The ultimate Xbox controller has mechanical buttons, a built-in screen, and comes with a case and charging dock — it's also never been cheaper than now
THE SO WHAT
Premium controllers with screens and docks going on sale show how fast "pro" features commoditize once volume hits. The same curve applies to other peripherals—if you build hardware, plan for your hero features to be table stakes within a couple of product cycles.
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