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OEM Original Xbox Controller S Type + Breakaway Cable OG Tested & Working

Bottom line: The OEM Xbox Controller S Type + Breakaway Cable OG Tested & Working 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 2026-10-15

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For PC and console controllers, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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Manufacturer description

The OEM Original Xbox Controller S Type is a classic black wired gamepad designed for the Microsoft Xbox platform. It features ergonomic comfort with padded, matte/anti-glare material for an immersive gaming experience. The controller is compatible with the Microsoft Xbox console and comes with a 6ft breakaway cable for easy connectivity. Made from rigid plastic, this authentic Microsoft brand controller is tested and confirmed to be in working order, making it a reliable choice for solo gameplay on the Xbox console.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored OEM Xbox Controller S Type + Breakaway Cable OG Tested & Working 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

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