
The late 1990s and early 2000s were dominated by gaming consoles, handhelds, and accessories clad in colorful, translucent plastic. Many of us fondly remember those purple and green hues, like the iconic original Xbox, and lament how drab and grey most modern technology has become.
The last few years have seen a resurgence in transparent technology, though, with companies embracing the "retro" vibes with throwback designs and even entirely new approaches, like the Barebones One Xbox Edition mobile controller we tested.