- #PDP XBOX ONE CONTROLLER COVER FULL#
- #PDP XBOX ONE CONTROLLER COVER PRO#
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If a disabled player is looking to purchase a next-gen console with an Xbox Adaptive Controller, that price equates to almost $1000. If they require additional components, the price significantly skyrockets. For disabled individuals on fixed incomes who wish to purchase a set-up like mine, they can expect to spend upwards of $270. For a controller with the tagline “When everybody plays, we all win,” charging an exorbitant amount of money negates the “everybody” aspect of the device. Therein lies the ultimate problem with the Xbox Adaptive Controller. While beneficial for the curvature of my hand, my wallet was begging for mercy after spending $65. I ended up purchasing the Ministix-Nu, a device that features a Nintendo Joy-Con stick on a sturdy base. However, for disabled players, like myself, who are unable to hold or grasp these devices, several organizations, such as Warfighter Engaged, design products that resemble more traditional joysticks. These will cost $20 and $40, respectively.
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Microsoft currently sells two: the PDP One-Handed Joystick, modeled after a traditional Nintendo WII nunchuck, and the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick, modeled after a flight stick. Now, there are several options for purchasing joysticks.
Unfortunately, the expenses don’t stop there, as players will need to spend more money as they still do not have joysticks. Currently, this combination of wires, buttons, and switches costs a total of $200. However, this package will cost an additional $100. To effectively cover all bases in terms of buttons and switches, I highly recommend purchasing the AGK. Without other buttons and joysticks, the XAC only features 8 buttons in total.
#PDP XBOX ONE CONTROLLER COVER FULL#
However, the initial purchase does little to unlock the full potential. Realistically, that’s not too outrageous, especially considering its overall use and compatibility. If a disabled player is interested in purchasing the controller, they must spend $100. Economically speaking, the XAC and its components are far from accessible for disabled individuals. Physically speaking, the XAC and AGK are two pieces of tech that I hope will be supported and mimicked by other companies for years to come.
Unfortunately, not all is perfect with the devices.
To have some of them restored through a device is immeasurable beyond words. Having a progressive disease means watching my faculties continuously worsen throughout my life. To perform a simple 5-hit string followed by a super move may seem simplistic to some, but for me, it was a reclamation of independence. Roughly two years ago, I lost the ability to perform intricate combos within fighting games, one of my favorite genres. With the AGK, I found a suitable combination of buttons and positions that allows me to easily perform combos with Ryu on Street Fighter V. Too often, I found myself struggling with standard controllers, unable to properly reach buttons or comfortably grasp them based on their design. Physically disabled players can choose what to use, as well as where to place each component. With 10 buttons (four light touch, three small and three large), two triggers, each capable of being tuned for force, and several velcro pads for positioning. The companion AGK is solely designed to provide buttons and triggers for the XAC.
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Regardless of the game, individuals can create an experience that is wholly unique and physically accessible.Īdditionally, the XAC can function on the current generation of Xbox consoles, the next generation of Xbox consoles, and PCs with Windows 10, meaning that the successful accessibility innovation is not tied to one specific device. Each XAC features 22 ports (one for a headset), along with an official app that allows for three fully customizable profiles. On September 4, 2018, the Xbox Adaptive Controller launched, with the Logitech G Adaptive Gaming Kit releasing approximately one year later on November 18, 2019.
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