Need yourself some new Xbox gear? A new console perhaps? How about some super accessible new controllers? Xbox have got your back.
We previously heard of the all-new Xbox Series consoles at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, but now all three of those options are available for pre-order. That means you can beef up your console game with the new Xbox Series S – 1TB, or via a couple of Xbox Series X options; a 1TB Digital Edition or that of the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition.
New Xbox consoles?
All three consoles release come October 15th 2024, following in select countries a couple of weeks later on October 29th.
- The Xbox Series S – 1TB ($349.99 USD) is equipped with 1TB of storage and is featured in Robot White. Now with double the storage, you can store even more of your favorite games.
- The Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition ($449.99 USD) is equipped with 1TB of storage, is all-digital, and is featured in Robot White for the first time.
- The Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition ($599.99 USD) is equipped with 2TB of storage and features a unique design and includes a matching Xbox Wireless controller with a Galaxy Black D-pad and Velocity Green back case.
Which console floats your boat? For us, it’s the all-digital Xbox Series X in Robot White.
Better accessibility options
Bigger news though comes in the form of the additional accessibility offerings that have come to market. These have seen Xbox go into partnership with the Gaming & Disability community, as well as some non-proft organisations to cover multiple bases.
We’ll be best off leaving the exact specifications and wordings to those at the Xbox News Wire. Go and check out their post…
- The Xbox Adaptive Joystick ($29.99 USD ERP), is an affordable entry-level, singular, wired joystick designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility as a companion for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick will be launching in early 2025 in select Xbox markets worldwide and sold exclusively through the Microsoft Store.
- 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers, is a complementary service offered with Xbox Design Lab that allows players to configure six different 3D printable thumbstick topper designs for the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, the Xbox Wireless Controller, or the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. These thumbstick topper files are additional options beyond the standard thumbsticks that come with controllers. Xbox Design Lab outputs the design files that players can then 3D print or take to any 3D printing service of their choosing. The 3D printable files for adaptive thumbstick toppers are available now with Xbox Design Lab.
- The Designed for Xbox Proteus Controller ($299 USD ERP), created by ByoWave, is a modular adaptive kit giving disabled gamers the tools to build their own way to play. The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox games on console and PC right out of the box. The ByoWave Proteus Controller is now available in select markets worldwide.
- The Designed for Xbox Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller ($59.99 USD ERP), created by 8BitDo, is a compact and lightweight controller designed for gamers with limited mobility, featuring low-resistance buttons and Hall Effect joysticks with greater sensitivity. The unified face-button layout offers easy access to all buttons on the top of the device, and comes with large, programmable Super Buttons that are also compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller. The 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller is now available in select markets worldwide.
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