Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with mysterious new buttons
The Verge·May 14, 2026
Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Elite 3 controller has been revealed through leaked images published by Brazil's Anatel regulator. The controller features an interchangeable D-Pad, paddles, and two new mysterious buttons, as well as a more refined design. Two new scroll wheels have also been added to the bottom of the controller, which may be used for controller adjustments or a new input method for certain games. The design appears to be an improvement over its predecessor, the Elite 2 controller, with several notable upgrades and additions.
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