For all the flak the first Xbox controller dubbed The Duke got when it launched in 2001 for being huge and hard to hold for many players, it didnt have the widespread issues that subsequent versions of the controller experienced. That being said, the question of how long Xbox controllers last comes down to proper care and maintenance. None of the issues with these controllers are fatal, but one of the most common problems — dating back to the Xbox 360 controller — is analog stick...
