One of Xbox's best hardware options may soon be replaced by something bigger and better

Once you've tried an Xbox Elite controller and all of its bells and whistles, it's hard to go back to a normal peripheral. Xbox is about to further that divide with a totally new Xbox Elite controller that takes everything you love about the last model and cranks it up a notch.

There's no official announcement of a new controller, but a new leak from Xbox's backend server has spilled all the juicy details. The ostensible Elite Series 3 controller will have advanced haptics, such as Impulse Triggers that convert electrical signals into physical feedback, and trigger-specific vibration. The swappable joysticks will have an additional "silent stick" option to play around with. Even the older sticks are getting an upgrade, though. The leaked documents describe Hall-effect joystick modules with standard, loose, and tight resistance that minimize stick drift. Another joystick possibility is the "TMR" option, that translates your movement at a higher resolution but with lower power consumption.

Based on the additional specs, fine-tuning your preferences seems to be the new controller's north star. The controller will offer more paddle designs beyond the standard inclusions, such as double-wide paddles and a paddle configuration without the top part of the backside buttons. The D-pad is also getting renewed with grippy alternatives as well as add-ons that are divided between cosmetic and performance builds. Players will be able to change the controller's faceplate, which includes options for colors, metal finishes, and engravings.

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