This week, I have not one but four prizes: original Xbox "Duke" controllers. These are the oversized controllers that shipped with the Xbox and were beloved by many and ridiculed by many more. These units have never been used so they should last a good long time. If you still have an original Xbox and miss the good ol' days with this oversized but still amazingly comfortable-for-most controller, or perhaps want something to mod into a fishbowl or planter or some other artistic yet geeky creation, enter now. I'll draw four winners this time, or if only four people enter then you'll make my job even easier. Don't have an original Xbox but know someone who does? Let them know so they can try for one.
To enter:
Simply post a comment on this page - whatever is on your mind as long as it's not an ad or profane. Be sure to read the Sweepstakes Rules to ensure you are eligible to win and don't get disqualified by double-posting or forgetting to provide an e-mail address. Note that unless you're an authenticated poster who has been active on the site and marked as trusted, your comment will NOT appear immediately. It will go into a queue for me to approve, which I'll do several times a day. Do NOT double-post. We'll extend the entry period for this until 11:01 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 9 to ensure you have plenty of time to enter and verify your entry was accepted.
Comments (51)
Hey :)
I saw a post on the Xbox.com forums, I would love an original Duke controller :)
I still play my original xbox from time to time. Mainly for Dead or Alive Ultimate, Halo 2, DDR Ultramix 2 amd Syberia 2.
Good luck with the blog - I have one too.
So there's free stuff every friday given out? That's awesome!
Take Care,
Silvercube
Posted by Silvercube | October 5, 2008 1:39 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 01:39
I would like one please!
Posted by John Abilu | October 5, 2008 6:52 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 06:52
Cool, those are some sweet contrtollers
Posted by Austin | October 5, 2008 8:02 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 08:02
I still use my old Xbox. I got the one with the S type. Would be nice to have the old Duke controller.
Posted by Frank | October 5, 2008 3:15 PM
Posted on October 5, 2008 15:15
Sweet, I could use another controller.
Posted by Josh | October 6, 2008 8:52 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 08:52
great controller for fps games
Posted by Armando | October 6, 2008 8:53 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 08:53
Nice of you to do a promotion like this. I was one of the few who actually LIKED the Duke controller, and I would like to pick one up again having sold my original one away. If I win I think I might look into getting it modded to work on the 360 :D
Thanks again.
Posted by Brandon S. | October 6, 2008 8:58 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 08:58
Shiny. Never did figure out why people used those horrible miniature ones they released later.
Posted by Geo | October 6, 2008 9:12 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 09:12
Oh yeah, Hunter the Reckoning 2 player here I come. "Awesome" Free Stuff.
Posted by Geovannie | October 6, 2008 9:19 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 09:19
I remember these things. Good ol' days of Halo 1.
Posted by Ness3 | October 6, 2008 9:28 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 09:28
My enormous manly hands require enormous manly controllers to hold and coddle.
Posted by Warren | October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 09:38
haha, i remember those controllers, hope i win!
Posted by Lance Towner | October 6, 2008 10:42 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 10:42
What a cool contest!
Posted by Brian | October 6, 2008 11:42 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 11:42
huge control is hugeeeeeeeeeee1!!!!
Posted by jonathan espinal | October 6, 2008 11:47 AM
Posted on October 6, 2008 11:47
I hope I win, this is a piece of gaming history (ok, not a rare one, but still).
Posted by Rand0mGuy | October 6, 2008 12:00 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 12:00
Those things were monsters, I remember. Still better than a Wiimote though.
Posted by clankjak | October 6, 2008 12:11 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 12:11
I only have ever used the S type controller. Would be cool to check out the original.
Posted by Matt | October 6, 2008 12:15 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 12:15
These controllers are crazy good :]
My sister could deff. use them since she's stuck with the original Xbox while i have the 360.
Posted by Jake | October 6, 2008 1:18 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 13:18
The duke was my favorite xbox controller. By far the best one made. I myself have a broken one that im still attempting to fix. Winning one would make my life much easier.
Posted by Nick | October 6, 2008 1:28 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 13:28
I loved the large ones and hated the S-style controllers, pretty much only because of the changed white/black button placement.
Posted by Akari | October 6, 2008 1:57 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 13:57
The Duke is my favorite controller. It works so well.
Posted by Jigsaw hc | October 6, 2008 2:17 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:17
Oh, this takes me back to the days of Halo 1. Must...have....Now!
Posted by Brandon | October 6, 2008 2:36 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:36
I was a big fan of the DUKE controller. I definetely preferred it over the S-controller and it's relocated Black-White and smaller back & start buttons. I wish a there was a throw back version for the 360 with the added RB & LB. My original Duke is worn beyond reusabilty so this would be nice to win for me.
