SoT and the Xbox adaptive controller.

  • Ecljpse
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    First off I'll post a link so people know what I am going on about:

    Personally I play using an Elite controller on both PC and XBOX. While I would hardly qualify being left handed a disability controllers have always just been easier for me then using a mouse right handed and/or re-configuring my entire keyboard to play lefty. HOWEVER this may be the tool I need to overcome my laziness and start making some goofy controls!
    I mean @LogansDadToo could get a keyboard and mouse jury rigged into one (can't complain about PC players then mate! :p).
    Someone could take a concertina -image for reference:
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    and rig the buttons to the controller! How hilarious would THAT be?

    So here are my questions to the community: are you going to invest in a Adaptive controller? If so what crazy setup will you pursue with it? Will this help you or someone you know with an actual disability be able to play?

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  • Hudson RL
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    I think you’re missing the point of the controller and who’s it’s aimed towards tbh.

  • LogansDadToo
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    @ecljpse
    I can always moan about PC players m8y ;p
    I have actually been playing on pc more, hence why i haven't been on here moaning so much lately!
    Cheeky

  • Ecljpse
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    @hudson-rl One of the inspirations for the controller was the Elite controller since disabled people were able to map it to their needs. Yes it is aimed at disabled people but if the general public picks it up and starts making peripherals for it. It makes more adaptations available. Some random person who creates a button layout solely because they want to play with their feet may in fact enable someone less fortunate to be able to play.

    That is what is great about it. By using it and goofing off with it (and sharing your ideas and experiments) you could be helping people. The Elite controller is only so different then a standard controller yet it helps a lot of people.

  • PikAvenger
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    @hudson-rl Just because it's intention is to allow people with accessibility problems to play games, doesn't mean that others can't buy (and support) it and use it how they want to.

  • Flippin Loud
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    EAT IT PLAYSTATION!

  • iDuskk
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    @hudson-rl said in SoT and the Xbox adaptive controller.:

    I think you’re missing the point of the controller and who’s it’s aimed towards tbh.

    It might seem a little distasteful but I'm sure op means no disrespect. Plus people buying more adaptive controllers will show that there is a market for them, and other accessible products might be made.

    At the end of the day, that's a good thing.

  • AwesomecoreUSA
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    @simplybutta Sony hate people with accessibility needs ye know... actively hate them. It be true!

  • WokedUp
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    @hudson-rl The beauty of universal design is that it can be adapted for a variety of uses.

    While the intent is to work for a specific community, the design itself is open to interpretation. Much like the Q-Tip.

  • Lady AllRin
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    @ecljpse said in SoT and the Xbox adaptive controller.:

    That is what is great about it. By using it and goofing off with it (and sharing your ideas and experiments) you could be helping people.

    Many innovations have come about by people just using something that already exists in a new and unexpected way. I'm happy that this new controller will make gaming more accessible and that is it's primary focus, but you betcha that it opens up a whole new peripheral for people to use creatively.

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