I'd like to request the ability to disable controller buttons or map multiple buttons to the same function while using copilot.

First off - I believe copilot is a wonderful concept. But, in certain situations it is limited by having a complete 1 to 1 correlation between each controller. If we were able to simplify the secondary controller by disabling buttons or alternatively mapping the same function on multiple buttons I believe we would be able to expand the copilot function to a broad user base.

As it is, my son does not posses the fine motor skills to hit individual buttons without the possibility of engaging a nearby button. If I could make the X,Y, A, B buttons all perform the same action That would work. Alternatively, if I could disable the X,Y, & A on the secondary controller that would also work. I could then compensate with the rest of the functions on the other controller.

My son uses the adaptive controller, which is absolutely amazing by the way. The only thing that is really missing is the rumble force feedback that you get from regular controllers. It would be awesome to have a separate pack that had the rumble motors in it that you could Velcro to your arm or Wherever so you could feel the shots being fired from your gun. My son uses a proximity sensor so there is really no tactile feedback at all and I think if there was a way to introduce the feedback you get from the regular controllers it would add a lot to the experience

Hello,
There is no topic for "Games", so I hope this goes to the correct people.
The new Age of Empires: Definitive Edition comes with self-voicing menus and narration which makes the game 85% accessible. There are a set of minor changes that need to be added, such as navigating the unit menu with the keyboard, reading tooltips when arrowing over units, making space select or click by default, and adding a grid view to the map. Other than this, all menus are completely readable, units are all labeled, there is keyboard access on everything but the unit menu and map, and most of the work has already been done to make this game completely accessible.
The needed changes are all very minor, and they will make one of the most iconic games completely accessible to nonvisual users. I'm wondering how I can help further this effort? I am a blind designer and programmer.
Here is what I would do:
1. I would sit down with a sighted Age of Empire Player, and write down exactly all the issues there are with accessing everything nonvisually.
2. File the issues in the bug tracker, with solutions for features that are not already added, such as creating a grid view for the map.
3. Once the issues have been implemented, repeat step one and 2 until it looks as if all major aspects of game play can be accessed through the keyboard and speech.
4. I would post the game on audiogames.net and monitor bug reports and feedback from that forum to improve the nonvisual experience.

I estimate that there will be around 20 minor issues, and maybe 2 or 3 larger issues. It should not take long at all to fix what will be needed to make this game playable.
I am extremely excited that Microsoft added in such a robust narration into AEO by default, and I can't wait to see the last 15% of the UI be made accessible.
Please let me know how I can help.

Please make an Xbox game that does not require the use of a joystick for kids (people) with high cognitive ability but low physical ability. My son uses two switches connected to the adaptive controller; he could maybe use three. Create a fun game where acceleration/forward movement is automatic, and where buttons are used for steering and/or jumping. Do not require backing up; do not make it go too fast. Create a variety of terrains (not tracks - too hard to navigate) with a variety of obstacles to go over/through. There are hardly any games like this on Xbox or the PC. He gets bored with the adaptive games because the cognitive level is too low. Thanks for considering!

The Xbox One already provides a lot of features in terms of accessibility.

One feature that is missing in my opinion is the option to manually balance the audio for left-right. Many Microsoft devices (e.g. phones, workstations) already offer the opportunity to balance it yourself.

The reason i'm asking is that my own hearing is slightly impaired (25-30%) on one side (right) rendering headphones practically useless for many games. In my idea this is a relative simple feature to add to the accessibility options, making the Xbox One system more and more accessible to all members in the public, including those with hearing problems.

Hope to hear (no pun intended) from the Dev team as soon as possible!

I have to say in this day and age with all disabilities, whether they are physically, or mentally that you don't do access to all. my son has Tourettes syndrome and Coprolalia. Even though i have informed you of this on your x box live phone number for my sons specific account , he constantly gets banned because of this. I personally don't feel that discriminating against this is your greatest achievement.

I therefore suggest that you have a seperate play and chat facility that you monitor for children and adults with Tourettes.

1. They wont get offended or report each other due to language or things that have been said due to being compulsive.




2. They will get each other and not be subjected to being called names or constantly being reported.




3. By doing this you will be the first in the world to have a platform like this, because lets face it, the USA and the Uk has a high level of children and adults alike that have a diagnosis of Tourettes syndrome and/or Coprolalia.

they would have to send in official written confirmation of diagnosis from the NHS in the UK and medical insurance cover with diagnosis in the USA.

Surely something like this cant be rocket science to achieve.

First in Dutch then i translate it to english, i'm sorry. Een paar jaar geleden kreeg ik een psychose het herstellen ging traag. Was snel moe van de prikkels die ik binnen kreeg. Dankzij de Xbox One en de Party's heb ik dat op kunnen bouwen, de hoeveelheid prikkels die ik kon verwerken. Eerst 1 op 1 en een party en game, daarna 1 op 2 in de party steeds meer mensen en enzovoort. Begon met een paar minuten en dat steeds langer. Maar werd ik moe in mn hoofd of werd het te druk kan ging ik eruit en op die manier hield ik het steeds langer vol met veel prikkels ook in mijn sociale leven tijdens bijv. verjaardagen, kerst. Misschien hier een programma of iets voor ontwikkelen?

A few years ago I got a psychosis restoring went slow. Was quickly tire of the stimuli that I got. Thanks to the Xbox One and the Parties I have that on can build, the amount of stimuli that I could handle it. First 1 on 1 and a party and game, then 1 at 2 in the party and more and more people and so on. Started with a few minutes and that getting longer. But I was tired in mn head or it was too busy can I went out and that way I kept getting longer full of many incentives also in my social life during e.g. birthdays, Christmas. Maybe a program or something for develop?