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A leak from Billbil-Kun on Dealabs suggests the translucent OG-green Xbox 25th anniversary controller will be available for pre‑order on August 26, 2026, with a release around October 20, 2026, and a price of $79.99 / £74.99 / €79.99. It’s tied to the already announced limited edition console, though no price for the console is known yet. Official confirmation from Microsoft is pending ahead of Gamescom.
An unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 has appeared after regulator leaks, with a Reddit user claiming they received a prototype on OfferUp instead of the Elite Controller 2; the device won’t pair with Xbox, fueling speculation it could be a developer kit, while Microsoft has not announced a release date.
Sony has published a patent for a future PlayStation controller whose buttons can harden or soften in response to gameplay, using a magneto-viscoelastic elastomer and magnets to adjust resistance and feel—potentially expanding tactile feedback beyond the current DualSense.
Sony has filed a World Intellectual Property Organization patent for a PlayStation controller whose buttons can harden, soften, or envelop a finger using materials like magneto-viscoelastic elastomers or fluid-filled membranes, potentially enabling more context‑sensitive in‑game actions, though a patent filing doesn’t guarantee the feature will be released.
Brazil’s Anatel regulator leaked images of two upcoming Xbox controllers: the Elite Series 3 with dual scroll wheels, paddles, trigger locks, and a switchable local/cloud mode; and a cloud-focused controller with a phone-like form factor and a 500 mAh battery. Release date and pricing are unknown, but Jez Corden has vouched for the cloud controller’s authenticity.
Regulatory images reveal the Xbox Elite Series 3, promising deeper tool-less customization, repositioned paddle mounts with two new roller wheels, and cloud-focused features (Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth) with a 1,528 mAh battery; launch likely alongside the Xbox Helix, and it reportedly retains Elite 2’s swappable sticks, D‑pad, and interchangeable triggers/paddles.
Regulatory images from Brazil’s Anatel and Tecnoblog reveal the Xbox Elite 3 controller with two new bottom scroll wheels, a refined D‑pad, a removable 1,528mAh battery, and a cloud-mode button that connects directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, suggesting new input methods and lower-latency cloud play, with a June reveal rumored.
Images of a Microsoft-built Xbox Cloud Gaming controller have leaked in Brazil, showing a compact design with direct Wi‑Fi connectivity to the cloud service, Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi‑Fi 6 for other devices, a 500mAh battery, and a Realtek dual‑core chipset; pricing and availability remain unannounced.
Xbox teases Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition peripherals: a cyan/volt-green themed Wireless Controller and a matching Wireless Headset with engine-simulated sounds, plus a matching 8BitDo charging dock; pre-orders start at $89.99 (controller) and $134.99 (headset) ahead of FH6’s May 19, 2026 launch.
Xbox reveals a Limited Edition Forza Horizon 6 Wireless Controller and Headset with a translucent, race-inspired design and custom headset sounds; pre-orders start today ahead of a May 19 release, priced $89.99 for the controller and $134.99 for the headset (£84.99/£124.99 in the UK). A matching 8BitDo Forza Horizon 6 Charging Dock is also launching, with regional availability varying.
Microsoft acknowledged that some Xbox Wireless and Design Lab controllers were shipped without batteries. It will send rechargeable battery kits and a USB-C cable to eligible customers after they submit a service request and verify their controller serial numbers, though a few users reported issues with the eligibility process.
Anbernic has announced the RG G01, its second wireless controller, which adds a curved color display for on-device settings and macros and a built-in heart-rate sensor. The display enables on‑controller remapping and macros via four back buttons; the heart-rate data's in‑game use isn’t clearly defined. The RG G01 supports Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, USB‑C tethering, a six‑axis gyro, electro‑inductive capacitive joysticks, and dual‑mode triggers, with broad compatibility across Steam, Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. Pricing and availability are not yet disclosed.
Google is shutting down the Stadia controller conversion tool that allowed users to switch controllers to Bluetooth mode, with the service ending on December 31, 2025. Users are advised to convert their controllers now to ensure continued use, as the tool is unlikely to be available after this date.
A 17-year-old hacker named Kai designed and built the compact Cheetah MX4 Mini 3D printer control motherboard, featuring advanced capabilities like support for multiple firmware, sensorless homing, and high-current loads, all documented in a detailed build log.
The Backbone Pro mobile gaming controller is on sale for $134.99, matching its Black Friday lowest price, offering enhanced features like Bluetooth support, longer battery life, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for mobile gamers seeking a versatile and high-quality controller.