If you don’t like the Share button on the Xbox controller, Microsoft has provided some alternatives.
The Share button and the new sticks // Source: Arnaud Gelineau – Frandroid
The Xbox controller has changed very little from Xbox One to Xbox Series. One of the most important changes highlighted by Microsoft is the addition of a share button in the middle of the controller. It allows you to quickly take a screenshot or record a video sequence. Here, the firm was clearly inspired by an addition that had convinced on the DualShock 4 of the PS4, then on the Joy-con of the Nintendo Switch.
Unfortunately, the sharing function on Xbox still has many limitations that Microsoft is slow to rectify. In particular the duration of the video recordings which is very limited. In the meantime, Microsoft is offering another, unexpected improvement for the Xbox Series X or Series S controllers.
Change the function of the share key
The Xbox Accessories application, which allows you to configure the controller, has been reviewed in the Insider program. If you’re an Xbox Insider in the Alpha Loop, you can now reconfigure the function of the share key.
Out today to Xbox Alpha Insiders: You can now use the Xbox Accessories app to map your Xbox Series X|S controller’s Share button (press, hold, and double-tap) to a wide range of custom actions, including Quick Settings and accessibility options . pic.twitter.com/SgKI1qE5KN
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Instead of taking a screenshot, you will be able to pause a video, increase or decrease the sound, see your friend list, or even access accessibility options: contrast adjustment, wolf or storytelling tool.
As for the operation of the default button, you can configure several functions depending on whether you press once, whether you make a long press or a double press.
The new Xbox controller is not the only one to benefit from this novelty. Microsoft also announces that the pedals of the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, the Xbox adaptive controller and the Chatpad keyboard for Xbox controllers will also be able to be reconfigured with the same options.
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