Introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller

"Create a custom controller experience that is uniquely yours. The Xbox Adaptive Controller connects to external switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks to help make gaming more accessible. Learn more at http://xbox.com/adaptive-controller .

Video with Audio Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_wL48Ip4Ko "

From http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/18/05/17/225229/microsoft-announces-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-players-with-disabilities ...

How it works: Explore the Xbox Adaptive Controller -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEKIAHrugZ4
ChaosEnginesays...

Part of me feels this is an incredibly cynical marketing move, but that part is overridden by the rest of me applauding Microsoft for doing something fucking awesome.

*quality

Also, love me a good *engineering solution to a problem

moonsammysays...

There are a few shots in there of the back of the controller - it looks like it can take a HUGE variety of input, which is clearly necessary for this purpose. Basically seems to be a giant adapter.

Edit: and then I realized the name. Dur.

jmdsays...

step 1) "We need a feel good medical promo for our new controller!"

Step 2) Sends footage taken to game trailer editors.

Step 3) faked camera shake added!

Mission accomplished

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