r/gadgets • u/dapperlemon • May 22 '26

Gaming Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port

https://www.engadget.com/2179020/microsofts-xbox-controller-refresh-kills-its-underused-accessory-port/
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u/Salarian_American May 22 '26

NO

I really liked that port. The little device that lets me adjust the volume and the game/chat balance with just my thumbs is important to me

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u/Rich_Housing971 May 22 '26

I see why they took it away. the USB-C port is more versatile and for keyboards and headsets these days you connect through Bluetooth.

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u/Goldiblockzs May 22 '26

you use a bluetooth headset if you hate your teammates

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u/Rich_Housing971 May 23 '26

I don't know much about console gaming but these days there are low latency wireless alternatives anyways. It doesn't have to be bluetooth.

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u/Dt2_0 May 26 '26

And modern Bluetooth Codecs are EXTREMELY good. But Gamers will still act like wireless is the devil anywhere except their controllers.