Twitter user WalkingCat has this week leaked the
first images of a new Microsoft Xbox controller specifically designed for
accessibility. The new Xbox controller
includes two oversized A and B pads, a d-pad, and the usual Xbox button and
navigation controls. The new Xbox accessibility controller is expected to be
officially unveiled during next month’s E3 2018 games conference.
The controller is currently codenamed Project Z and
appears to have programmable A and B pads, together with a three-light LED
indicator that was first included on a second-generation Xbox One Elite
controller leak. The accessibility controller is also included with an Xbox
headphone jack and USB port. Together with a variety of other connections and
inputs to enable the controller to be used by other applications. The Windows
Central website writes:
Expect more details to be announced during
Microsoft’s E3 2018 keynote which takes place next month on June 10th 2018. As
soon as we hear any more details regards pricing and availability we will keep
you up to speed as always.
