Xbox Elite Series 3 Leak Points to Dual Scroll Wheels and Swappable Battery

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It's a great time for fans of premium controllers: not only did the new Steam Controller just release to high sales and critical acclaim, but now leaked photos confirm the existence of an Xbox Elite Series 3 controller.

The first Elite Series controller released in October 2015 well into the Xbox One's lifespan (ahead of One X), while Elite Series 2 released in November 2019, a year ahead of the Series X/S release. While we don't yet know the exact release window for Elite Series 3 or Project Helix, past timing points toward Elite Series 3 releasing a year or less ahead of Project Helix.

In any case, fans of Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers (myself included) have been waiting for a long time. The four back paddles now look like they fit much more snugly with the controller and seem larger, with textured grips to boot. The trigger...

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