READ AS-IS Xbox Duke Controller OEM Microsoft X08-17160 With Breakaway Cable
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Manufacturer description
See photos for exact item condition. Tested and all buttons are fully functional, but internal wiring has been modified. See photos for exact item wear. Includes everything shown in the photos, they are of the exact item you will receive.
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SpecPicks scored READ AS-IS Xbox Duke Controller OEM Microsoft X08-17160 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.
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