Microsoft’s go-to Xbox controller is selling at its best price of the year
Microsoft’s Xbox console strategy needs improvement, but its Bluetooth-enabled controller, which ships with the Xbox Series X and Series S, is fantastic. We think it’s one of the best Xbox controllers on the market, thanks to its comfortable design, cross-platform compatibility (it also works great on Steam Deck and PC), and textured grips and triggers, which prevent your fingers from slipping during intense gaming.
Luckily, the Xbox Wireless Controller is available in several different colors as Amazon’s big spring sale approaches. The black version is currently available for the lowest price we’ve seen this year at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Originally $64.99, it now costs just $43.49. The white version is .49 cents cheaper at Amazon and Walmart. There’s also a discount on a bundle that includes the black-colored model and a USB-C cable to connect it to a device of your choice, eliminating the need for AA batteries. It costs $2 more and you can buy it for $44.99 (was $64.99) on Amazon.
The Xbox controller is also a great Nintendo Switch 2 controller – hear me out! Instead of buying an expensive Switch 2 Pro controller, you can buy 8BitDo’s $20 USB 2 adapter, plug it into your console’s dock, and then easily connect the Xbox controller to it. This works in a pinch, although the adapter only supports one paired controller at a time.
