Xbox Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Exciting Updates, Tim Dixon

In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Xbox has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity with a series of updates and new features aimed at making gaming more accessible to its diverse community of over 450 million players with disabilities.

Empowering Players with Disabilities

Xbox’s dedication to accessibility is evident in their continuous partnership with the disability community. Their efforts have led to the development of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which is set to receive updates expanding support for more USB-connected accessories. This initiative reflects Xbox’s understanding that accessibility solutions must be as unique as the individuals using them.

Innovative Hardware: The Proteus Controller

The announcement of the Proteus Controller is a significant milestone. This ‘Designed for Xbox’ controller kit features ‘snap and play’ parts, allowing players to customize their gaming setup to suit their individual needs. The controller is available for preorder and exemplifies Xbox’s investment in accessibility-focused hardware.

Software Updates and Community Engagement

Xbox is not just focusing on hardware but also on software and community support. They are introducing new filtering and sorting options in ‘My Games and Apps’ to help players find games with specific accessibility features. Additionally, Xbox Ambassadors can earn a new Accessibility Ally Badge, and Xbox Support has published articles categorized by disability to assist players in finding the features they need.

Game Accessibility Features Spotlight

Xbox highlighted several games with notable accessibility features, including ‘Candy Crush Soda Saga,’ ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III,’ and ‘Diablo IV.’ These games offer a range of settings to accommodate various disabilities, showcasing Xbox’s commitment to inclusive gaming experiences.

Supporting Game Developers

To aid developers in creating accessible games, Xbox has released a Game Accessibility Workshop Toolkit and a paper on the Accessibility of Gaming AI Experiences. These resources are designed to integrate accessibility into the development process from the start.

Xbox’s celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day is more than just a nod to inclusivity; it’s a testament to their ongoing journey towards creating a gaming environment where everyone is invited to play.

Gaming is about bringing people together to connect and join shared joyful experiences. To promote awareness and knowledge of accessibility support among all of our players

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