Images of a purported prototype Xbox Elite Series 3 controller have surfaced online, sparking speculation about the next iteration of Microsoft’s high-end gaming hardware. A Reddit user claims to have acquired the device for $200 through the online marketplace OfferUp, though the origin of the prototype remains unverified. The device features a small, built-in screen, a design choice not present in previous Elite models.

This leak follows earlier reports from May, which originated from documents filed with a Brazilian regulatory agency. Those documents suggested that the upcoming Elite Series 3 would include significant hardware upgrades, such as two scroll wheels on the bottom edge and a dedicated wireless mode designed to connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers. The regulatory filings also mentioned a new 'Pair Button' intended to facilitate seamless switching between cloud gaming services and local console play. While Microsoft has not officially announced the controller, the physical features shown in the leaked photos appear to correspond with the technical specifications previously identified in the regulatory data. It remains unclear if or when this specific prototype design will reach mass production or retail markets.