Microsoft Is Giving Away Free 3D Print Files To Adapt Your Xbox Controller’s Sticks – BGR

Microsoft Is Giving Away Free 3D Print Files To Adapt Your Xbox Controller’s Sticks – BGR

By Aaron Greenbaum
Publication Date: 2026-06-10 01:47:00





Many people can play video games with no problems, but certain physical disabilities make it difficult or impossible to use standard controllers. This often requires specialized peripherals such as the Xbox Adaptive Joystick or the PS5 Access Controller (one of Sony’s weirdest controller ideas ever). Microsoft is now offering a new peripheral designed to let people with various physical disabilities play games — so long as they have access to a 3D printer.

Recently, Microsoft released a series of adaptive thumbstick toppers through the Xbox Design Lab website. These are not to be confused with accessories like the KontrolFreek FPS Performance Thumbsticks (which can upgrade your PlayStation 5 controller by increasing precision and accuracy)….