By William Judd
Publication Date: 2026-10-06 10:48:00
Microsoft’s long–leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 controller looks closer to release than ever, as specs and other information relating to the device were found in the company’s Design Lab service, which allows for custom gamepads to be ordered.
The controller, which is set to succeed the seven-year-old Xbox Elite Series 2, is reportedly codenamed Edessa and includes a choice of Hall Effect or TMR sticks, according to data found by Redditor /u/esketitethan. Both technologies have become increasingly standard for third-party controllers over the past five years, as they are more resistant to wear than traditional potentiometer-based designs, but they make different trade-offs in terms of stick feel and power use.
Other specs include improved haptics on par with the Sony DualSense, an audio control dial, a choice of d-pads (including stick, cross and faceted), multiple faceplates, additional paddle styles and so on. The focus looks to be on both pre- and post-purchase customisability,…
