Original Xbox OEM S Type Blue Controller with Breakaway Cable TESTED
Bottom line: The Original Xbox OEM S Type Blue Controller with Breakaway Cable TESTED 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
Item is preowned, used. TESTED WORKING. Item shows light wear, marks, scratches, etc.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original Xbox OEM S Type Blue Controller with Breakaway Cable TESTED 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
| color | Blue |
|---|---|
| breakaway_cable | true |
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