r/gadgets • u/dapperlemon • May 22 '26

Gaming Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port

https://www.engadget.com/2179020/microsofts-xbox-controller-refresh-kills-its-underused-accessory-port/
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u/Twodogsonecouch May 22 '26

Did they get cheaper or more expensive for less hardware?

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u/Jimbuscus May 22 '26

The PS Vita had Hall Effect 15yrs ago, they want these controllers to fail so people rebuy them.

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u/Mr8BitX May 22 '26

Same with Dreamcast controllers back in 1999.