Microsoft adding Xbox adaptive joystick
Microsoft has now brought the Xbox adaptive joystick announced some time ago. The product can now be exclusive About the Microsoft Store be bought. The price is 29.99 euros.
Gaming for everyone
Microsoft had already presented the product in August last year, with a planned market launch for the beginning of 2025. Now the joystick, which was specially developed for users with restricted mobility, is actually available and is intended to supplement the Xbox adaptive controller that has been available for a long time.
The adaptive joystick has four customizable keys on the front, additional shoulder buttons and a trigger button on the back. In addition, an Xbox typical thumb stick is integrated. The design enables one -handed operation and offers a threaded bore for attachment to movable brackets or tripods. This allows even more flexible use, for example by players who control the joystick with the chin.
A special feature of the new joystick is the possibility to expand it with individually customizable 3D printed accessories. This means that the device can be better adapted to the needs of the respective user. This adaptability facilitates control and makes gaming more accessible to people with motor restrictions.
More accessibility
The adaptive joystick has no wireless connection, but it can be connected directly to an Xbox or a PC via a USB connection. Alternatively, it can also be used in combination with Microsoft’s adaptive controller that offers various expansion options for barrier -free gaming. In addition to the presentation of the joystick, Microsoft has also released a new design manual for barrier -free packaging.
The packaging of the adaptive joystick relies on a sustainable and easily accessible design, similar to how it has already been introduced by the adaptive controller. The aim is to avoid complicated plastic packaging and to make unpacking as easy as possible for all users.
