Your enjoyment of a game can often live or die by the controls. They’re so important that both Microsoft and Sony invest a lot of money into their respective console controllers to ensure they’re comfortable and perform at the highest level. An Xbox Series X or Series S system comes with one controller in the box, but sometimes you need another for your siblings or friends on game night. If that’s the case, this Black Friday deal is for you. You can pick up an extra Xbox wireless controller for only $40.
Both Best Buy and Walmart also offer the same deal. The Xbox Core controller comes in a variety of colors, and while many of them are on sale, only the White and Carbon Black variants are $40. Others, like the Electric Volt and Deep Pink, will set you back about $45. Each controller comes packed with Bluetooth compatibility, a Share button to capture screenshots and videos and a 3.5mm audio jack so you can pair it with your favorite headphones. With the Xbox Accessories app, you can also customize the button mapping.
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Outside of controllers, there are plenty of Xbox deals to go around on accessories, games and consoles. With Xbox Game Pass you’ll have everything you need to start playing all of those games you’ve been eyeing. They also make the perfect gift for your siblings if you don’t know what to get them.
Why this deal matters
Xbox controllers are historically $60 or more and don’t tend to drop below $40, so this is as low as you’re going to find them outside of a buy one, get one deal. Considering a lot of people need more than one controller or want to spice up their colorways, it’s best to take advantage of this discount while it’s available.