Overview
- A scraped Xbox Design Lab backend, posted to Reddit on Tuesday, Oct. 6, exposed configuration records and 3D component files for an unannounced Elite Series 3 that Microsoft later removed from its servers.
- The leak lists selectable Hall‑effect or TMR magnetic thumbstick modules that use magnetic sensing to prevent mechanical wear and the common problem known as stick drift.
- Motor entries name both impulse trigger ERMs and advanced VCA motors, which are voice‑coil actuators that aim to deliver higher‑resolution, DualSense‑style haptic feedback and trigger vibration.
- Design Lab records show extensive customization and product segmentation, including metal faceplates, multiple D‑pad and paddle layouts, a dedicated audio scroll wheel, and four proposed SKUs split between Base and an 'Elite Complete' bundle.
- Reporters say the backend entries and removed assets make a holiday‑season announcement and launch likely, but Microsoft has not confirmed the product, final specs, availability, or pricing so those details remain unverified.