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Introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Thread starter Biosnake
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Pretty great. Props to MS for this. And it's much smaller than I thought it would be too. Good stuff.
I wonder if something like the CronosMAX would work with this to enable it to also work on PS4 and other conosles. More options are always a good thing.
Wow. People will be playing a console game for the first time.
Edit: Can this double as a fight stick?
Edit: Can this double as a fight stick?
I remember reading some detailed write-ups about how limited mobility affects handling controllers in which most of us never even think about. It was pretty heavy.
So yeah, this is really cool. Actually putting that notion into motion and getting a controller out there. I imagine it'll probably be pricey and not exactly selling gangbusters, but giving people the option is an awesome move and I hope it at least gets some recognition if obviously not financial success.
So yeah, this is really cool. Actually putting that notion into motion and getting a controller out there. I imagine it'll probably be pricey and not exactly selling gangbusters, but giving people the option is an awesome move and I hope it at least gets some recognition if obviously not financial success.
I really hope Nintendo and Sony reach out to Microsoft about adapting their own versions based on this one.
I know people whose life could quite literally change with a product like this. While I am personally lucky to not need such a product right now, I am incredibly glad you guys pushed through such a project that admittedly will not generate a lot of money, but will do marvels in terms of the accessibility that so many companies talk about but rarely actually work on properly. Our most used devices nowadays, smartphones, are pretty much not made with disabilities in mind at all, for example. It's fantastic that a product like this will soon release, the more people we can bring into gaming (again, in some cases) the better. Seriously, kudos.
Honestly full hats off to Microsoft, anything that provides additional gaming to people that need the extra accessibility options gets a big thumbs up. There should def be more options on the market for controllers like this.
This is seriously impressive. This seems like (some of) the fruit from the processes Spencer spoke about with regards to MSFT changing its core values after Nadella took over. Really considerate and inclusive step. I really hope other manufacturers follow suit and take Spencer up on the offer to use the design and technology.
Oh I know, I was just surprised that designing a controller around accessibility like this is finally what pushed them towards its inclusion for once. Because honestly a controller like this really benefits from it too.
This thing will be huge with modders too. So many possibilities.
I suspect I'll buy one to support the effort. Might come in handy for making an easier setup for my kids too.
I suspect I'll buy one to support the effort. Might come in handy for making an easier setup for my kids too.
Honestly great to see game companies beginning to put more of an effort towards assisting disabled gamers. I hope we see Nintendo and Sony also put out something similar so less and less are gated from enjoying gaming
it's like a USB version of the Wii Nunchuk
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018...wer-to-the-tricky-world-of-accessible-gaming/
scroll through the second set of photos, it's at the end (as well as a detailed description of it - it's literally a USB Wii Nunchuk, in its current form, but that may change)
Wow this was really touching. The fact that microsoft is putting effort into allowing all kind of gamers to do what they love is just awe inspiring. Excellent job microsoft. Mad props and respect for this
Absolutely amazing. Really awesome that they spent so much time developing this for people with disabilities.
Major Kudos Xbox Division
Major Kudos Xbox Division
Hopefully it will!
Have you considered writing Hazelight to see if they can support a "hold button to simulate continuous tapping" accessibility option to the game? Naughty Dog had this option in their last few games, IIRC, if Hazelight wants to see a working design implementation.
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Absolutely fantastic job Microsoft!
You should definitely address the devs directly. Many recent games that have QTE's that require you to hammer a certain button (Uncharted, GoW) have accessibility settings where the tapping can be changed to just holding the button. Should be easy to patch in. - or maybe it isn't ... not a dev. But worth a shot!
You should definitely address the devs directly. Many recent games that have QTE's that require you to hammer a certain button (Uncharted, GoW) have accessibility settings where the tapping can be changed to just holding the button. Should be easy to patch in. - or maybe it isn't ... not a dev. But worth a shot!
Article on Ablegamers
http://www.ablegamers.org/xbox-adaptive-controller-the-evolution-of-accessibility/
Special Effect also involved
https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/sp...n-development-of-new-xbox-adaptive-controller
http://www.ablegamers.org/xbox-adaptive-controller-the-evolution-of-accessibility/
Special Effect also involved
https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/sp...n-development-of-new-xbox-adaptive-controller
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I think this should be the next step, accessibility options in games themselves. Grab a controller now and games seem to need every button, have options to cut down button use. I think the auto drive and steer options in MK8 are great for example.
Man, I got a little teary eyed watching that. Amazing design. Really hope others follow suit, though this being Microsoft branded means it probably will work with Steam, so that's already a ton of ground covered in terms of library size.
This might be the most important gaming controller ever made.
Kudos to Microsoft for doing this.
Kudos to Microsoft for doing this.