Official Microsoft Xbox Original S-Type Controller Translucent Green OEM
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Manufacturer description
The Official Microsoft Xbox Original S-Type Controller in Translucent Green is a wired controller designed for the Microsoft Xbox platform. With an ergonomic design and compatibility with the Xbox console, this controller offers a comfortable and immersive gaming experience for one player. Made by Microsoft, this OEM controller with break away cable
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Official Microsoft Xbox S-Type Controller Translucent Green OEM 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.
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Full Specifications
| color | translucent-green |
|---|---|
| platform | Original Xbox |
| cable_type | breakaway |
| third_party | false |
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