Microsoft is currently working on three new Xbox controller prototypes, each offering a unique feature set, according to a new rumor.
In his latest video on his YouTube channel, known insider and content creator eXtas1s has shared that Microsoft is currently in the process of prototyping three new Xbox controller variants, one of which is said to be the Xbox Elite 3. As per the source, each of the upcoming controllers will offer a unique feature set.
Rumored New Xbox Controllers Detailed
Details shared by the insider regarding each of the alleged new Xbox controller prototypes can be seen below.
- Xbox Elite 3:
- offers improved connectivity
- offers improved feedback
- features adjustable triggers with haptic feedback, with the focus being on resistance
- Controller 2:
- features an LED/Status bar,
- offers improved Bluetooth connectivity with PC and Console
- offers a direct connection with xCloud in order to mitigate latency considerably
- Controller 3 (codename Sebile):
- offers full haptic feedback
- features additional vibration in order to alert players regarding controller issues, such as a bad connection or latency
- includes a dedicated button to switch between Bluetooth and xCloud options
A few months earlier, the Twitter/X account for Red Better xCloud, a free and open-source tool that improves Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play experiences, had shared a screenshot of an xCloud file, indicating that Microsoft had been working on a new Xbox controller with features similar to those seen on the PS5’s DualSense controller. The xCloud file contains some new codenames, namely Sebile_Delgado, Sebile_EV1B, Actium_Duet, and Actium_Evo, suggesting that this controller will be compatible with the next-generation Xbox console. It’s also possible that it may be launched a little earlier with support for the Xbox Series X|S, as it is already listed in the xCloud files.
Back in 2021, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer had talked about the features Sony Interactive Entertainment had incorporated in the DualSense controller, and how Microsoft could bring them in future Xbox controllers. Read about it here.
