Microsoft reveals new Proteus accessibility controller for Xbox

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Proteus Controller, a new customisable controller aimed at gamers with accessibility issues.

The controller will begin shipping this autumn and will cost $299. Players who purchase the controller during the pre-order window will receive 15% off the RRP.

The controller is made of several balls that snap together to form whichever shape is most comfortable for the user. According to manufacturer ByoWave, the controller will work with Xbox Series consoles, as well as Xbox One and PC at launch.

The controller will not support PlayStation consoles or Nintendo Switch, although ByoWave has said that it would like to work with both platform holders in the future.

PlayStation launched its accessibility-focused controller, the PS5 Access Controller, last year.

Alongside the Proteus reveal, Microsoft announced that the current Xbox Adaptive Controller will receive an update. Each port on the controller now supports up to 12 buttons, a second stick, and a hat switch.

This update will be rolled out to Xbox Insiders over the coming weeks and be available publicly via a controller update prompt in the coming months.

Players can also now filter and sort games shown in My Games & Apps on console based on the accessibility or technical features they support.