Microsoft announced the new Proteus Controller, a $299 modular kit designed to allow Xbox players with disabilities to customize the device to their needs. Created by the ByoWave company as part of the “Designed for Xbox” program, this wireless controller is made up of small cubes with interchangeable face plates that include buttons, a directional pad and analog sticks. The “snap and play” parts connect to each other allowing players to create over one hundred different configurations and LED lighting variations. Thanks to this innovation, one-handed gamers and others with disabilities can use the controller in a way that is most comfortable for them. The buttons are also remappable for a more personalized experience, although only via the dedicated app.
The Proteus Controller will be compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and 11 at launch this fall. It will not support PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch, although ByoWave is open to future collaborations with these platforms. The controller is currently available for pre-order on the ByoWave website, currently only in the USA, at a discounted price of $255. The kit includes a USB-C charging cable, a Bluetooth dongle, and other components like left and right grips to create a traditional gamepad and two large single-button peripherals.
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