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Microsoft reveals Xbox Adaptive Joystick for players with limited mobility

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick features swappable thumbstick toppers.

Donovan Erskine

August 21, 2024 10:25 AM

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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 to enjoy the game they love. The controller is set to be released in early 2025.

The announcement trailer for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick shows the various ways the device can be used. It showcases the various thumbstick toppers that users can swap in to find what works best for them. The toppers can be 3D printed after being designed and downloaded from Xbox Design Lab.

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick can be used in conjunction with the Adaptive Controller, as well as the standard Xbox controller. The company also revealed the 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller, another peripheral designed around accessibility.

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick will cost $29.99 USD when it launches in early 2025. For more news regarding accessibility in gaming as well as the other major announcements from Gamescom 2024, stay right here on Shacknews.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a young journalist from Maryland, who likes to game. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge Scream nerd and film fanatic that will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_