Microsoft, Byowave, and 8BitDo team up to create new 'Designed for Xbox' accessibility controllers

Date:
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:30:54 +0000

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Xbox has announced a range of new accessibility controllers at Gamescom 2024.

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Microsoft has announced a new range of 'Designed for Xbox' accessibility controllers at Gamescom 2024. One has been created in-house, while others
come from manufacturers Byowave and 8BitDo.

First up is the Xbox Adaptive Joystick. Launching in 'early 2025' and being sold exclusively through the Microsoft Store for $29.99 (around 24.99), this will be an entry-level wired joystick "designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility as a companion for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 ," according to a Microsoft press release.

Next up is Byowave's 'Designed for Xbox' Proteus Controller . Available to
buy now from Byowave's website, this is a highly modular controller that allows players to snap together individual, sphere-like pieces to tailor a gaming experience to their needs and preferences. Some examples include stacked vertically to resemble a flight stick or as a 2x2 layout with sticks and modules facing outwards. At $299 (around 229) it certainly doesn't come cheap, though.

Lastly is 8BitDo's contribution: the 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller for Xbox. 8BitDo regularly features in our guides to the best Xbox
controllers and best PC controllers , and it's no surprise here that the brand's new accessibility pad has low-resistance face buttons, Hall effect thumbsticks, and a symmetrical layout for greater ease of use. It's also compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller and is purchasable now for
$59.99 from 8BitDo's website .

Microsoft is also expanding its Xbox Design Lab service with 3D printable files for adaptive thumbsticks toppers . Microsoft is providing this service at no extra cost, and six thumbstick designs are available to suit a variety of playstyles and preferences. You might also like... The new Nacon
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