Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Microsoft’s smaller Xbox Wireless Adapter is finally available to buy



Microsoft proclaimed its smaller Xbox Wireless Adapter back in August, however cryptically delayed its summer launch to 2018. The adapter is currently finally within the Microsoft Store within the U.S., priced at $24.99. It’s sixty six p.c smaller than the older version, and appears sort of a tiny USB knowledge stick. just like the original, the new adapter supports up to eight controllers at constant time, likewise as four regular chat headsets or 2 stereo ones.

While the most recent Xbox One controllers embody Bluetooth support for Windows ten, this adapter lets Xbox fans use older Xbox One controllers and Microsoft’s Elite Xbox One controller wirelessly with any Windows ten laptop. It’s a part of a broader Xbox Wireless initiative from Microsoft that aims to bundle its proprietary wireless communication protocol into PCs. Microsoft’s 15-inch Surface Book a pair of is one among the primary laptops to incorporate Xbox Wireless support, negating the requirement for this new Xbox Wireless Adapter.

We’re still waiting to ascertain additional Xbox Wireless support or a replacement Xbox Elite controller with Bluetooth support, however till then you’ll want this adapter for your older controller.

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