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Microsoft may prepare an updated luxury gamepad, as configuration documents discovered on Spectrum and shared via Reddit indicate. These files, which were subsequently removed, hinted at customizable paddle options, an audio scroll wheel, alongside Hall Effect and TMR sticks.
Prior to this discovery, a user uploaded photographs depicting an alleged prototype on Reddit in August. While that earlier incident offered limited functional details, the latest leak outlines internal specifications for the rumored premium device.
The author notes that previous hardware iterations suffered from durability flaws, including broken thumbsticks and fragile construction where parts scatter upon impact. Addressing these reliability issues could help Microsoft compete effectively against rival hardware.
Maintaining positive qualities such as battery longevity and balanced weight remains crucial, provided costs do not escalate further. The current model retailed around $167, while newer competitors like the Asus ROG Raikiri II cost $129 and the Steam Controller costs $99.
