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New eye control methods coming to iPhone and Android
Both Apple and Google have announced new ways to control apps on their mobile operating systems using eye tracking or facial expressions.
Updates to Xbox Cloud and Xbox Adaptive Controller
Last week Microsoft announced a few interesting updates for Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Byowave Proteus Controller for Xbox and PC available for preorder
Preorders for the modular Byowave Proteus Controller were announced last week by Microsoft. The controller is expected to ship in the fall.
Our Odyssey releases Overjoyed Accessible Controller
Our Odyssey released the Overjoyed Accessible Controller, a virtual controller usable by mouse or eye movement for PC and console games.
Xbox Adaptive Controller guides expand with player spotlights
Microsoft published player spotlights with their Xbox Adaptive Controller guides. Each featuring a disabled gamer explaining their setup.
Recent PS5 update breaks Cronus Zen, Besavior U5
A recent PS5 update has broken compatibility with several third-party controller adapters like the Cronus Zen and Besavior U5.
Access Controller for PS5 support hub and video guides released
A new support hub and video guides for the Access Controller for PS5 explain how players can unpack, setup, and customize their controller.
Xbox unlicensed accessory block sparks adaptive controller concerns – Updated
Xbox error 0x82d60002 exposes a policy change to block unlicensed accessories, which may affect adaptive controller setups on Xbox consoles.
PlayStation reveals Access Controller packaging and Logitech kit
PlayStation revealed the accessible packaging of the Access Controller for PS5, and shared details about a Logitech G Adaptive Gaming kit.
PlayStation 5 accessibility features like Copilot and UI haptics now available
An accessibility feature similar to Copilot and haptic feedback for system UI is now available for all players on PlayStation 5.
PlayStation 5 beta update adds Copilot, UI haptics
A beta update for PlayStation 5 rolls out to testers and adds an accessibility feature similar to Copilot and haptic feedback for system UI.
Keyboard button mapping coming to some Xbox controllers
An Xbox Insiders preview adds keyboard button mapping to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Sony reveals Access controller release date and pricing
On the Playstation Blog, Sony has revealed the release date and pricing for the Access controller for PS5.
Microsoft published user guides for the Xbox Adaptive Controller
Microsoft has published a series of guides about the Xbox Adaptive Controller, including videos describing specific aspects of the XAC.
The Access controller previously known as Leonardo
Sony has announced the name and details of their adaptive controller previously announced as Project Leonardo: Access controller for PS5.
Google reveals Project Gameface, mouse control using facial expressions
Google revealed Project Gameface, designed to allow players to control the computer’s cursor with nothing but their face.