Designed for players with limited mobility, the joystick can now be purchased through Microsoft’s online store.

Microsoft has been championing better accessibility in gaming for years with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and now it’s adding to that with the launch of the new Xbox Adaptive Joystick. This new accessory launches today and is officially available from the Microsoft Store directly.

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available to buy, exclusively from the Microsoft Store, for $29.99 / £24.99. Originally announced in August 2024, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a controller similar in shape to the Wii’s nunchuk controller, and is aimed at players with limited mobility.

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It's been announced today that the new Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available to purchase exclusively via the Microsoft Store at a price of £24.99 / $29.99 - intended to "make gaming more accessible" for players with limited mobility.

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Microsoft has launched the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, a companion controller that looks very similar to the Wii's Nunchuk accessory. Fans of Nintendo's retro console will spot the same shape as the Wii Nunchuk, with two trigger buttons on the back of the device and an analogue stick on top. Four face buttons are also included.

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick has officially launched, giving users a new accessibility option for playing games. Bearing a striking resemblance to the Nintendo Wii's nunchuck controller, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is priced at $30, and can be purchased from the Microsoft Store. It's compatible with PC and Xbox consoles.

Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Joystick, which resembles a certain Wii attachment, is for players with limited mobility and is now available for purchase.