Microsoft Xbox OEM Black Duke Wired Controllers With Breakaway Cables Untested
Bottom line: The Microsoft Xbox OEM Black Duke Wired Controllers 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
Untested. I've had them for awhile in case I needed to test the original Xbox but not come across one so here they are. In good cosmetic condition. All buttons click and do not stick. Comes with what you see. Returns accepted. No partial refunds take as they are or return for a full refund.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Xbox OEM Black Duke Wired Controllers 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
| cable | Breakaway |
|---|---|
| connection | Proprietary |
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