Kneel before the "Duke" (Image credit: Windows Central | Hyperkin)

When it comes to Xbox controllers, they don't get more iconic than the "Duke" for the original Xbox with its bulky, arcade-like face button, and that massive nexus button that's become a staple for nearly every modern controller.

Hyperkin's take on the Duke is a well-made Xbox controller in its own right. The original face buttons and d-pad are responsive, and Hyperkin's newly added shoulder buttons and precision analog triggers give the Duke much-needed improvement while staying true to the original Xbox controller's design.

It also has a few extra features like an OLED screen for the Nexus button (which plays the original Xbox's boot-up animation), a 3.5mm audio jack port for headphone jack, and a detachable USB-C cable.

While modern gamers may find this controller cumbersome due to its mammoth-sized build, unfit for smaller hands, old-school Xbox fans will absolutely love this controller.

It is a perfect revival of an ancient piece of Xbox history and one that helped set the standard for the future best Xbox controllers to come.

If you want to play Xbox games like I did in the early 2000s, especially with the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved, you can get your hands on the Hyperkin Duke Controller for 39% off its $89.99 MSRP with this early Black Friday bargain for $55.24 at Amazon.