I’m a big fan of their DuchesS which is a recreation of the second OG Xbox controller (controller S). Especially with backwards compatible OG Xbox games.
Because the Xbox was built in secret while Microsoft and Sega collaborated on the Dreamcast. It’s actually somewhat compatible with Dreamcast games but MS never wanted to allow that feature.
Also the Duke is the only comfortable controller I have ever used.
The Dreamcast controller is ugly as sin but surprisingly comfortable to hold. It must have the widest delta between looks and ergonomics of any controller.
Reminds me of the OG Xbox controller.
I miss that big bastard. Everything these days causes my hands to cramp up because they’re too small.
There’s at least one modern recreation of the Duke Controller. I’ve never used it myself, but it seems to be good:
https://www.hyperkinstore.com/products/hyperkin-duke-wired-controller-xbox-20th-anniversary-limited-edition-officially-licensed-by-xbox?variant=52194971746614
I’m a big fan of their DuchesS which is a recreation of the second OG Xbox controller (controller S). Especially with backwards compatible OG Xbox games.
https://hyperkin.com/duchess-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-x-s-xbox-one-windows-10-11-black-officially-licensed-hyperkin.html
I’ve considered the Duke recreation though.
Everyone forgets how big that sucker really is.
And how it was a blatant copy of the Dreamcast controller.
I really liked The Duke. It was one of the first controllers that actually fit well in my large adult size hands!
If you really digest everything Microsoft does, it’s all stealing or acquiring and making worse.
Similarly:
The smaller (now regular) 360 controller killed those black and white buttons.
It just moved them, and I’m glad they did
Because the Xbox was built in secret while Microsoft and Sega collaborated on the Dreamcast. It’s actually somewhat compatible with Dreamcast games but MS never wanted to allow that feature.
Also the Duke is the only comfortable controller I have ever used.
The Dreamcast controller is ugly as sin but surprisingly comfortable to hold. It must have the widest delta between looks and ergonomics of any controller.
Using the white and black buttons on the Duke without moving your entire hand nets you an achievement.