Microsoft has announced a modular set of controllers for video games - the Proteus Controller . Such a controller can be customized to the specific needs of the user. It will cost $299, informs The Verge .
Created by peripheral company ByoWave as part of the Designed for Xbox program , the wireless controller consists of small spheres with interchangeable faceplates that house the controller's buttons and analog sticks.
The design of the gamepad allows you to create more than 100 combinations. Thanks to this, gamers with disabilities will be able to use the controller in the most convenient way for them. The buttons can also be reprogrammed for a more personalized experience via the app.
At launch, the Proteus Controller will work with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and 11. ByoWave says it won't support PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch , though it's open to partnering with those platforms.
The controller is expected to go on sale this fall, but you can pre-order it now on ByoWave's website for a discounted price of $255. The kit includes a USB-C charging cable, a Bluetooth dongle, as well as other details such as left and right sticks to create a traditional gamepad and two large peripherals.
Along with the new controller, Microsoft is also updating its $99.99 Xbox Adaptive Controller , which was released in 2018.
