Team Xbox is asking for feedback from d/Deaf gamers in a survey, aiming to use the results for further studies.
Anna Waismeyer, an accessibility user researcher at Xbox, has taken to Twitter asking d/Deaf gamers if they would take part in a survey for The Xbox Research Accessibility Team. The survey enquires into what consoles d/Deaf users play and what sort of games are played. It's said the results are to ensure Microsoft "can better understand [its] players and their gaming experiences", and the results will help "continue improving the products [it] creates".
https://twitter.com/waismeyer/status/1366498066216275968?s=20
Waismeyer also suggested in a reply that while this survey is focused on d/Deaf gamers, Xbox will continue to push out other questionnaires with a wider focus. This comes shortly after Microsoft announced a new programme in which developers can submit their games to be tested by members of the Gaming & Disability Community.
Are you happy with how Microsoft approaches accessibility in gaming? Let us know in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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This is the kind of inclusion I like to hear about, concern for people with disabilities. I imagine good subtitles is a must, maybe they should come out with something more in-depth that describes all the noteworthy sounds.
As someone who is hard of hearing I am hoping their new wireless headset I’ve pre-ordered are loud enough. I’ve been using an old Astro A40 plugged into the controller for awhile now and they are still quite loud even without the MixAmp.
As for subtitles pretty much every game has them these days and I’ve seen quite a few games with colour blind options too.
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