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Ben Wilson of Windows Central holds a white Xbox Adaptive Joystick close to the camera, featuring a black thumbstick and four round buttons.
One year later, the XBOX Adaptive Joystick has changed our gaming life

By Ben Wilson Published

Xbox XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.

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Xbox Adaptive Joystick review: Microsoft's affordable accessibility

By Ben Wilson Published

Review The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.

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Xbox reveals a new accessibility-focused Adaptive Joystick — and players can now 3D print their own thumbstick toppers

By Samuel Tolbert Published

Accessibility The new Xbox Adaptive Joystick is coming in early 2025, while players can now 3D print their own thumbstick toppers for the existing Adaptive Controller.

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Microsoft introduces new Proteus Xbox accessibility controller, preorders available now

By Samuel Tolbert Published

Accessibility Microsoft is introducing the new Proteus Controller, which has been designed in tandem with Byowave to create a new accessibility-focused controller for Xbox players.

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As Microsoft blocks Xbox fighting game and disability accessories, XIM cheaters will escape the ban

By Jez Corden Published

Invader Xim Microsoft has decided against banning XIM and Cronus cheaters from the new Xbox accessories rules, despite having the APIs to do so.

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Xbox's new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories from November thanks to error '0x82d60002' (UPDATE)

By Jennifer Young Last updated

XBOX Got error 0x82d60002 on your Xbox accessory? There's no fix, Xbox is going to block the use of detected unauthorized accessories with its consoles from November 12, 2023.

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Microsoft to bring Xbox Series X|S controller features to older controllers in future update

By Zachary Boddy Published

These aging accessories are about to become a little better

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What's next for Xbox accessibility tech? Microsoft isn't sure.

By Sean Endicott Published

The Xbox Adaptive Controller meets many people's accessibility needs, and it's hard to design a follow-up act.

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Xbox is combating exclusion with its accessibility drive, and others should follow

By Jez Corden Last updated

Microsoft's accessibility drive is yielding real-world results for individuals everywhere.

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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will support the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other gamepads

By Jez Corden Published

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is the next big WoW expansion, and it's coming with some accessibility boosts too.

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