Original Xbox OEM S Type Black Controller with Breakaway Cable TESTED S/Free !!
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Original Xbox OEM S Type Black Controller with Breakaway Cable TESTED S/Free !! Photo is the controller you get , tested and works , breakway cable is a mad cat cable but works .. controller has wear to it from being a used controller ..
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Original Xbox OEM S Type Black 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
| oem | true |
|---|---|
| color | Black |
| platform | Original Xbox |
| cable_type | Breakaway |
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