Games & Commerce
From the Duke to Series X/S: 25 years of Xbox controller evolution
Microsoft’s Xbox marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, drawing fresh attention to how its controllers have evolved over the past quarter-century. Starting with the oversized original “Duke” in 2001, the line moved through the Xbox 360 era, when wireless peripherals became widely adopted, and continues with the current controller for Xbox Series X/S. Engadget highlighted how Microsoft has steadily refined size, design and feel while keeping familiar controls.
