A new official Xbox controller aimed at cloud gaming has been leaked with unprecedented technical specifications, revealing advanced connectivity and a reduced design. The peripheral was discovered with components that indicate Microsoft’s strategic focus on game streaming experiences. The images show a black and white device with traditional Xbox button layout and integrated dual connectivity.
Native Wi-Fi 6 changes connection architecture
The control incorporates Wi-Fi 6 as a new feature absent in previous models, operating at frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Além of Bluetooth 5.3, the device uses the Realtek RTL8730E chip equipped with two ARM Cortex-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz to process wireless communication. Essa’s choice of components reflects Microsoft’s commitment to quality streaming, where low latency and high throughput determine the player’s experience.
The presence of integrated Wi-Fi marks a significant change in the manufacturer’s approach. Conventional Periféricos rely solely on Bluetooth, requiring the console or receiving device to maintain an internet connection. A control with Wi-Fi 6 reduces points of failure in streaming scenarios, allowing direct connection to the network without intermediaries. Essa architecture benefits users with Bluetooth signal instability, common in environments with multiple wireless devices operating simultaneously.
Bateria and portability-optimized design
The control has an internal 500mAh battery that is rechargeable via USB-C, with a more compact design compared to the brand’s standard control. The images released show a black and white finish, with a pairing button positioned at the top next to the USB-C input. The size reduction suggests increased portability, in line with the cloud gaming strategy where users access titles from different devices.
Especificações confirmed new peripheral
- Conectividade dual with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Chip Realtek RTL8730E with ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core processing at 1.2 GHz.
- Bateria internal rechargeable 500mAh.
- Porta USB-C for fast charging.
- Disponibilidade in black and white colors.
- Compact Design aimed at cloud gaming.
- Layout button keeps traditional Xbox pattern.
Expansão from the Xbox accessory ecosystem
Microsoft has not yet officially announced or confirmed the new control. Segundo the same leak sources, the company is simultaneously working on three new peripherals: this cloud gaming model, a renewed Elite Series 3 and a basic control not yet revealed. The broad update of the accessories ecosystem indicates the manufacturer’s preparation for expanding its streaming platform.
Windows App to Xbox Cloud Gaming continues to receive improvements, and cloud-optimized controls support the strategy to reduce dependence on dedicated hardware among casual users. The initiative reflects the industry’s broader move toward streaming, where specialized peripherals are gaining increasing importance. The integration of Wi-Fi 6 into an Xbox controller marks a technological evolution that consolidates Microsoft’s position in the cloud gaming market.