Brook wants to enable players to use the Xbox One controller on PS4 and Nintendo Switch

Each console has its own set of controller(s) - Xbox comes with a controller for each console, such as the Xbox One controller, or the Xbox Elite controller if you're after a little more control. Then comes along the PlayStation 4 with its DUALSHOCK controllers, and then the Nintendo Switch with its Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con controllers. But, what happens when you've only got an Xbox One controller but would like to play on another console? Well, you'll either be relying on having a spare controller for the other console lying around somewhere, or having to buy a new controller. What if, instead, you could pick up the Xbox One controller, place an adapter on it, and begin playing on a console of your choice? That's what Brook Design, LLC, is aiming to do with its latest Kickstarter. Called the "X One Adapter", it allows users to place an adapter on the back of their Xbox One controller and enables the ability to use it with other consoles.

[Obscure_Observer]

That would be awesome! I´m in!

[Bigpappy]

I might actually consider a PS4 as a second console. But I would have to retrain for button prompts.

[Nitrowolf2]

I didn't read much into this but there's already multiple adapters that allow you to do this and I'm even sure there's even Wireless ones out there to.

And they aren't just strictly for One controller you can use the controller on other devices with multiple different controllers, so to me at least this idea seems kind of Dead on Arrival if it's just for the Xbox controller

[stuna1]

Please stay where you're at!

[Unspoken]

Goes to show how much better the Xbox controller really is.

[Goozex]

Bigpappy the ms or guy

[MegamanXXX]

I actually use the Xbox one elite controller for my PC. It's a great controller and well worth the price.

[lptmg]

that'd be great for the Switch

[TheGamingArt]

Ew

[Battlestar23]

Is there a good adapter that will let me use the DS4 for the Xbox One?

[InTheZoneAC]

cronusmax plus, about $55-$60 on ebay. Make sure it has a wireless adapter for the usb adapter if you buy used.

You set the configuration on your computer with the software, meaning ps4 to xbox one and you're done. You can play wireless or use a usb cable to the adapter.

[Battlestar23]

Awesome thanks InTheZoneAC.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Titan One/two, Brook Converter, Cronus Max, XIM4

[InTheZoneAC]

there are already wireless usb adapters that let you switch up ps4 to xbone or xbone to ps4 or ps4 to ps3. For people that haven't tried a dualshock 4 once you have I doubt you'd want to use xbox. Offset analog sticks with concave sticks that feel dead to manipulate, you don't know what you're missing.

[Krysis]

Actually I do, and symmetrical sticks are garbage. But I also don't have a blind fanboy attachment that overshadows intelligent reasoning. It's why Nintendo copied the Xbox controller, it's superior in every way.

[InTheZoneAC]

there's no blind fanboy attachment when it's a fact that the potentiometers are lower quality and the dead tension is a huge drawback. And then you want to talk about concave sticks that literally limit your responsiveness and feel, ok...

[UnHoly_One]

Krysis it's funny, it's not that Nintendo copied Xbox. It's just that they followed in line with every other controller ever.

Sony is the only company that still stubbornly won't put their left stick in the correct location. I don't get it.

Look at every controller since analog sticks were added and look at the positioning of the left stick. Even the weirdly shaped N64 controller has it above your thumb rather than to the right of it.

I'll never understand people that prefer that awkward ass DS design, but to each his own.

[NapalmSanctuary]

Its all preference. To some people, like myself, offset left stick feels weird and uncomfortable. Just depends on what you're used to.

[UnHoly_One]

Concave sticks limit your responsiveness and feel "dead"??

What kind of utter nonsense is this, now?

lol

[InTheZoneAC]

The pots have no weight and a lower resolution, no tension, hence the term "dead"

Concave sticks are designed to rest your thumb dead center. A convex stick allows you precise feel no matter how your thumb is rested, mean in you have better control at all times. I hardly ever keep my thumbs dead center, that's why I don't prefer concave sticks that force it.

[Ausbo]

One of the biggest reasons I don't own a PS4 is the dual shock. This would be intriguing

[bluefox755]

I'll pass, but great for people who prefer the Xbox controller.

[Razzer]

Ugh. No way. I love my Elite Controller on PC, but if I'm playing PS4 then I'm using DS4. Just wouldn't feel right otherwise.

[JJShredder]

Same here. Elite controller is hands-down MY favorite controller of all time and I use it religiously on my PC as well....BUT.....using the Dualshock 4 on PS4 just feels right. I do wish Sony had their own elite model as well, it would be pretty sweet.

[Razzer]

I agree. Elite is the best controller ever made, imo. Would love to see something like it on PS.

[SouljAx360]

So.. a new CronusMax/Titan/etc?

[KwietStorm_BLM]

"If you trust us and love us, we will improve our products for this purpose."

This sounds like a pretty creepy business arrangement.

[NapalmSanctuary]

If you trust me and love me, I'll take a bath at least once a week. Hows that? Still creepy? :P

[Mr_Luke]

Uhm... no thanks :D I've never liked that controller, i sold the two of them that i had when i sold my Xbone. I've never tried the Switch controller, maybe it's good with that console?

[3-4-5]

But the Switch Pro controller is the only controller better than the XB1 controller so I wouldn't use it on the Switch. I would use it on the PS4 though.