Created by peripherals company ByoWave as part of the “Designed for Xbox” program, the wireless controller consists of a small cube with interchangeable panels that include the controller buttons, D-pad, and analog sticks.
“Plug and play” parts connect together so gamers can create over 100 configurations and LED lighting variations. Therefore, one-handed gamers and other gamers with disabilities can use the controller in the most comfortable way. The buttons can also be remapped for a more personalized experience, although only through the companion app.
The Proteus controller will be compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and 11 upon launch.
In addition to launching the new controller, Microsoft also updated its $99.99 Xbox Adaptive Controller, which was released in 2018 and was designed to help players establish adaptive gaming settings.
The controller will soon support more accessories, with each USB port soon supporting up to 12 buttons, a second joystick and a hat switch. The firmware update will be available to the public over the next few months, but will be rolled out to Xbox Insiders in the coming weeks.
