Hmm, I recently bought a pair of Microsoft Controller S (black) pads for the Xbox. I noticed the cords were black instead of green like my first Controller S? It seems the black cords don't get tangled-up like the green cord did which is really nice...
Are you sure they're real? Most Xbox controllers on the market are chinese bootlegs, as Microsoft doesn't make them anymore. How much did you pay? I think I dropped damn near $40 for a used firstparty Controller S.
I really do believe the controllers are genuine Microsoft Controller S pads. It says Microsoft at the top of the controller were the memory card slots are located. It also has the Xbox Controller S sticker on the back of the controller. They seem legit to me...
Hmm, I've seen the blue and green official Controller S pads for the Xbox, brand new factory sealed for $70 + shipping on Amazon.com. I doubt anyone would buy the controllers at that price, though...