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According to certification documents from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), two as-yet-unannounced Xbox controllers from Microsoft have been fully unveiled. The first is an exceedingly compact Cloud Controller engineered specifically for Xbox Cloud Gaming, while the second is the long-anticipated Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 3, marking a significant overhaul of the professional-grade peripheral after a seven-year hiatus. These devices signal a strategic pivot by Microsoft to tether its hardware more closely to cloud ecosystems and indicate a transition toward internal rechargeable power solutions.
The first revelation is a diminutive Cloud Controller, whose aesthetic echoes the retro handheld designs of 8BitDo:
- Direct-to-Cloud Wi-Fi for Latency Mitigation: The paramount technical innovation of this controller lies in its connectivity. Eschewing the traditional reliance on Bluetooth for mobile peripherals, this device integrates a Realtek chipset and a dual-core Arm Cortex A7 processor, allowing it to interface directly with Microsoft’s cloud servers via Wi-Fi. This architecture bypasses local device processing bottlenecks to significantly diminish input latency—the primary adversary of cloud gaming—while retaining Bluetooth as a secondary contingency.
- The Departure from AA Batteries: Leaked imagery and specifications indicate that this miniature controller, available in monochrome black and white, features an integrated rechargeable battery, facilitating convenient charging via a USB cable.
- Portability Over Ergonomics: While maintaining the standard Xbox button layout and asymmetrical analog sticks, its rectangular chassis and truncated grips suggest that ergonomic comfort was partially sacrificed to ensure the device remains pocketable.
Concurrently appearing in the Anatel database is the formidable Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 3, arriving seven years after the debut of its predecessor in 2019:
- Innovative Thumb-Operated Scroll Wheels: Leaked schematics reveal the addition of two “scroll wheels” situated on the underside of the controller. This inventive addition is expected to provide nuanced control for weapon cycling in shooters or precision adjustments in racing and simulation titles.
- Seamless Cloud/Local Toggle: A dedicated pairing button on the face of the controller facilitates instantaneous switching between local Xbox consoles and cloud-enabled devices, such as smartphones, smart televisions, or PCs.
- Redesigned D-pad and Modular Battery: In addition to a refined directional pad, the Elite 3 introduces a detachable rechargeable battery. This design harmonizes environmental sustainability with longevity, addressing battery degradation concerns while aligning with emerging European Union mandates regarding the ease of battery replacement in consumer electronics.
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