Despite various woes in both the gaming hardware and software department, one place where Microsoft has always been the undisputed leader in gaming (in my opinion) is when it comes to accessibility.

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In conjunction with this week’s Gamescom conference, Microsoft-owned Xbox on Wednesday announced a slew of notable updates in hardware and software. The news has pertinence to accessibility, of course ...

In the middle of the chaos of GDC 2025, Xbox Game Studios released a brand new Adaptive Joystick to help disabled gamers continue to play. The key element to this new design is that it allows players ...

In a magnanimous move, Microsoft is offering free 3D-print STL files for anyone who wants to customize their Xbox controllers ...

The latest result of Xbox’s accessibility efforts is the Adaptive Joystick. Revealed during Gamescom 2024, this new accessory is designed for players with limited mobility, making it easier for them ...

Xbox has announced four new accessibility options for gamers with disabilities. This includes three new accessibility devices and 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers. The new ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Gamescom has already unleashed new trailers and game reveals, but ...

Summary: Microsoft has announced a new controller aimed at players with disabilities called the Xbox Adaptive Joystick. It was designed as a companion accessory for the Xbox Adaptive Controller or ...

Not all consoles could stand the test of time. This became evident after brands like Sega, Atari, and Philips left the ...

The pricey Proteus accessibility controller lets you map any set of buttons on any side of a series of cubes. Reading time 3 minutes Want a controller that looks like a box? How about one shaped like ...

The Xbox team also shows off two other controllers—the 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller and the more premium ByoWave Proteus Controller—both of which are on sale now. I’ve contributed to PCMag ...