Original Xbox OEM S Type Black Controller with Breakaway Cable CLEANED NotTESTED
Bottom line: The Microsoft Original Xbox OEM S Type Black Controller is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the controllers & gamepads category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Not tested. All buttons however are functional. Original. See pics for details. Right and left analog stick have some condition issues. Some marks on the back as well. Can be used for parts as well
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Original Xbox OEM S Type Black Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Microsoft'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.
Full Specifications
| color | black |
|---|---|
| connection | wired |
| compatible_console | Original Xbox |
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