Original Microsoft Xbox Duke Gaming Controller OEM X08-17160 Official w/ Breakaw
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Original Microsoft Xbox Duke Gaming Controller OEM X08-17160 Official w/ Breakaw
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SpecPicks scored Original Microsoft Xbox Duke Gaming Controller OEM X08-17160 Official 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 | Black |
|---|---|
| breakaway_cable | true |
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