The Xbox Adaptive Controller came into the gaming scene in 2018 after three years of conceptualization and development through Microsoft’s Inclusive Technologies Lab. Microsoft worked with ...

Microsoft officially released its Xbox Adaptive Joystick through the company's online store, marking a significant step in Xbox's ongoing accessibility initiative. First announced in August 2024, the ...

Xbox has announced four new accessibility options for gamers with disabilities. This includes three new accessibility devices and 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers. The new ...

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In the middle of the chaos of GDC 2025, Xbox Game Studios released a brand new Adaptive Joystick to help disabled gamers continue to play. The key element to this new design is that it allows players ...

Despite various woes in both the gaming hardware and software department, one place where Microsoft has always been the undisputed leader in gaming (in my opinion) is when it comes to accessibility.

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick has officially launched, giving users a new accessibility option for playing games. Bearing a striking resemblance to the Nintendo Wii's nunchuck controller, the Xbox ...

The Xbox team also shows off two other controllers—the 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller and the more premium ByoWave Proteus Controller—both of which are on sale now. I’ve contributed to PCMag ...

Last week, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick and adaptive thumbstick toppers were unveiled as part of Xbox's ongoing efforts to make gaming more accessible. Born in partnership with the disability community, ...

Why it matters: For gamers with accessibility needs, Microsoft just leveled up the controller game in a major way. The tech giant unveiled the Proteus Controller on Global Accessibility Awareness Day ...