- A new leak has surfaced online that reveals a prototype version of the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller.
- The leak showed that the controller will have a built-in screen on top that will display connectivity stats.
- The Elite Series 3 controller reportedly has a 1,528 mAh battery, reduced from the Elite Series 2's 2,050 mAh battery.
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller has been leaked online again, but this time with a new prototype and details. The newly surfaced prototype features a built-in display on top of the controller’s body and is packed with wild new features that even next-gen Xbox console players would rave about.
Photos of the leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 controller prototype surfaced in a now-deleted post on Reddit on August 11, 2026, after a user claimed to have purchased it for $200 on OfferUp.
Although the user managed to get their hands on the controller, the prototype was not functional. It could not connect to Xbox consoles or PC either with a cable or wirelessly and instead kept blinking a red LED.
In leaked images, the built-in screen on top appears to show a unique URL, which is probably intended for developers working on the Xbox Elite Series 3 controller prototype for internal testing, so regular users cannot access it.
Based on the available info, the display will most likely show connectivity stats rather than function as an interactive touch panel like the rumored PS6 controller.
The latest images of the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller closely resemble a previous leak from May 14, 2026, shared by Tecnoblog, a Brazilian tech outlet. The leak showed dual scroll wheel inputs, a cloud mode pairing button, and a removable battery, which could be another major change for Xbox Elite series controllers.
According to the leaks, the battery size for the leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has been reduced from 2,050 mAh (currently in Elite Series 2) to 1,528 mAh. However, a removable battery could make it easier for players to replace the battery when it eventually stops holding a charge.
While you wait for the Elite Series 3 controller, consider getting your hands on the Xbox 25th anniversary controller in a retro green accent. But if you’re still gunning for a pro Xbox controller, we suggest you wait for the official reveal by Microsoft.
