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OG Xbox Duke controller re-releasing for XB1 & PC Holiday 2017
- Thread starter jwk94
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Real_Madrid
Member
Yeah, I love this nostalgia gadgets.
Sorcerer
Member
A novelty that will disappear in a few months. That's why Microsoft is letting Hyperkin handle it.
Host Samurai
Member
In an age where Bubsy and Shaw Fu are being revived, why not?
Ronan_Berthelot
Member
Wowww, so cool ! I need that !
Beer Monkey
Member
I have huge hands and that thing still gave me cramps. DS3 also gave me cramps because too small. DS4 is good, X1 controller is great.
In a perfect world every first party controller would be available in multiple sizes.
In a perfect world every first party controller would be available in multiple sizes.
Madrugador
Member
I hated the duke, but this is awesome regardless.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
I always hated that controller. Especially the buttons and button placement. I was very happy when the S controller come out and became the standard
LukasTaves
Member
But why?
AdventureMike
Member
It's funny, I remember in the days when the Duke was being replaced the general consensus seemed to be "Oh thank god the S controller is coming". Now the Duke seems to be a beloved treasure 
Different strokes I suppose!
Different strokes I suppose!
J-Roderton
Member
I have no idea, but I kinda want one.
Crankshaft
Member
Definitely buying one!
ShadowSoldier89
Member
second favorite controller ever, so I will probably grab one if the quality is there
I'm baffled. I just chucked two of these in the trash while cleaning out a closet yesterday. They got me thinking back on changes in design philosophy and how some of the things that passed for "modern" in 2002 now look like Fisher Price toys for preschoolers.
And here I see someone is going to start selling these things again.
And here I see someone is going to start selling these things again.
It's funny, I remember in the days when the Duke was being replaced the general consensus seemed to be "Oh thank god the S controller is coming". Now the Duke seems to be a beloved treasure
Different strokes I suppose!
Yeah, the Duke was an object of ridicule at the time. I believe the S spent more time as the default controller than the Duke. And I don't recall the Duke even being available at retail after the S was released. It was a wholesale "our bad" change.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
the S was a gigantic fucking downgrade in comfort. The Duke has remained my goto for any time I best out the OG Xbox, and with a new version with actual bumpers and Xinput, I'm super excited to get a hold of this one.
Baron Von Beans
Member
This was during their heyday I feel...so many good strips back then
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
Id really prefer the Revision of this hideous uncomfortable ass controller
Id buy the S controller in a heartbeat
Id buy the S controller in a heartbeat
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I have small hands and the duke is still super comfortable. Its the only controller I've ever been able to hold with a full grip for long periods of time without any issue.
It's funny, I remember in the days when the Duke was being replaced the general consensus seemed to be "Oh thank god the S controller is coming". Now the Duke seems to be a beloved treasure
Different strokes I suppose!
I'm not seeing beloved treasure anywhere between 2001 and 2017, but a nostalgic novelty, sure.
TheCanisDirus
Member
Duke was always passed up in favor of the S during Halo parties. The S is far superior in every way. I dig the Duke as much as the same nostalgic fanboy; however, there's not denying the S is the better of the two.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Meh. Should have been a Duke but with shoulder buttons not the old black and white face buttons.
razors4edge
Member
This will probably be a better controller, cuz it wont have drifting of the analog sticks. I mean, when are MS gonna fix that? Was it fixed with the xbox one s revision?
Barrel Cannon
Member
It's honestly the only way for me to play some of the older Xbox titles. I hate playing Halo 1 or Splinter Cell on the S controller. It feels like the deadzones feel completely off otherwise
SlaughterX
Banned
Lol, this is stupid.
Bootador83
Member
photos:
1 to 1 scale between controller and console.