New Xbox accessibility offerings revealed, including the Adaptive Joystick
Microsoft has unveiled several new accessibility product offerings, including the Xbox Adaptive Joystick.
They also include new wireless and customisable controllers designed for Xbox, and 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers.
In a post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft said there are over 425 million players with disabilities worldwide.
Its latest efforts to cater to this market include the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, which was designed as a wired companion to Xbox controllers, specifically for players with limited mobility.
“It includes four button inputs on the front, a standard Xbox thumbstick, and two additional buttons that mimic the bumper and trigger placement on a traditional controller,” according to Microsoft. “All these buttons are customisable, providing the flexibility to play in a way that’s most comfortable.”
The Xbox Adaptive Joystick will be available in select markets in early 2025, exclusively through the Microsoft Store, priced at $29.99.
Peripherals specialist 8BitDo’s Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller, which is available now for $59.99 in select markets, was also designed for gamers with limited mobility.
“It features low-resistance buttons and highly sensitive Hall Effect joysticks, making it easier for everyone to play. All buttons are conveniently accessible on the top of the controller, and it even has a non-slip silicone mat to keep it steady while gaming.”
The previously announced ByoWave Proteus Controller is now also officially available for purchase. Priced at $299, the controller is made of several balls that snap together to form whichever shape is most comfortable for the user.
Microsoft has also unveiled 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers, which are now available through Xbox Design Lab.
They’re available for the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Adaptive Joystick.
“This adaptive initiative offers players the choice of six adaptive thumbstick topper designs available for 3D
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