Original Microsoft OEM Xbox Fat Black Duke Wired Controller Xbox
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Manufacturer description
Original Microsoft Xbox Duke controller gamepad. Has frayed wire at top (See photos) Works.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original Microsoft OEM Xbox Fat Black Duke Wired Controller Xbox 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 |
|---|---|
| platform | Original Xbox |
| connector | Xbox proprietary |
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