Microsoft announce new Proteus controller for disabled gamers

[Gamernyc78]

Microsoft announces the Proteus Controller, a gamepad for Xbox gamers with disabilities

Microsoft also updated its 2018 controller.

www.theverge.com

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced the Proteus Controller, a $299 modular video game controller kit that lets Xbox gamers with disabilities customize their controllers.

Created by peripheral company ByoWave as part of the Designed for Xbox program, the wireless controller consists of small cubes with interchangeable faceplates that include controller buttons, a directional pad, and analog sticks.

The “snap and play” parts connect together so gamers can build more than 100 configurations and LED lighting variations. As a result, one-handed gamers and other players with disabilities can use the controller in a way that’s most comfortable for them. The buttons are also remappable for a more individualized experience, albeit only via the companion app.

 

[shrike0fth0rns]

Microsoft announces the Proteus Controller, a gamepad for Xbox gamers with disabilities

Microsoft also updated its 2018 controller.

www.theverge.com

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced the Proteus Controller, a $299 modular video game controller kit that lets Xbox gamers with disabilities customize their controllers.

Created by peripheral company ByoWave as part of the Designed for Xbox program, the wireless controller consists of small cubes with interchangeable faceplates that include controller buttons, a directional pad, and analog sticks.

The “snap and play” parts connect together so gamers can build more than 100 configurations and LED lighting variations. As a result, one-handed gamers and other players with disabilities can use the controller in a way that’s most comfortable for them. The buttons are also remappable for a more individualized experience, albeit only via the companion app.

bad timing the console being where it is. They are better off licensing it to a 3rd party to make one compatible with ps5 and switch2. I don’t see much of a market for a $300 controller on a dying console.

 

[Gamernyc78]

bad timing the console being where it is. They are better off licensing it to a 3rd party to make one compatible with ps5 and switch2. I don’t see much of a market for a $300 controller on a dying console.

I agree but Sony Already has their great accessibility controller, no one would choose this one over tht one and if thy do might be very few.

 

[Yurinka]

It's so fucking expensive but looks very cool. It's a great idea and I like to see companies doing this kind of stuff.

bad timing the console being where it is. They are better off licensing it to a 3rd party to make one compatible with ps5 and switch2. I don’t see much of a market for a $300 controller on a dying console.

Many people buys Xbox pads to play on PC. And well, if desired with an adaptor you can use xbox gamepass on PS or Switch, too.

 

[Zzero]

Sounds neat, I would have liked to see a picture rather than artistic cgi though. Like what is it gonna look like?