Microsoft experiments with modular controllers for mobile devices

29 October 2018
Also, the Xbox One is getting experimental support for keyboard and mouse play.

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Anonymous, 30 Oct 2018Useless. Buy a real handheld gaming console instead.Or just let them copy the Nintendo Switch.

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    • 30 Oct 2018

    Useless. Buy a real handheld gaming console instead.

      H-1, 29 Oct 2018while the idea itself isn't bad at all, if the controllers ... morethey could have case accessories to compensate

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        H-1, 29 Oct 2018while the idea itself isn't bad at all, if the controllers ... moreGames are all 16:9, bezels will exist on phones with 21:9/18:9 screens.

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          • 29 Oct 2018

          Unless they're going to port their games as well, this is going to be about as effective as any other attempt to turn phones into gaming devices.
          This is clearly Microsoft's, and possibly Sony's in a near future, attempt to steal some sales from the Switch.

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            Anonymous, 29 Oct 2018Preparing for the next gen, with Xbox streaming to multiple... moreYeah, interestingly Sony patented this for their controllers as well.

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              • 29 Oct 2018

              while the idea itself isn't bad at all, if the controllers can't extend beyond the device edge it's going to cover parts of the newer bezelless phones.
              old xperia owners should rejoice, though, as the controller will barely cover the upper and lower bezels.

                AnonD-558092, 29 Oct 2018Game streaming is a bad idea. Internet isn't the same all ... moreGood point. I concur. Streaming still needs a long way to go

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                  • 29 Oct 2018

                  Is a surface gaming phone on the horizon?

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                    • LCr
                    • 29 Oct 2018

                    What about a phone with two slidable sections behind display.

                      Microsoft should just stick to PCs and Xboxes. They've never faired well in stuff relating to smartphones. In as much as this sounds like a good idea, Iam afraid it will remain just as such.

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                        Anonymous, 29 Oct 2018Preparing for the next gen, with Xbox streaming to multiple... moreGame streaming is a bad idea.
                        Internet isn't the same all around the world. Streaming games requires much more bandwidth than 4K streaming. Latency must be ultra low, which requires fiber, which is only limited to densely populated areas in wealthy countries. You also don't get to play really anywhere since you need a data connection all the time, which requires LTE-Advanced or 5G with high speed. LTE in the world isn't enough. Even then good network coverage is also limited to certain areas. Finally you cannot own the game you paid for. At any moment you may lose your right to use what you paid for.

                          Anonymous, 29 Oct 2018Preparing for the next gen, with Xbox streaming to multiple... morePlay anywhere is near. Also idea to use it also like VR controllers is awesome.

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                            • 29 Oct 2018

                            Preparing for the next gen, with Xbox streaming to multiple devices.

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