At the Xbox offices they continue to be committed to Empowering all players so that they can experience the titles they want, wherever they are and with the people they want, in a completely functional way for them. This translates into their efforts to make games accessible to More than 425 million disabled gamers worldwide.
This commitment has been reconfirmed at Gamescom 2024, an event at which Three new accessibility devices and 3D printable files for adaptive controller toppers. These new options created with the collaboration of the community Gaming & Disability and other nonprofit organizations, includes the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, complementary 3D printable files for the Adaptive Joystick covers, and two controllers designed for Xbox: The Proteus of ByoWave and the wireless controller Lite SE 2.4G from 8BitDo. We review each of them below:
Xbox Adaptive Joystick
It is an affordable, unique, wired joystick, Designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Adaptive Joystick will launch in early 2025 in select markets.
3D printable files
This adaptable element for the joystick protectors is the responsibility of a complementary service from Xbox Design Lab, which allows you to configure six different layouts 3D printable joysticks for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, Wireless Controller, or Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. These printable files They are additional options to the standard joysticks that come with the controllers. With these design files players can 3D print or take to any 3D printing shop for customizable joystick covers.
Proteus Remote
Designed for Xbox and created by ByoWave, it is an adaptable modular kit that offers disabled players the tools to build your own way of playingThe controller pack features snap-and-play pieces that easily connect together and comes with everything you need to play on console and PC.
2.4G Wireless Controller
Designed for Xbox Lite SE and created by 8BitDo, it is a compact and lightweight controller created for players with limited mobilitywhich features low-resistance buttons and Hall-effect joysticks with increased sensitivity. The unified button layout on a single face provides easy access to all buttons on the top of the device, and comes with large programmable Super Buttons that are also compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
In addition to these controllers, Xbox has shared details on the toggle hold feature, a new accessibility feature, and accessible packaging for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick and the new Xbox Series X|S consoles.