A new leak indicates that Microsoft might be working on a new Xbox controller, and this time around, with features similar to what we’ve seen from the PS5’s DualSense.
Caught by the X account of Red Better xCloud, a recent xCloud file was added by Microsoft which seemingly has DualSense-styled features.
In a screenshot posted by Red Better xCloud, two keywords were spotted: “sebile” and “actium”. While the “sebile” keyword is related to a Direct-to-Cloud Xbox controller, mcuh like what we previously saw with Google’s Stadia controller, “actium” indicates a new iteration of the Xbox Elite controller.
Interestingly, there is also the “Delgado” keyword, which translates to “Slim” in Spanish. According to leaks and rumours-centric X account eXtas1s, these keywords indicate that, among other things, the new controllers would be compatible with next-gen Xbox consoles.
Along with DualSense-styled enhanced haptics, the new controllers are also expected to be modular, and will be leaving behind the replaceable batteries of previous Xbox controllers in favour of rechargeable internal batteries.