By We’ll accept whatever we can obtain
We have been anticipating so long for Xbox to ultimately disclose the Elite Series 3 Controller (the previous version launched in 2019!), and Xbox’s Sarah Bond may have alluded to its presence during a recent interview at Tokyo Game Show 2025.
We use “may” since she explicitly dismisses the inquiry regarding the existence of the Elite Series 3, yet proceeds to indicate that Team Xbox is developing accessories and will provide further updates in the future.
The conversation is courtesy of Game Watch in Japan, so keep in mind we are utilizing translation software here:
Game Watch: I am fond of the “Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2”, and I am beginning to pay attention to the new model. Do you possess any new insights……
Sarah: “I have no information to share at this time (laughs). Nevertheless, we are also introducing various enhancements in accessories. Additional information should emerge in the future.”
For what it’s worth, we have actually come across several reports about the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller in 2025 already, with a rumor and report in the initial half of the year indicating that Microsoft was in the process of developing the Elite Series 3.
Very few specifics appear to be known about the device, and it is only conjectured that it might debut in 2026, coinciding with the launch of the next Xbox console, thus, a lot of information remains uncertain at this point.
Who can say if it will certainly come to fruition, but we are optimistic that it is progressing well for a 2026 release!
Would you find an Elite Series 3 controller from Xbox appealing? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source game.watch.impress.co.jp]
Fraser serves as the News Editor at Pure Xbox, dedicating his time to covering the most significant developments in the realm of Xbox and beyond.