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Microsoft Patent Shows Xbox Controller with LCD Display

A new Microsoft patent shows that an LCD screen design could be coming to future Xbox controllers to help players connect with devices.

gamerant.com

The patent filed by Microsoft shows the LCD screen only as a means to tell players if they have successfully paired their Xbox controllers with a device. Of course, the screen could also be used for other purposes, perhaps similar to how PlayStation controllers utilize the touchpad. The new design still incorporates the Xbox button, along with the traditional pause and menu buttons, all of which have been moved down between the control sticks. The screen will be small, incorporated into the controller without adding to the traditional frame.

 

[Beechos]

Seems very Unnecessary if its just used to show controller paired.

 

[R6Rider]

Those thumbs. WTF

 

[Roxkis_ii]

Interesting, but I can't think of any info you would put on the controller screen that wouldn't be better served on the main screen.

Seems detracting.

 

[64bitmodels]

ah what a joke
thought it was gonna be something more beneficial but it's just for showing connected controllers. so much more you could do with a screen on a controller like extra context sensitive inputs or inventory screens

Interesting, but I can't think of any info you would put on the controller screen that wouldn't be better served on the main screen.

Seems detracting.

screens on a controller could be really useful for inventory management in RPG/adventure games, the Zelda HD ports on Wii U used this to its greatest extent and it actually felt great. same for a lot of games on DS/3DS like the Castlevania metroidvanias

 

[pasterpl]

Another unnecessary gimmick.

 

[Companion Cube]

This is so they can achieve their ultimate goal in reviving the Dreamcast.

 

[Punished Miku]

This is so they can achieve their ultimate goal in reviving the Dreamcast.

You took my post. This is the first step in their acquisition of Sega and the return of the VMU.

 

[freefornow]

Ads comming to your controller.

"Redfall DLC now available"

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Ads comming to your controller.

"Redfall DLC now available"

 

[Badlucktroll]

it will show various xbox symbols

 

[Apocryphon]

Is the controller massive or are those a child’s thumbs?

 

[THE DUCK]

Sad to see so many l very closed minded people, there could be actual useful applications for this. I'm not sure what they are yet but doesn't mean they are all bad.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Sad to see so many l very closed minded people, there could be actual useful applications for this. I'm not sure what they are yet but doesn't mean they are all bad.

Couch coop sports games picking your plays is the only one I can think of where it won't hinder the immersion. Other than that, tiny screens taking you away from the action on the main screen seems counter intuitive.

Jackbox and other party games don't need this when you just sync up your cell phones.

 

[jezhumphrey75]

whats funny Ezekiel??

 

[AJUMP23]

Now they are just copying Sega Dreamcast.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Ads comming to your controller.

"Redfall DLC now available"

This is such a cursed timeline lmao

 

[R6Rider]

whats funny Ezekiel??

Probably those thumbs.

 

[legacy24]

what if it shows gamepass advertisements

 

[THE DUCK]

Couch coop sports games picking your plays is the only one I can think of where it won't hinder the immersion. Other than that, tiny screens taking you away from the action on the main screen seems counter intuitive.

Jackbox and other party games don't need this when you just sync up your cell phones.

Ok, I brainstormed some ideas, some ok, some bad, also depends on if it's a touch screen

- Thinking if you wanted, you could have emails or notifications sent to it (you may hate this but some people would like it)
- Could give you in game hints if you wanted, tips and tricks
- Could offer you live sports scores if that's your thing
- A new ticker, or latest video game news
- Could give you status of the game performance, FPS, etc.
- Shows you which player has which controller
- Could show you quick settings like sound modes
- Could show you menu for controller quick profile changes

 

[Beer Baelly]

Nobody is looking at their controller while playing.

