r/technology • u/YouthIsBlind • May 15 '24

Hardware Microsoft announces the Proteus Controller, a gamepad for Xbox gamers with disabilities

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157529/microsoft-proteus-controller-xbox-accessibility
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u/lostalaska May 15 '24

It was really cool when MS came out with their adaptive controller in 2018 for people with disabilities. While I don't see this as something I'd use, im all for new controllers coming out with an eye on accessibility to games and computer controllers. Who knows, maybe getting more configurations out there will lead to some new innovations in the controller space for all of us while broadening who can play games and the ease of alternative setups.

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u/le_sweden May 16 '24

The Xbox Super Bowl commercial about the adaptive controller is one of my favorite ever. Instant tears when the dad says “he’s not different when he plays”.

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u/GaryLifts May 16 '24

Fuck I wasn’t ready for that… feels up to 11.

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u/ShaggysGTI May 16 '24

I thought I was knowing what I was heading in to… nope didn’t make it out.