News from Xbox – Xbox Adaptive Joystick Available Now / ID@Xbox: 1,000+ Games Published in 2024
With more than 429 million players with some form of disability, embedding accessibility and inclusive design into Xbox products is critical. Today at the Microsoft Ability Summit, Xbox announced that the Xbox Adaptive Joystick ($29.99 USD ERP, $44.95 AUD) is officially available for purchase.
Its versatility allows players to seamlessly incorporate the controller into their existing gaming setups for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles and Windows 11 PCs, and is designed to be a companion for other Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available for purchase exclusively from Microsoft Store.
Additionally, on Xbox Wire in tandem with GDC 2025, we shared a recap of this year at ID@Xbox and how the program continues to support independent developers from around the world. The blog from ID@Xbox Director Guy Richards included the following news:
- Over 1,000 games on Xbox support Xbox Play Anywhere – with more on the way.
- Xbox Play Anywhere [XPA] titles have seen 20% more hours played than non-XPA titles.
- More than $5B paid to independent developers since 2013.
- The Developer Acceleration Program empowers more than 200 teams worldwide to share fresh perspectives and untold stories on Xbox. With more than 75 games launched and more on the way, we’re amplifying new voices and expanding the gaming experience for everyone.
- 11 XPA titles made available to press and creators at our GDC hands-on event, which includes developers representing 10 countries.
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