Modder and YouTuber Jon Bringus discovered an uncommon prototype Xbox controller and set about testing it to see what it might do.
Jon Bringus is finest identified for his YouTube channel Bringus Studios, the place he takes nice enjoyment of making an attempt to play video games on uncommon {hardware}. He was answerable for restoring an authentic Xbox improvement package, and for locating a prototype Steam Machine.
A fan of the channel despatched Bringus a package deal all the way in which from the Czech Republic. Inside was an uncommon and puzzling Xbox controller. Additional examination revealed a heap of contradictions.
The outer shell and triggers confirmed clear indicators of wear and tear and use, however the analog sticks seemed to be model new, and the D-Pad even nonetheless had its protecting movie cowl.
Additional examination revealed a normal Micro USB port within the again, together with a really cumbersome battery pack. When in comparison with the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 controllers, it confirmed variations in form and development.
Bringus then tried to check the controller on numerous gadgets. It didn’t perform on an Android telephone or, surprisingly, an Xbox 360 console. Bringus then plugged it right into a PC and noticed one thing of observe within the machine supervisor.
On a Home windows PC, the machine confirmed up as ‘DC1 controller, Copyright Microsoft 2012’.
Up till this level, Bringus believed the controller was an Xbox 360 prototype, however the copyright date suggests it was an Xbox One prototype.
A complete disassembly additional confirmed this, because it was outfitted with haptic motors for the triggers, a characteristic Xbox 360 controllers have by no means had.
Although the controller doesn’t appear to be useful on fashionable {hardware}, it’s nonetheless a desireable collector’s merchandise.
