Microsoft is reportedly removing the proprietary expansion port from its Xbox controllers, a change first noticed on the new Forza Horizon 6 gamepad and further suggested by leaked images of the Elite Controller Series 3. This port, once a key feature for accessories like the Chatpad, has seen little use in recent years as Microsoft shifted focus to other hardware and software solutions. The removal signifies a potential end to a unique selling point for Xbox controllers, despite the company's history of innovation in gaming hardware. AI
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RANK_REASON Product change affecting an existing hardware line.