Microsoft Xbox Original Duke Controller Black Wired X08-17160 Untested
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Manufacturer description
Original Microsoft Xbox “Duke” wired controller, model X08-17160, made in Malaysia. • Color: Black • Original design for the first generation Xbox • Wired connection with breakaway cable (see photos) • Untested, sold as-is for parts or repair • Some cosmetic wear from age and storage (see photos) Condition: Used, untested. May have scratches, scuffs, and signs of age. No returns due to untested status.
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Xbox Original Duke Controller Black Wired X08-17160 Untested 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 |
|---|---|
| interface | Xbox proprietary (USB-based) |
| generation | Original Xbox |
| breakaway_cable | true |
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