Microsoft could introduce updated technology into future Xbox controllers in the form of haptic motors. Xbox controllers will soon get a new haptic feedback feature, according to a recently filed patent first discovered by Tech4Gamers.
According to the patent abstract, the new motor features a housing, connector, and haptic motor. When activated, the haptic motor “moves relative to the housing to generate haptic feedback.”
The patent description claims that the haptic motors can be “dynamically” adjusted to optimize the device. Moreover, the motor is said to be capable of producing two types of vibrations to increase the depth and feel of the feedback. Based on the full text of the document, it is suggested that players will be able to get a more personalized experience with the new motor.
“The concept described herein enhances the tactile response of a device by incorporating a tactile subcomponent into the device’s translational or flexible mechanical architecture that allows haptic motors to move relative to the device’s housing,” the patent states. “This allows haptic components of lower cost, weight, size and energy consumption to perform similarly to larger haptic components or to enhance the tactile response of larger haptic components.”
The use of new movable and adjustable haptic motors appears to be Microsoft’s answer to the popular DualSense controller released by Sony. Microsoft has been working on the new Sebile controller for some time, and this may be the start of teasing out some of its features.
According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, this new controller is unlikely to be released before the next generation of Xbox hardware.
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