announced. The sales channels, however, are very clear—they’ll be sold through the Microsoft Store and authorized retailers. There are also reports that the Microsoft Store may offer exclusive extra accessories, but there’s no further confirmation yet, so don’t rush into imagining some deluxe bundle just yet—otherwise you might end up missing out like when trying to grab limited club merch, which would be hilarious.

If you ask me what the more sensible buying strategy is, my suggestion is simple. The first type is hardcore Horizon players, or people already building up an Xbox desk setup—in that case, it makes sense to keep an eye on launch day and official channels, since limited editions usually leave you with fewer choices if you wait too long. The second type is the purely practical crowd, especially those in dorms where several people take turns playing. That extra €10 on the controller becomes very real in that situation, so it’s better to wait for the design details and hands-on impressions before deciding whether to go for it. After all, for people like us who value the social side of gaming, whether we can play together and have a good time doing it will always matter more than whether an accessory is limited edition.

Overall, Forza Horizon 6 isn’t just bringing the game itself to the starting line on May 19—Microsoft also wants to bring players’ wallets onto the track along with it. Accessory tie-ins themselves aren’t unusual, but you can clearly see that companies now understand better and better how to turn “gaming atmosphere” into a full-package consumer experience. If more exclusive accessories really do get revealed later on, I’d guess quite a few car-loving players will go straight into “it’s expensive, but I still need the full set” mode.