Microsoft has announced two new chrome controllers for Xbox 360, coming in black and purple flavours.

Microsoft's Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb revealed the pads over on his blog last night.

Here they are:

Hryb confirmed that the controllers feature a "transforming d-pad" and will launch in March at $54.99. They'll be available exclusively at US Best Buy stores and the Microsoft store. There's currently no word on a wider European release.

What do you think?

Via Eurogamer.