Hmm, okay, let’s dive right in. So, there’s this artist, right? And they decided to take a crack at reimagining one of the clunkiest pieces of gaming history—the Xbox Duke controller—in stained glass. This thing’s been around for what, almost 25 years now? Feels like yesterday… kind of. It’s funny, back when it first came out, people couldn’t stop griping about how awkward it was. But this new art piece gives it a bit of a nostalgic twist.
When the original Xbox hit the scene in 2001, it was a big deal. I mean, Microsoft throwing its hat into the console ring against Nintendo and PlayStation? Wild times! Anyway, they launched it with the Duke controller which was, let’s say, less than graceful. Chunky, heavy, and kind of like trying to play a game with a dinner plate in your hands. Folks weren’t thrilled, but it made an impression. A year later, they rolled out a more sensible controller, Xbox Controller S. But yeah, the Duke left a mark. Weirdly memorable, kind of like that time you tried sushi with way too much wasabi. Yep.
Oh, before I forget, someone’s running around on Reddit with the name Cellocalypsedown (creative, right?) showing off this stained glass Duke. It’s all arty and stuff—thumbsticks, D-pad, the whole shebang. No Xbox logo though, which is a little odd? But who knows, maybe they’re going for a minimalist vibe. Some folks joked it’s like an Xbox shrine piece, like it’s gonna grace some gamer’s makeshift cathedral. Imagining that makes me chuckle a bit.
Now, this artist’s been at the stained glass controller game for ages. Their Insta has stuff from years back, starting with a Zelda controller art. Talk about variety—they’ve got designs from GameCube to Xbox and then some. It’s like a smorgasbord of nostalgia with a glassy twist.
Oh, and their art isn’t just about controllers. Nope. They’ve done pieces around video games galore—from Pokemon’s legendary birds to Zelda’s iconic shield. Heck, they’ve even got stained glass versions of the University of Georgia’s logo and a flying burger from Bob’s Burgers. It’s like, huh? But in a cool way. And then there’s this anime-style take on that South Park episode with the weapons. Talk about eclectic taste, right? The randomness of it all just kind of ties it together into this weirdly satisfying mix.
So, yeah, that’s the story. This stained glass stuff is turning heads—maybe even inspiring some nerdy folks to pick up a soldering iron and give it a shot. Or, you know, just admire from afar. Either works.
