New Xbox Elite Controller Reportedly in the Works

Microsoft is even so riding high on the initial success of the Xbox One Ten, that saw the console beat its curvation-rival Sony's PS4 in sales figures at the end of the yr 2017. The company has also been rolling out Xbox One X Enhanced updates to several game titles to concenter more than customers. The company is also reportedly in the works to bring a new controller equally the successor to its Elite Controller.

Microsoft had appear the original Xbox Aristocracy Controller back at E3 2015. The $149 was hailed by the visitor equally the world's almost advanced controller. Much similar Razer's high-end gaming controllers, the Xbox One Elite controller offers iv interchangeable paddles at the back, Hair Trigger Locks, remappable buttons, and completely swappable components.

At present, equally reported past recent images posted on Baidu and Reddit, a second version of the Xbox Elite Controller is reportedly beingness developed by the company. Co-ordinate to the images, the "Xbox Elite Generation 2" will include a USB-C port for charging, Bluetooth support for Windows 10, three-level Hair Trigger Locks, longer central travel for the paddles, and a three-profile switch.

The new controller seems to be making use of adaptable lock aforementioned design for the thumbsticks. There are besides iii LEDs alongside the thumbsticks that could signal bombardment life or extra contour support.

With the second-generation controller, there also seems to be a newly designed grip section, then hopefully, the controller volition exist able to stand the test of time.

While in that location has been no official discussion from the company, a source familiar with Microsoft's Xbox plans has confirmed toThe Vergethat the image of the controller is genuine. In that location are too talks of a new case for the controller that would charge it on-the-become. However, at that place is no word equally of yet when Microsoft plans to unveil this new controller.

For now, we feel Microsoft could potentially unveil the controller and its example at the upcoming Game Developers Conference in March or E3 in June. Considering the fact that the Hyperkin'due south Xbox Duke Controller is expected to release in March, Microsoft could very well announce the 2d gen Elite Controller alongside that.

As a consumer, which product are you the most excited for – the Second Gen Xbox Aristocracy Controller, or the Xbox Knuckles Controller? Let us know your thoughts in the comments department down beneath.