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Xbox Adaptive Controller Now Available for $99 - Cool Xbox Marketing Video

Klobrille

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Let's all hope this beautiful thing can make gaming accessible to as many people as possible.




Available at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online for $99.99, the first-of-its-kind Xbox Adaptive Controller will be available starting today, so even more gamers from around the world can engage with their friends and favorite gaming content on Xbox One and Windows 10.
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MS Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d8
Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com/accessories/xbox-adaptive-controller/166674

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-now-available/

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Pitchfork

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Brilliant! Fantastic work from Microsoft and Xbox

One of the best tech moves I've seen for years in terms of innovation and moving gaming forward
 
xxracerxx

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I have no need for one, but I may buy a few and donate them to the hospital my wife works for.

Such a fantastic product.
 
JJD

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Man this is fucking amazing.

Congratulations to MS for making gaming possible for a lot of people. They really deserve a lot of praise for this.
 
NintendoNinjaNews

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As crazy as it sounds they should make a de-Adaptive controller to give gamers like myself a idea into what it's really like to play disabled.
 

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Who's going to be the first one to create a full-blown Battlemech cockpit with this thing? So many possibilities.
 

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Very very cool of MS to do.

And the the price is very reasonable as far as stuff like this normally goes.
 

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This is the best thing to happen to videogames in a very long time. Incredible stuff about a subject very dear to my heart.
 
IMACOMPUTA

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It's incredible that MS is doing this.

It opens up a lot of DIY possibility too. Awesome all around.
 
Raide

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Makes me warm and fuzzy to see this kind of thing. Amazing to see MS go this far but also for others to embrace it for the betterment of all gamers.
 
Absinthe

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Great video!

Very cool of Microsoft to take this approach. From what I hear they're doing this with software as well. Making it as accessible as possible to everyone
 
Heretic

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This is incredible. Got a bit emotional when he won at the end despite cheating :p haha

Opens up a ton of fun gaming opportunities with your friends also. Some cool speed run ideas.
 
Naner

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Such an amazing device. I'm going to be so happy every time I hear a story of a person who's able to play thanks to it.

As a bonus, it allows people to easily come up with wacky controller setups.

Amazing device and amazing campaign about it. Kudos to Microsoft all the way.
 

Addy Edwin

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Does the price seem a little bit steep to you guys, especially if you factor in the separate big buttons and joysticks and stuff? Could almost run for around $200 then
 
Indy in the Fridge

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Zach could be a sponsor for women's wedges and I'd still buy a pair. Love that dude. Love what MS has achieved with the controller too.
 
Ultimadrago

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"He's a baby and what's the first thing you do to babies? You spank them."

lol! Nice video and neat controller.
 
Sushigod7

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Love that video good for you MS hope to see everyone allow this to be run on their consoles.
 
RedRum

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That video was fucking hilarious, lol. Great stuff.
 
Shaneus

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This video was both heartwarming and fucking hilarious. More gamers = more happy people!
 
Zvonimir Boban

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Addy Edwin said:
Does the price seem a little bit steep to you guys, especially if you factor in the separate big buttons and joysticks and stuff? Could almost run for around $200 then
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I thought the same at first but apparently the alternatives are all custom made to order by small companies and they cost much more. This is actually pretty good value as far as I'm aware


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https://mashable.com/2018/05/17/xbox-adaptive-controller-price-specs/?europe=true

Being able to add attachments using standardized ports is a big deal for this kind of controller, especially at the price Microsoft has set. Attachments — which will need to be obtained from third-parties — obviously add to the cost, but the total price for most will still probably be less than it is for other current options.

To make sure the Adaptive Controller does all the right, necessary things, Microsoft worked closely with the AbleGamers Charity throughout the testing process. The nonprofit organization works to bring greater accessibility into the gaming space, and that work often includes dealing directly with individuals and finding solutions that fit each of their needs.

"Through our grant program, we actually made a little box that would take switches [to interact with an attached controller], but it took a lot of hours to make and the total cost was about $400 per unit," AbleGamers program director Craig Kaufman said during our meeting.
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TheBeardedOne

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That's a great video, and I love that Microsoft has done this. It's an amazing step forward.

I love Zach Anner as well. He's great and makes lots of really good and truly funny videos.
 
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