Leaked Images Show New Built-in Screen on Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller A Reddit user shared leaked images of a prototype Xbox Elite Series 3 controller, revealing a built-in screen not previously seen in earlier leaks. The images, posted via The Verge, depict a device purchased on OfferUp, though the original post has since been removed. The new visuals show a screen located above the USB-C charging port, which appears to serve as a pairing interface for the controller’s Cloud Mode. This mode allows direct connection to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming servers, similar to Google’s Stadia controller. The screen includes a “Pair” button, enabling users to switch between Local Mode and Cloud Mode. The leaked images also highlight design changes compared to earlier leaks from Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in May. These include a redesigned D-Pad, two new scroll wheels near the headphone jack, and a removable battery. One image shows a pill-shaped interface with the Pair button, while another displays a shortened URL linking to a non-functional Microsoft webpage. Another image resembles the Xbox Cloud Gaming loading screen, featuring a spaceship animation approaching an Xbox console. The Redditor who shared the images noted the prototype is non-functional, stating it does not pair with an Xbox or charge via a cable. Instead, it only displays a blinking red light. The device’s battery compartment reveals Torx T6 screws, suggesting a more repairable design than previous Xbox Elite models. Microsoft plans to release the new controller before the end of 2023, according to The Verge’s Tom Warren. The Series 2 version was announced in June 2019 and showcased at gamescom.#microsoft #the_verge #xbox_elite_series_3 #xbox_cloud_gaming #torx_t6
