A talented artist has recreated Xbox's most infamous controller in stained glass, providing a unique and nostalgic look into the origins of the video game console brand. Xbox's Duke controller has a nearly 25-year history that traces back to Microsoft's first game console, and while players complained about it at the time, this new creation shows there's still some appreciation for it.
The original Xbox console was released in 2001, and while fans at the time were excited for Nintendo and PlayStation to have a third competitor in the midst of Sega's exit from the console market, Microsoft's first controller was maligned for its bulky size, unusually rounded shape, and general unwieldiness. Players weren't stuck with the Duke for too long, as Xbox released its much more streamlined and conventionally shaped Xbox Controller S in 2002, but the unusual gaming experience provided by the Duke left a lasting impression.
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While the Duke controller remake for the Xbox One was released in 2018 with a couple of extra shoulder buttons, one artistic Xbox fan has created an even...
