Microsoft announced in a blog post is testing new firmware for Xbox controllers to make sure the accessories people already have in their collections have multi-device connectivity similar to what X-Series controllers currently offer | S.
“We think it’s important to maintain the compatibility with Xbox accessories that people already have in their collection and make sure we offer the best gaming experience no matter how you choose to play,” Microsoft wrote in Wednesday update.
According to reports, the new firmware is being tested Xbox One Bluetooth-enabled drivers, Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless driver, and Xbox adaptive drivers, and will add low-power Bluetooth support, “Offering better cross-device compatibility and better syncing experiences,” Microsoft dit.
Crucially, the update will also add a cross-platform playback feature, which will allow users to pair drivers with two devices simultaneously: think of a Bluetooth host, like an iPad, and an Xbox Wireless host, like an Xbox console, for the first time. . time. According to Microsoft, this will improve the the user experience making switching between an Xbox console and an iOS device easier than ever.
“Increasingly, the controller will be your most common point of contact for your Xbox games on all devices,” Microsoft wrote. “We’re committed to expanding Xbox games beyond the console, so Xbox controllers should work just as well on both Xbox consoles and Bluetooth devices, and it should be easy to move between all of those devices.”
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The firmware update will also fix the delay issues by adding Dynamic Latency Input, which provides controller input more efficiently to the Xbox controller itself to provide a smoother, more responsive gaming experience. According to Microsoft, the firmware update will run today for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users and will be available for other flight rings in the coming weeks.