New Xbox Hardware Is Reportedly Set To Arrive In 2026

Image: Xbox (Elite Series 2 Core Controller)

One of the things that was mentioned in Windows Central's big report / predictions piece on Xbox in 2026 today was that new Xbox hardware is set to arrive at some point this year.

No, it's almost certainly not going to be the new Xbox console, but the article mentions how they "suspect" it could be the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller that's been rumoured for some time now, along with maybe other controller revisions.

"I'm told Microsoft's next-generation Xbox controllers all support direct-to-WiFi connectivity, eliminating Bluetooth latency from cloud gaming scenarios."

Back in April, the same reporter shared some very pinch-of-salt predictions about what might be on the way: