A new Xbox controller, codenamed “Sebille”, is expected to launch in the month of May, 2024, based on the latest information.
During an ongoing discussion in the latest episode of the XboxEra podcast, The Verge’s Tom Warren appeared on chat to reveal that a new Xbox controller, codenamed “Sebille” is set to be announced in May, 2024, ahead of the June showcase.
Warren further clarified that the information regarding a new Xbox controller being announced in May, 2024, was present in the Federal Court Case documents leak, and he doesn’t believe it has changed.
The upcoming controller is said to receive a price tag of $69.99. It is equipped with an accelerometer, allowing users to power it on by simply lifting it. The controller boasts a two-tone color design and supports various connectivity options, including direct cloud connection, Bluetooth 5.2, and an updated “Xbox Wireless 2” connection. Microsoft highlights features such as “precision haptic feedback” and “VCA haptics doubling as speakers.” Additionally, the controller will feature quieter buttons, a rechargeable and interchangeable battery, and modular analog sticks. The controller is said to have a familiar feel, the same ergonomics, and the same layout and activation forces as the existing controller (codenamed Merlin). It will feature SE/LE/XDL options as expected.
The leaked FCC documents also mentioned an upcoming mid-gen refresh of the Xbox Series X, codenamed Brooklyn, which is set to be a digital-only console. Brooklyn is said to provide an enhanced 4K Gen9 console gaming experience, accompanied by increased internal storage, faster Wi-Fi, reduced power consumption, and a visually appealing redesign that elevates the overall all-digital aspect of the Xbox ecosystem. This new console will come equipped with 2TB of internal storage space, and will feature a USB-C front port with power delivery, among other updated technologies. In terms of hardware upgrades, the digital-only Xbox Series X mid-gen refresh is said to feature an all-new southbridge to modernize IO and sustainability efforts.