For under a decade, Microsoft has made promises to accommodate disabled players on its platform and beyond for other systems too. One element of this effort is the push for accessibility-first accessories on PC. In summer 2022, a line of products catered to disabled players was announced offering a slew of devices forged for select disabilities was revealed.
Additionally, the Xbox firm is continuing to support its users on Xbox too. In one announcement at the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, more updates benefiting the Xbox Adaptive Controller was promised to be in the pipeline for the peripheral. And, more emphasis in its delivery of features would keep disabled users in perspective. Guidelines that also kept disabled players in frame was also established previously.
Now in a new announcement with Byowave, Xbox is preparing to release the ‘Proteus’ Controller later this year. Costing $299, there is currently a discount on the Byowave Store which reduces the price to $255.
The Designed for Xbox team has been collaborating closely with our partners at Byowave to develop the Proteus Controller, a modular adaptive kit giving disabled gamers the tools to build their own way to play. The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox and PC games right out of the box.
“The Proteus Controller All-in-One Kit allows gamers to build their own way to play. The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox and PC games right out of the box. With this one kit, players can build over 100 million traditional and custom configuration and LED lighting variations,” the store listing reads.
Elsewhere from Microsoft, it also shared new updates for the Xbox Adaptive Controller is underway with plans to hit Xbox Insider rings in the coming months. “The Xbox Adaptive Controller was created to support players with limited mobility in building adaptive gaming setups unique to their needs.
“Based on community feedback from an update impacting unauthorized accessories on our platform, we are updating the Xbox Adaptive Controller to expand support for more accessories connected via USB port. This update will better support full functionality of some accessibility peripherals. Each port now supports up to 12 buttons, a second stick, and a hat switch.”
Are you planning to get the Proteus Controller?
The Xbox Proteus Controller launches sometime in fall 2024.
Source: Xbox Wire
