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Redditor buys what looks to be a prototype for unreleased Xbox Elite Series 3 controller, posts about it on Reddit, then the thread goes dark
A Reddit user reportedly bought what appeared to be a prototype of Microsoft’s unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller and shared images and details online. The post then became unavailable or inactive, prompting speculation that the device may have been genuine, although this has not been independently confirmed.
The apparent prototype could indicate that Microsoft is developing a successor to the current Elite Series 2 controller, a premium gamepad first released in 2019. As the discussion disappeared soon after being posted, there is limited reliable information about the controller’s features, origin or possible release date.
In short
- A Redditor allegedly bought a possible Elite Series 3 prototype.
- Their Reddit discussion later went dark.
- Microsoft has not confirmed the controller.
Explained simply
Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Series 2 is a premium controller for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, released in 2019. It offers extra customisation compared with standard Xbox controllers, including adjustable controls and interchangeable parts.
A Reddit user said they had bought a device that looked like a prototype of a possible successor and shared images and details online. The post later became unavailable, but its disappearance does not confirm the device’s authenticity. If genuine, it could suggest Microsoft is developing a new Elite controller; its features, origins and release timing remain unclear.