Photos of an unreleased Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming controller have been leaked online, thanks to a Brazilian website called Tech Blog. The small controllers look like something 8BitDo would release, although the D-Pad and home button feature the familiar Xbox aesthetic.
This is actually made by Microsoft, according to a report from The edge. It’s supposed to feature a rectangular body, short grips, offset controllers, and the usual complement of Xbox buttons. It looks like two colors will be available, as the photos show the controller in black and white.
Despite its size, this could be a great controller for cloud gaming. In fact, it would use Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth to connect directly to Microsoft’s service, which should reduce latency. It can also connect via Bluetooth when needed.
It even uses a real rechargeable battery. Any Xbox gamer knows that the company has had a major, inexplicable preference for AA batteries for decades. The controller is powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex A7 in a Realtek chipset, according to analysis from Digital Foundry.
The controller remains unannounced, so we have no information on pricing or availability. However, this leak might force Microsoft to release something official in the near future.