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New Xbox Controller That Can Store Loadouts Could Be in the Works
A recent patent from Turtle Beach hints at a new Xbox controller that can track a player's performance, store loadouts, and connect to social media.
gamerant.com
A recent patent from Microsoft depicts a new Xbox controller outfitted with a built-in touchscreen that can be used to track and display a player’s performance in a particular video game. As shown in the diagrams included in the patent, this in-development gamepad can also save custom controller loadouts and connect to social media. All of these features are displayed using the touchscreen, and the patent mentions compatibility with external devices like mobile phones through an app of some kind.
This new controller design is far from the only patent Microsoft has filed for Xbox over the past few months. Back in December, Microsoft filed a patent for a new Xbox controller with an LCD screen not unlike the touchscreen featured in this most recent document. This would be placed in a similar spot as the touchscreen from the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller and be used to indicate whether or not the controller has been properly paired with an Xbox Series console. Other recent Microsoft patents would reportedly help players verify physical games for use on the Xbox Series S and enhance older titles through a new cloud-based streaming service.
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