Genuine Microsoft XBOX Halo Green OEM S-Type Controller w/Breakaway Cable Tested
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Manufacturer description
This listing is for a genuine Microsoft Xbox S-Type Halo Green Controller with the Breakaway cable. The controller has been cleaned, tested and it works great. The photos are the actual item!
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SpecPicks scored Genuine Microsoft XBOX Halo Green OEM S-Type Controller w/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 | Halo Green (translucent) |
|---|---|
| platform | Original Xbox |
| connection | Wired |
| breakaway_cable | true |
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