Best Black Friday Xbox controller deals 2024: Big discounts are now online

PowerA Advantage Controller | $37.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $8 - If you're after a great wired option, the PowerA Advantage line is well worth considering. With the lowest price we've seen so far on this Pink Lemonade colorway, you can add to your set up for less right now.

Buy it if:

✅ You want mappable buttons
✅ You want something lightweight
✅ You like good rumble

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a wireless controller

Price check: $39.99 at Walmart

UK: £29.99 at Amazon

PowerA Wired Controller | $29.99 $25.49 at Amazon
Save $4 - Yes, it's a small saving, but the PowerA Wired controller is already one of the cheapest options out there. We're a buck away from its lowest ever price, and since it rarely drops further than $25, it's worth considering.

Buy it if:

✅ You sit close to your console
✅ You want to spend as little as possible
✅ You want a simple controller

Don't buy it if:

❌ A wireless connection is a priority

Price check: Best Buy: $29.99

UK: £29.99 £22.99 at Amazon

Turtle Beach React-R | $39.99 $29.95 at Amazon
Save $10 - The Turtle Beach React-R has only ever been $5 cheaper than this $29.95 position - and that was all the way back in January last year. This is the best price we've seen on the gamepad in 2024 so far - things have typically stuck close to $40 before this week.

Buy it if:

✅ You want audio controls on your controller
✅ You like Turtle Beach's Superhuman Hearing
✅ You like extra grip

Don't buy it if:

❌ You sit far away from your console

Price check: Walmart: $39.99 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £34.99 at Amazon

PowerA Advantage Controller with Lumectra | $44.99 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $6 - PowerA's Advantage controller narrowly missed out on our best Xbox controller list, but it's got some serious prowess for the price it demands. You get a free reel of PowerA's Lumectra RGB lighting with this controller, which you can control via the gamepad. In this deal, you get just $5 off its lowest-ever price.

Buy it if:

✅ You like RGB
✅ You want two back buttons
✅ You want something sturdy

Don't buy it if:

❌ You wouldn't use the RGB

Price check: $42.99 at Best Buy

UK: £44 at Amazon

GameSir G7 HE | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - GameSir's G7 HE is excellent value, offering everything you'd want in a pro controller for under $50. While we've seen this model fall just a bit cheaper, it's still worth checking out.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a spare controller with back buttons
✅ You have smaller hands
✅ Audio controls on board are appealing

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a wireless option

Price check: $44.99 at Best Buy

UK: £55 at Amazon

GameSir G7 SE | $44.99 $35.99 at Amazon
Save $9 - If you're looking for a wired option for less, the GameSir G7 SE is a great reliable option with a comfort grip and customizable back buttons that will add to your Xbox set up. Right now, you can snag this controller for a discounted price in orange, blue, or purple colorways.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a reliable addition
✅ You want back buttons
✅ You want something comfortable

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a wireless controller

Price check: $35.99 at Walmart

UK: £39.99 at Argos

Xbox Wireless Controller Sky Cipher | $69.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - If you're after something a bit different, there's a fantastic discount on the official special edition controller in Sky Ciper. The transparent blue design is finished off with metallic and silver details, which makes for a great gift or one very good looking accessory for your set up.

Buy it if:

✅ You want an official controller
✅ You want something more unique
✅ You like transparent peripherals

Don't buy it if:

❌ The transparent aesthetic doesn't appeal

Price check: $51.81 at Microsoft | $51 at Walmart

UK: £44.99 at Amazon

Xbox Core Wireless controller (carbon black) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The official Xbox Series X controller is discounted by a delightful $20, meaning there's never been a better time to replace your old gamepad – you know, the one with the sticky triggers. You can't beat a classic, so grab the OG in carbon black while you can.

Buy it if:

✅ You want an official controller
✅ You like black peripherals
✅ You need a controller for Xbox, PC, and mobile

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more options

Price check: $44.99 at Walmart

UK: £39 at Amazon

Deep Pink Core Controller + Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + 1 Month Game Pass Ultimate | $131.97 $74.99 at Amazon
Save $56.98 - Did you know you didn't actually need an Xbox console to play Xbox games these days? Game Pass Cloud Streaming now works on Amazon Fire TV Sticks, which means this bundle essentially equates to an Xbox Series S for $225 cheaper.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't own an Xbox already
✅ You want something to play games with
✅ Have good internet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You only want a controller

UK: £47.90 at Amazon

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma | $149.99 $89.37 at Amazon
Save $50 - The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is discounted for Black Friday, although we have seen this controller at a similar price point throughout the year. There's a chance it may drop lower across the sales season, but you may want to grab this solid controller before stock runs out.

Buy it if:

✅ You've never owned an Esports controller before
✅ You can't afford the new Wolverine V3 Pro
✅ Six extra buttons are what you need

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd like something newer

Price check: $149.99 at Best Buy

UK: £49 at Amazon

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | $129.99 $106 at Amazon
Save $23 - The Elite Series 2 Core is a more affordable option if you'd like the software benefits of the Elite Series 2 without its back paddles and other physical assortments. We have seen this down at a lower price, but this is still an honest discount.

Buy it if:

✅ You're on more of a budget
✅ You don't care about physical attachments
✅ You want remappable buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're buying a pro controller for the back buttons

Price check: $106 at Walmart

UK: £85 at Amazon

Razer Kishi Ultra | $149 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is the largest and most comfortable mobile controller we've tested, making it perfect if you have larger hands and play a lot of Game Pass games through cloud streaming.

Buy it if:

✅ You have big hands
✅ You usually find mobile controllers too small
✅ A handheld gaming PC is out of budget

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd be happy with a smaller mobile controller

Price check: $129.99 at Best Buy

UK: £129.99 at Amazon

Xbox Elite Series 2 | $179.99 $140 at Amazon
Save $39 - The Elite Series 2 may be aging, but it's still one of the best controllers ever made, and it's well worth buying at this price. With $39 off, this is only $4 or so off the cheapest price we've ever seen this gamepad going for at Amazon.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a pro controller for Xbox and PC
✅ You want magnetic back paddles
✅ The traditional Xbox controller shape appeals to you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't want back buttons

Price check: $140 at Walmart

UK: £141 at Amazon

PDP Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Gaming Controller | $179.99 $159.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The Xbox version of our favorite controller is seeing its first discount at Amazon, and it's well worth getting your hands on if your budget can stretch this far.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a wireless controller
✅ Swapping parts is important to you
✅ You want four back buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want hall sensors out of the box
❌ You wouldn't use the modular design

Price check: Best Buy: $170  | PDP: $179.99

UK: £139.99 at Amazon

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra with charging dock | $199.99 $179.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - If you're after a premium controller with remappable buttons, adjustable triggers, and a charging dock to boot, you can currently get the Turtle Beach Stealth model for its lowest price.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a rechargeable controller
✅ You want remappable buttons
✅ You want Blutooth

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't need back buttons

Price check: $179.99 at Best Buy

UK: £169 at Amazon

SCUF Instinct Pro | $229.99 $189.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - SCUF makes some of the most popular controllers on the shelves today, but they're very pricey, so it's worth grabbing them at times like these when they're a bit more affordable.

Buy it if:

✅ You want lots of extra utility
✅ Four back buttons is what you need
✅ You want color choices

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're on a tight budget

Price check: $189 at Best Buy

UK: £169.99 at Amazon