Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leak Reveals Redesigned D-Pad and Scroll Wheels

Images of the Xbox Elite Series 3 controller have leaked online. The leak comes from Tecnoblog and was reported by The Verge. The controller shows several new features.

Leaked images show new features

The Elite Series 3 includes a redesigned d-pad and two scroll wheel buttons. The scroll wheels are reportedly intended for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The controller has a removable rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1,528 mAh. A switch on the controller toggles between local and remote modes for cloud gaming. According to The Verge, the cloud gaming connectivity could produce lower latency through direct communication with servers. The scroll wheels may also reduce clutter in living rooms.

The Verge notes that the controller may lack TMR or Hall effect technology. These technologies are commonly used to combat stick drift. The absence is based on common critiques and has not been confirmed by Tecnoblog. Tom Warren speculates that the scroll wheels are geared toward Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Microsoft has not confirmed the controller's existence or release plans. The leak provides an early look at potential features, but details remain unconfirmed.