Currently, James Shields, Product/Marketing Manager for Xbox Accessories at Microsoft, has actually confirmed this on his main Twitter account, stating that all Xbox One controllers will certainly deal with the next-gen platform, without any caveats.
At E3 2019, Microsoft declared its complete commitment to Project Scarlett compatibility, which suggests you’ll not only be able to play all of Xbox One and deeper previous generations on the most recent console, but likewise that previous generation controllers would certainly be available on this.
Yes, all Xbox One controllers! Shields informed a fan that asked him concerning controller in reverse compatibility on Twitter.
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With Microsoft releasing the Elite Controller Series 2 in a few weeks, we know that’s a crucial point to state so we don’t allow people down with such a pricey controller and also being incapable to play with the one on the brand new system.
Interestingly, the fan had actually asked for verification from all controllers as well as at the very least listened to those working under Bluetooth, and also Shields responded with this action which is evidently a hint for all controllers, that he s whether Bluetooth or not, will certainly work with Project Scarlett.
What we do not recognize is what includes Project Scarlett’s controller will certainly bring when it releases in Vacation 2020, and also exactly how important those components could be in terms of gameplay or draw in players to entice them to replace them at as opposed to sticking to an old controller.