The tried-and-true standard Xbox controller could be receiving a major refresh in the coming years. That is if a recent patent filed in the United States is anything to go off of.
My preference for my PS5 comes down to one simple thing – the controller.
The refresh will seemingly bring the controller into the modern era, complete with haptic feedback similar to that of Sony PlayStation's DualSense. Additionally, it appears that Wi-Fi connectivity will also be part of things.
As first reported on by Tech4Gamers and later expanded on by Jez Corden of Windows Central, it appears that Microsoft is gearing up for a major controller refresh. While the mid-generation Xbox refresh was for naught, Microsoft still intends on furthering its controller via project "Sebile."
According to Corden, the project still exists, "and is planned to launch alongside the next generation of Xbox console hardware."
It's important to note that the original concept of "Sebile" dates back to a year ago, when information about Microsoft leaked online. What is new are the patents that were filed in December, which essentially confirm the plans to bring haptic feedback to the peripheral.
Per the patent...
