The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked and, in a twist no one
expected, might have a built-in screen

Date:
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:23:59 +0000

Description:
The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller might have leaked... Again.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller may have leaked Photos were posted to Reddit and have since been deleted They showed a plausible-looking gamepad with a built-in screen A Reddit user seems to have somehow managed to get their hands on a prototype Xbox Elite Series 3 controller, and the upcoming gamepad appears to have some surprising features.

In a now-deleted post to the r/Controller subreddit, the author asked,
"Anyone know what controller this is?" and claimed they managed to buy the accessory on the online marketplace website OfferUp. The post also included a handful of photos of the alleged controller, which hasn't even been
officially announced, and they certainly seem genuine or at least very difficult to fake. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

It looks quite similar to the Xbox Elite Series 2 overall, but with some key differences. These include a redesigned, more plate-like D-pad, two weird scroll wheels at the bottom, and a little LED screen embedded at the top. Other major differences include the addition of a removable rechargeable battery pack, which lines up with information surfaced back in May . Some third-party controllers like the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited already offer screen functionality. (Image credit: Nacon) The screen is definitely the most interesting detail here, and I wonder how it could function in the finished product. One photo shows it displaying an animation of a spaceship flying towards an Xbox Series X console, which makes me think that it could be used as a cute way to denote the controller's pairing status. You may like Two new Xbox controllers have leaked online: an Xbox Elite Series 3 with a removable battery and an odd-looking cloud controller The best Xbox controllers in
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High-end third-party controllers like the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited and Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra already have their own screens. They can be used
to edit controller settings, swap between profiles, and even receive text messages, hinting at some possible uses Microsoft might have in store.

Unfortunately, the poster says they haven't been able to pair the controller with any of their consoles prompting others to speculate that it could be a special developer unit that requires a registered Xbox dev account. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

With units appearing in the wild, it seems reasonable to assume that an official reveal isn't far away. We might even see the controller unveiled at Gamescom 2026 later this month. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your
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