Xbox Elite 3 Prototype Photos Show Scroll Wheels, Cloud Button, Mini Display
A gamer paid $200 for what appears to be a prototype of Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 3 controller on OfferUp, posting photos of the device. The unit fails to connect normally, showing only a red flashing light. The images confirm previously leaked features including two scroll wheels, a dedicated cloud gaming button, and a second wireless mode for direct connection to Xbox Cloud Gaming. They also reveal a built-in micro display for switching between cloud and local console modes, a configuration not previously disclosed.
A gamer has purchased what appears to be a prototype of Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 3 controller for $200 on the secondhand marketplace OfferUp, and posted photos of the device. The unit currently fails to connect to an Xbox console or via cable, showing only a flashing red light. Its exterior details match earlier leaks, including two new scroll wheels on the bottom edge and a second wireless mode that allows the controller to connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers, with a dedicated pairing button to switch between cloud and local console.
The photos also reveal a built-in miniature display next to the pairing button. The screen shows an Xbox Series X console and a XCloud rocket icon, apparently indicating connection modes. Another photo shows a URL pointing to an internal Microsoft cloud resource. In May 2026, documents leaked by Brazilian regulators disclosed some of these designs; the new photos further confirm these features and reveal the mini display for the first time.
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