The "Duke" OG Xbox Controller For Xbox One And PC Gets Price And Release Date

The "Duke" OG Xbox Controller For Xbox One And PC Gets Price And Release Date

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https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-duke-og-xbox-controller-for-xbox-one-and-pc-ge/1100-6456091/

Hyperkin showed off plenty of neat retro accessories at CES 2018, but one of the standouts was the original Xbox controller, commonly referred to as the Duke. This hulking gamepad is oddly making a comeback by the end of March according to Hyperkin for $70 USD. Official international pricing hasn't been stated but one can estimate £50 GBP and $90 AUD.

Given that it was happily succeeded by the Xbox S controller during the first generation of Microsoft's console, the Duke's return taps into perplexing nostalgia. However, after getting our hands on it at CES, we noticed that it does have some modern touches. While button placement is exactly the same as before, there are two tiny shoulder buttons to act as the black and white buttons, which are also still functional on the controller. The Duke is noticeably lighter than its forebear as well.