One of the pieces of hardware that Microsoft boasts the most is its Xbox controller. Although it is true that sometimes some models have caused headaches, especially those of the Elite range, the reality is that many players prefer and choose before any other controller, including those playing on PC.
But it seems that Microsoft wants to go a step further. Proof of this is the record of a new patent related to the Xbox controller. This future command would have as a novelty and main identity a LCD display screen to facilitate the pairing of devices.
How will this new Xbox controller with LCD screen work?
As can be seen in the sketches, the new design retains the xbox buttonnext to the traditional buttons of pause and menu, which have been moved down to sit between the sticks. LCD screen is not very big and would be incorporated into the controller without enlarging the casing frame.
The main function of the display would be indicate when the controller has been successfully paired to a device. However, it is to be hoped that this screen will give way to other purposes via software updates, perhaps in a similar way to how PlayStation controllers interact with its touchpad.
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Cloud gaming is becoming more viable thanks to the growing Xbox Game Pass video library. An Xbox controller with a screen could go a long way as Microsoft aims to evolve the Xbox ecosystem to make it easier to use. At the moment, we can only wait for some progress or announcement from the North American company.