Original Microsoft XBOX Duke Controller Tested Cleaned New Breakaway Cable
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Manufacturer description
Original OEM Microsoft Xbox Duke Model Controller that has been fully disassembled, cleaned and has a brand new breakaway cable that has been soldered onto the motherboard. No more worries about turning the controller the wrong way and the 20+ year old cord disconnecting. All buttons and triggers tested. Missing 1 screw as shown
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SpecPicks scored Original Microsoft XBOX Duke Controller Tested Cleaned New Breakaway… 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 |
| breakaway_cable | true |
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