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Leaked Images Show Microsoft’s Compact Xbox Cloud Controller

5/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Leaked Anatel images published by Tecnoblog show Microsoft developing a compact Xbox Cloud Gaming controller.
It features a lean SNES-like shape, white or black finish, and all standard Xbox buttons.
The device includes a 500 mAh rechargeable battery, USB-C charging, and Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.3 via an RTL8730E chip with 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 cores.
A pairing button and lights let users switch modes and display cloud versus console play, and the release date is unconfirmed.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft’s newly leaked compact Xbox Cloud Gaming controller reflects a decade-long shift that began when the original Xbox launched in November 2001 and sold over 24 million units by 2006, and was echoed by Google’s 2011 Stadia announcement. The handheld aims to extend Xbox’s cloud strategy and pressure rivals Sony and Nintendo toward portable gaming.

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Story summary

Leaked Anatel images published by Tecnoblog show Microsoft developing a compact Xbox Cloud Gaming controller.
It features a lean SNES-like shape, white or black finish, and all standard Xbox buttons.
The device includes a 500 mAh rechargeable battery, USB-C charging, and Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.3 via an RTL8730E chip with 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 cores.
A pairing button and lights let users switch modes and display cloud versus console play, and the release date is unconfirmed.

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