OEM Microsoft Xbox Controller S Crystal Clear Wired Gamepad Cleaned & Tested
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Manufacturer description
Native plug-and-play for the Original Xbox (2001). Compatible with PC or modern Xbox consoles only via third-party adapters (not included). Official Microsoft Product The thumbsticks have been inspected for integrity and grip.
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SpecPicks scored OEM Microsoft Xbox Controller S Crystal Clear Wired Gamepad Cleaned… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Microsoft's retro consoles 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.
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Full Specifications
| color | Crystal Clear |
|---|---|
| variant | S |
| connection | Wired |
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