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Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Prototype (Allegedly, Anyway) Somehow Ends Up in a Customer's Hands
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Key Points:
- A purported prototype of the Xbox Elite Series 3 Wireless Controller has reportedly surfaced on the retail site OfferUp, despite the controller not being officially announced yet.
- A Reddit user shared their experience of unknowingly purchasing the Elite Series 3 prototype, which does not pair with Xbox devices or cables and shows a blinking red light.
- Community members on Reddit identified the device as a developer kit version, potentially encrypted for use only with registered developer accounts.
- Previous leaks suggest the Elite Series 3 will include features like Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm jack, interchangeable D-pad and paddles, two scroll wheels, trigger locks, and a new pair button to switch between local and cloud modes.
- The official reveal of the Xbox Elite Series 3 controller is expected soon, possibly at Gamescom later this month, following positive reception of previous Elite controller versions.
