Microsoft has announced the Xbox Adaptive Controller, an Xbox controller designed for people with disabilities. The device was leaked earlier this week. It has two large programmable buttons and 19 slots that can be connected to a range of controllers, buttons, and switches to make it easier for a wider range of people to play games on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs.
“I can customize my interface with the Xbox Adaptive Controller the way I want it,” says Solomon Romney, a Microsoft Store learning specialist who was born without fingers on his left hand. “If I want to play a game with my feet, I can. I can make the controllers fit my body, my wants, and my needs, and I can change them whenever I want. Plug in what you need and you’re good to go. It takes almost no time to set it up and use it. It couldn’t be simpler.”
Among its most notable features are its connectivity and adaptability, allowing gamers to create a setup that works for them based on their capabilities and needs. While it's not an all-in-one solution, for many games, with the use of peripherals and the remapping of the Xbox system-level button, the possibilities could be endless.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller will cost $99.99 and will be released later this year. For more details on the design and development of the device, you can visit Polygon.
