Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller, 2018
THF173575 / Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller, 2018
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Artifact Overview
This video game controller was the first controller to be designed from the ground-up--by and for--gamers with disabilities and mobility challenges. Oversized buttons and triggers can be remapped to adapt to physical needs. Screw mounts on the bottom are used for attachment to wheelchairs. Output jacks allow further customization with foot switches, one-handed and mouth-controlled joysticks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Video game controller
Date Made
2018
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington, made in China.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.131.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 0.875 in (Controller)
Width: 11.5 in (Controller)
Length: 5 in (Controller)
Height: 2.25 in (Packaging)
Width: 13.063 in (Packaging)
Length: 6.375 in (Packaging)
Height: 2.625 in (Shipping container)
Width: 16.375 in (Shipping container)
Length: 6.75 in (Shipping container)
Inscriptions
on bottom of controller:
Xbox Adaptive Controller Model: 1836 Hello from Seattle Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA 98052, USA Microsoft Ireland Dublin D18 P521 IRL [...]
on top of packaging:
XBOX / Adaptive Controller / Manette adaptative
on front of packaging:
Made in China
on proper right side of packaging:
For / Xbox One Windows / Requires external devices for gameplay (sold separately). Windows 10: requires Bluetooth (R), included USB-C cable or Xbox Wireless Adapter (sold separately). Windows 7 or 8: requires included USB-C cable; some functionality not supported.
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