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<p dir="ltr">A new Xbox controller designed for people with accessibility considerations has leaked online ahead of E3 2018. Twitter user <a href="https://twitter.com/h0x0d/status/996029444450996224?s=20" rel="nofollow">h0x0d found a promotional image</a> for the supposed new controller, which you can see below. Additionally, noted Microsoft insider Jez Corden of <a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/microsofts-new-xbox-controller-designed-accessibility-leaks-ahead-reveal" rel="nofollow">WindowsCentral </a> backed it up with a report saying the controller is aimed at delivering a better Xbox experience for players with &#8220;accessibility needs.&#8221;</p>
<p dir="ltr">As of yet, there is no word on how this new controller actually works, but the leaked images provide some idea. The two large buttons are presumably A and B, and they may be programmable.</p>
<p dir="ltr">WindowsCentral says the controller should be officially announced between now and E3 2018. Microsoft&#8217;s E3 briefing takes place on Sunday, June 11.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Microsoft has done great work to support gamers with accessibility considerations over the year. Earlier this year, the American Foundation for the Blind gave Microsoft its <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-announces-2018-helen-keller-achievement-award-winners-300573450.html" rel="nofollow">Helen Keller award</a> for spearheading advancements in technology to help those with visual impairment issues. One of the company&#8217;s achievements was helping former NFL player Steve Gleason, who suffers from Lou Gehrig&#8217;s disease, improve his quality of life by updating Windows 10 to allow users to control some mechanisms with just their eyes.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Xbox E3 2018 briefing takes place on June 11, and it&#8217;s expected to bring some big news about what&#8217;s next for Xbox this year and beyond. GameSpot will have lots more E3 2018 coverage coming up in the days and weeks ahead, so keep checking back for more.</p>
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