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Microsoft Xbox Controller S OEM X08-69873 Wired Original

Name: Microsoft Xbox Controller S OEM X08-69873 Wired Original
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: EBAY_168793181841

Bottom line: The Microsoft Xbox Controller S OEM X08-69873 Wired Original 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-23

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Manufacturer description

The Microsoft Xbox Controller S OEM X08-69873 is a wired original controller specifically designed for the Microsoft Xbox platform. This black controller features ergonomic design and a matte/anti-glare finish for comfortable use during gaming sessions. With a maximum number of players of 1, this controller is compatible with the Microsoft Xbox console and offers a wireless range of less than 5 meters. Made of plastic and manufactured in the 2000s, this controller from Microsoft is a reliable and authentic accessory for enhancing your gaming experience.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Xbox Controller S OEM X08-69873 Wired Original 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
part_number	X08-69873

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