After the information about the specifications of the Xbox Series X, Microsoft has now also commented quite extensively on the gamepad of the new console. The same gets a number of adjustments.
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We now know a lot about the new Xbox Series X since the last blog entry on Xbox.com. But the information is not over yet, because now the focus is on the new controller, which has some adjustments compared to the previous Xbox One gamepad, but without throwing the basic design overboard.
Among other things, the size of the controller will be adjusted to make it accessible to more players: "A major change is adapting to a larger number of hand sizes, especially smaller hands. By adapting to hands that resemble those of an average 8-year-old, we improve accessibility for millions of people without having to deal with those with larger ones We made a lot of things a little rounder, avoided hard edges, reduced some parts and carefully shaped the handles. "
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The D-Pad has also been redesigned and is based on a round shape that should optimally support clear directional movements to the left, right, up and down as well as diagonal movements, based on the D-Pad of the Elite controller.
In terms of compatibility, the new controller should be able to be used wirelessly on both the Xbox Series X and the old Xbox One – the wireless frequency has been retained. But BlueTooth Low Energy (BTLE) is new, with which the gamepad can also be connected to PC, Android or iOS devices. A Type-C connection should be used for cable use and charging.
Further optimizations and changes concern the reduction of latencies, a share button to record and share pictures and videos, as well as a grippier texturing of the surfaces of shoulder buttons and triggers.