Posted by Dean M | October 6, 2008 2:46 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:46
Oh man, i could use one of these for that console i got free, with no cords
Posted by Nathan | October 6, 2008 2:48 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:48
I love this controller, its feels more comfortable in my giant hands than those puny s controllers, but its hard to find it in stores these days, i must win!
Posted by Jay | October 6, 2008 2:52 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:52
Not the biggest duke I am going to see today. Had mickey D's for lunch.
Posted by Ciscomancer | October 6, 2008 2:54 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:54
I never actually used the orignal duke controller before but I would be happy to try one if I get it for free.
Posted by Joseph | October 6, 2008 2:57 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 14:57
Ah what the hell, couldn't hurt.
Posted by neil johnson | October 6, 2008 3:27 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 15:27
Couldn't hurt to enter :D
Posted by Alex | October 6, 2008 4:59 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 16:59
Free controller ftw
Posted by Roger | October 6, 2008 5:14 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 17:14
I'll try my luck with this drawing.
I didn't have an original Xbox, so I got one to play all the games that haven't hit the 360 BC list yet. I'd love to get my hands on an original Duke!
Posted by JLarkin | October 6, 2008 5:23 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 17:23
I loved the duke controller, some games were just more comfortable to play with it. Here is hoping I win one of them!
Posted by ONESTAR | October 6, 2008 6:24 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 18:24
never used the original controllers, but still play my xbox. sure, i'll take a chance at a free controller. thanks.
Posted by LaraCroftsLeftBoob | October 6, 2008 8:14 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 20:14
I've got an original xbox with no controllers, so this is perfect for me! :-)
Posted by Adam | October 6, 2008 9:02 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 21:02
I remember my friend saying he loved the Dukes, I was fond of it too but everyone else I talked to always had problems with it, cause it too big. All I have are controller S' so this would be nice to have.
Posted by JetPackJohnny | October 6, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 21:47
I love The Duke. The Controller-S is nice, but The Duke feels a lot more comfortable in my hands. Not only that, but the placement of the Black and White buttons is far better on The Duke. I'd love to have a fresh one.
Posted by RAY16 | October 6, 2008 10:45 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 22:45
Are you allowed to give away heavy weapons in contests?
Posted by Bared | October 6, 2008 10:58 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 22:58
I actually liked the large xbox controllers (of course, I like the Jaguar's pads, too... tiny joypads are not for me). I could use another controller for the rare three-player game, or as a replacement as my toddlers put my old one through a stress-test.
Posted by Eric | October 6, 2008 11:34 PM
Posted on October 6, 2008 23:34
the old controllers are still the best!
Posted by Mike | October 7, 2008 12:29 AM
Posted on October 7, 2008 00:29
All right, large XBox controllers! Especially brand new ones. Awesome contest!
Posted by Thomas | October 7, 2008 12:38 AM
Posted on October 7, 2008 00:38
Is it wrong to win this if I've never owned or played an original XBox and have no idea how much different these are from the smaller ones?
Posted by JT | October 7, 2008 7:47 AM
Posted on October 7, 2008 07:47
I'd love some Dukes
Posted by Biglesworth23 | October 7, 2008 10:28 AM
Posted on October 7, 2008 10:28
Big Dirty loves the Big Controller!
Posted by Mike Sweeney | October 7, 2008 12:35 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 12:35
I have been needing a replacement, but the "Duke" style are hard to find.
Posted by juvo | October 7, 2008 1:08 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 13:08
I will win this. You know why? AMERICA Rules!!!!
Posted by Jimmy Bun | October 7, 2008 3:20 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 15:20
Man I miss the Duke. They ended up changing it to try and appeal to asians with smaller hands, but dammit MS is an American company, make a controller for my grease and blood covered, man hands!
Posted by Chase | October 7, 2008 4:07 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 16:07
=( I bought my xbox late in the game when shenmue 2 was released, and only had the small controllers. I've never even got to use the duke before. Hopefully I get the chance =)
Posted by bryan kot | October 7, 2008 8:08 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 20:08
Oh, how I miss my old Dukes.
Posted by Flash Gordon | October 7, 2008 10:08 PM
Posted on October 7, 2008 22:08
The Duke is the best. S controllers are horrible.
Posted by klwillis45 | October 8, 2008 1:51 PM
Posted on October 8, 2008 13:51
Wow, great entries everyone! I've drawn and sent mail to the 4 winners:
Warren
John Abilu
Armando
Jay
I'll post a new drawing tomorrow. I'm thinking of giving away multiple prizes again, but with a twist.
Posted by Gamewatcher
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October 9, 2008 8:08 AM
Posted on October 9, 2008 08:08
Just a quick note- John Abilu was disqualified (lives in Canada) so I drew another winner: Matt.
Posted by Gamewatcher
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October 12, 2008 8:54 PM
Posted on October 12, 2008 20:54