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Xbox Controller S-Black (Renewed)
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Xbox Controller S-Black (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Xbox Controller S-Black: Smaller grips and revised button placement sized for average adult hands; main trade-off: refurbished unit, not new: cosmetic wear and battery-free wired design are expected.

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By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For PC and console controllers, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Smaller grips and revised button placement sized for average adult hands
  • ✓ Secondary buttons moved within easy thumb reach for faster inputs
  • ✓ Reworked D-pad surface for cleaner directional inputs than the original Duke
  • ✓ Wider thumbstick tops reduce slip-off during analog movement
  • ✓ Inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers under the Renewed Guarantee

Cons

  • ✗ Refurbished unit, not new: cosmetic wear and battery-free wired design are expected
  • ✗ Wired original-Xbox plug needs an adapter for USB or modern consoles
  • ✗ Renewed stock varies by supplier, so grip feel and stick tension are inconsistent
  • ✗ No listed warranty beyond the Renewed replacement-or-refund window

Manufacturer description

This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Xbox Controller S-Black using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Amazon Renewed's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Designed to fit your hands more comfortable, with smaller grips and better button placement
  • Easy-to-reach secondary buttons for better response time
  • The revised D-pad surface improves directional movement
  • Roomier thumbsticks mean no more slipping off the stick when you're playing in Analog

Full Specifications

BrandAmazon Renewed
ColorBlack
Model NameS
Power SourceBattery Powered
CompatibilityXbox
Button Quantity15
Controller TypeGamepad
Item Dimensions7.25 x 8 x 3.5 inches
Hardware PlatformXbox
Compatible DevicesPC
Additional FeaturesWireless
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
Manufacturer Part Numberk8600013-cr
Compatible Video Game Console ModelsMicrosoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X

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