Xbox Elite 3 Prototype Leaks with Built‑In Screen

A Reddit user recently posted a series of photos that appear to show a prototype of the upcoming Xbox Elite Series 3 controller, claiming he purchased the device for $200 on OfferUp. The images reveal several new features that were not present on the current Elite models, including two scroll wheels on the bottom edge and a second wireless mode that would allow the controller to connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers.

The prototype also shows a newly added “Pair Button,” which is said to let users switch between the cloud‑gaming connection and a traditional console connection. While the exact placement of the button is unclear, the photos suggest it might be located adjacent to the controller’s existing buttons. These details echo leaked images from a Brazilian regulator that surfaced in May, which also highlighted the scroll wheels and dual‑mode capability.

The find offers an early glimpse into the design direction for the Elite Series 3, but Microsoft has not yet confirmed the specifications. The Verge has the full story on the prototype and its implications for the next generation of Xbox controllers.