OEM OG Original Xbox Black S Type Controller w/ Breakaway Cable Clean Tested
Bottom line: The Microsoft OEM OG Original Xbox Black S Type Controller 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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Manufacturer description
Very gently used. Cleaned with disinfectant alcohol wipes and sealed in plastic prior to shipping. It will be carefully packed in a box for shipping. From a smoke free home. Pictures show the actual controller you will receive.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft OEM OG Original Xbox Black S Type Controller 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 |
|---|---|
| platform | Original Xbox |
| connection | Proprietary breakaway |
Hardware benchmark data
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