Patent For New Controller Offers Braille-Assisting Features

Microsoft has already got their hand in assisting players with disabilities just last year with the Xbox Adaptive Controller which offers those hindered from their conditions to still play games with less of a hassle thanks to the easily programmable buttons and several different options available for the respected individual. Now a new patent has surface from the tech giant revealing more accessible characteristics towards helping those visibly impaired.

Discover by tech outlet LetsGoDigital, the latest patent from Microsoft is shown to include six different paddles on the back of an Xbox controller, similar to the Xbox Elite Controller. But unlike the more hardened gamepad, this one in particular has six braille characters which responds to the game and rises out for those using the controller.

On top of the more apparent feature displayed on the new controller, the patent also reads to offer speech to braille conversion software allowing the player to also take part in chatting or even livestream.

As of reporting this, there is no word on when players can expect the controller to be available for purchase. Closing in on about a month before E3, there is a good chance Microsoft will showcase the patented controller in Los Angeles.

What are your thoughts on Microsoft continuing their initiative to help disabled players?

Source: LetsGoDigital