 

[coffinbirth]

Sayonara battery life!
But seriously, I've been wanting this as a feature on controller since the demise of Dreamcast, though admittedly, it made more sense in the time of local multiplayer. Would be useful for messaging and Discord and stuff too, I imagine. Relegate achievement pops to the controller? Party controls, muting, etc. And that all goes without mentioning the possibilities for PC use.
Count me in!

 

[coffinbirth]

Nobody is looking at their controller while playing.

Probably because they don't have screens.

 

[nemiroff]

That's bad UX. It's also just a patent, so there's no reason to believe MS is going to use it.

 

[odhiex]

Xbox U ?

Wiiuwiiuwiiu *just kidding

 

[Saber]

I would say another silly thing to drain your controller life.

 

[Rockman33]

Interesting, but I can't think of any info you would put on the controller screen that wouldn't be better served on the main screen.

Seems detracting.

Picking your play in Madden during couch coop. Back in the day Dreamcast had that and I thought it was a amazing idea. Can’t really think of much else though. Maybe battery?

 

[alabtrosMyster]

It was the least useful feature of the Dreamcast controller.

It's about as useful as the second screen on the Wii U and maybe a bit more than the pad on the ps4/5 controller (not much).

 

[GHG]

Those thumbs. WTF

That's what years of asymmetrical analogue sticks will do to ya.

 

[Mister Wolf]

We going back to Dreamcast?

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Sad to see so many l very closed minded people, there could be actual useful applications for this. I'm not sure what they are yet but doesn't mean they are all bad.

Nah, we had this with the Wii U, nobody's mourning the second screen.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Maybe it will show animations, or have icons related to the game being played like the Dreamcast screen.

Granted, that also had the added benefit of being able to play mini-games, take it out, and serve double as a memory card.

 

[tommib]

whats funny Ezekiel??

You must be new here.

 

[FoxMcChief]

We going back to Dreamcast?

Great system

 

[Roberts]

Ugh, by moving Xbox button all the way down, something really gets screwed up in the process. Just like with Dude’s rug, it really tied the room together.

 

[Duchess]

I feel that something like this would get about as much attention as the touchpad on the DualShock 4 and Dualsense :|

 

[CrustyBritches]

It’s for playing OG DOOM

 

[THE DUCK]

Nah, we had this with the Wii U, nobody's mourning the second screen.

This isn't the same thing at all, it's a tiny screen for info or auxiliary control or 2 vs a full on handheld tablet.

 

[reinking]

It looks to me like the bigger story is they are designing a controller that pairs with multiple devices.

 

[gothmog]

My Dreamcast had that and I could even take the screen with me in my pocket.

Maybe they will call this the Series DS?

 

[BusierDonkey]

Would be nice on a new Elite to be able to show what game profile is currently loaded. I have a different profile for each game I play and having to open the ap to change profiles is not exactly difficult but being able to do it on the controller would be nice.

 

[M1chl]

Those thumbs. WTF

Those are ghost falling from the controller

 

[Rambone]

Now you can personalize your xbox controller with dicker doodles, logo's and status updates. I can see it now. When are they getting Dual Sense features?

 

[Mr Reasonable]

This isn't the same thing at all, it's a tiny screen for info or auxiliary control or 2 vs a full on handheld tablet.

I know, if they didn't manage to come up with something great with the WiiU when they had a whole screen to use, why would this be likely to?

 

[Iced Arcade]

Add a breakable screen to a controller to tell you it's connected

 

[alabtrosMyster]

We going back to Dreamcast?

Widescreen and in colors! MILLIONS of colors!

 

[alabtrosMyster]

I know, if they didn't manage to come up with something great with the WiiU when they had a whole screen to use, why would this be likely to?

A microscopic hud that is outside your field of view!

 

[HoofHearted]

History repeats itself…

 

[jigglet]

Seems very Unnecessary if its just used to show controller paired.

bullshit it's unnecessary.

it could be equally as innovative as the wii u, which did things like using it as a horn button in mario kart.

 

[DavidGzz]

Dreamcast 2 confirmed.