Despite various woes in both the gaming hardware and software department, one place where Microsoft has always been the undisputed leader in gaming (in my opinion) is when it comes to accessibility.

Microsoft has been championing better accessibility in gaming for years with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and now it’s ...

Microsoft demonstrated its leadership in accessible gaming hardware again on Wednesday with the announcement of a new one-handed joystick controller for Xbox and PC. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick works ...

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In a magnanimous move, Microsoft is offering free 3D-print STL files for anyone who wants to customize their Xbox controllers ...

In conjunction with this week’s Gamescom conference, Microsoft-owned Xbox on Wednesday announced a slew of notable updates in hardware and software. The news has pertinence to accessibility, of course ...

In the middle of the chaos of GDC 2025, Xbox Game Studios released a brand new Adaptive Joystick to help disabled gamers continue to play. The key element to this new design is that it allows players ...

The latest result of Xbox’s accessibility efforts is the Adaptive Joystick. Revealed during Gamescom 2024, this new accessory is designed for players with limited mobility, making it easier for them ...

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Microsoft just announced that its Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for purchase directly from the company. This news comes during the annual Ability Summit. The Adaptive Joystick is designed ...

Summary: Microsoft has announced a new controller aimed at players with disabilities called the Xbox Adaptive Joystick. It was designed as a companion accessory for the Xbox Adaptive Controller or ...

The Xbox team also shows off two other controllers—the 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller and the more premium ByoWave Proteus Controller—both of which are on sale now. I’ve contributed to PCMag ...