Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3
Someone reportedly paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller on OfferUp, and the apparent Microsoft prototype could be an early Elite Series 3 complete with a tiny built-in display.
A Reddit user named ssuberlex claimed to have purchased an Xbox controller for $200 from the marketplace platform OfferUp. The controller appeared to be a prototype or mystery model, resembling the Xbox Elite Series 3 design. The device featured a small built-in screen and hardware resembling the Elite Series 3, as shown in photos posted on Reddit.
However, the controller could not connect to an Xbox or PC via wired or wireless connections, and the tiny screen displayed an Xbox console alongside an Xbox Cloud Gaming icon. Microsoft has not confirmed the purpose of the screen, and the controller's functionality remains unclear. Despite its similarity to the Elite Series 3, the OfferUp purchase does not guarantee that the prototype will become an official release.
Microsoft has not announced an official Xbox Elite Series 3, leaving the controller's final name, screen function, and retail design uncertain. The Verge reported that Microsoft plans to release a new Elite controller later in 2026. Meanwhile, the tiny screen could either survive as a unique feature or be removed before the controller reaches retail shelves.
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