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

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Black Friday Xbox controller deals are live, with some excellent offers around right now on official Xbox controllers and third-party ranges. At GamesRadar+, we've been staying on top of the Black Friday deals for a long time, along with all of the best discounts on Xbox controllers, in the lead up to the big sales event, so we know just what to look out for to help you make the most of the reductions.

From high-quality controllers dropping in price to savings on the PowerA, Razer, and more, we're seeing some fantastic Black Friday controller deals right now, and we'll be keeping track of new offers as they come so you can find the best discounts and snap up a shiny new controller for less.

We watch prices on the best Xbox Series X controllers all year round. That means we know exactly which models will be offering up the best value in this year's Black Friday sale, but also how much you should be paying for them. This year's official Black Friday Xbox controller deals may have only just begun, but we've scoured the web for all the biggest discounts available already.

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Today's best Black Friday Xbox controller deals in the US

Amazon: $20 off Xbox Core Wireless controller
Best Buy: $10 off Turtle Beach
Walmart: now starting from $13
Microsoft: save up to $25

Today's best Black Friday Xbox controller deals in the UK

Amazon: Core Wireless now £38.99
Argos: bundles include charging docks
Very: up to £15 off official gamepads
Microsoft: £5 off Elite Core

Controllers under $100

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 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

High-end controllers

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

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

Black Friday Xbox controller deals: FAQ

What to expect from Black Friday Xbox controller deals

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless review image of the controller with its lighting on — (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Let's start from the top. The Elite Series 2 controller is always the one to look out for during sales events. Even as it gets older, it's still one of the best gamepads ever made, and it comfortably gives controllers that launched this year a run for their money. Its list price is still technically $179.99, but we see it discounted a lot more frequently these days its average price tends to be around the $150 mark in total.

The cheaper Elite Series 2 Core model saw prolonged discounts through October and November in 2023, making it a super affordable way to get hands-on with the Elite Series 2. If you buy the accessories pack, or indeed some third-party accessories for it, this could be the most affordable route into a superb controller. We had hoped that prolonged discounts in 2023 might have pointed at a new Elite Series controller coming soon, but we've had no word so far. As third-party officially licensed controllers on Xbox platforms continue to go from strength to strength, it could be worth focusing your budget on them instead.

GameSir G8 Galileo close up — (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Then, of course, there are the budget brands, which are as cheap as anything at the best of times. The GameSir G7 SE is excellent value, as are options from Turtle Beach, PowerA, and more. A few new options from these brands have hit the shelves in 2024, but our favorites list still includes the older models, and they'll be well worth spending some money on this November.

The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless could be a big one to watch in November. In my opinion, it's one of the very best Xbox controllers of all time, and as more gamepads with four back buttons have been released this year, it's becoming a bit overlooked and underrated. It's highly likely we'll see a solid discount on this pad come November, so keep an eye out for that.

Then there's the Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox, our latest favorite, and one that any competitive player should be keeping an eye on. Not only is there excellent performance here, but the versatility thanks to its modular design is stunning, and gives it lots of scope across so many gaming genres.

New to the race is the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, which is a pretty recent release. It's a bit less likely this will see its first discount in November, but if you want what is likely the best controller Razer has ever produced, maybe wait to see how affordable it gets this Holiday swing.

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro in a reviewer's hands — (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

When will Black Friday Xbox controller deals start?

Black Friday Xbox controller deals will begin on November 29 in 2024. In the past couple of years, we've noticed offers beginning earlier and earlier, so for all of that Thanksgiving week, be on the lookout for controllers going cheap.

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless's mini display and UI — (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Where will the best Black Friday Xbox controller deals be?

We will be covering the best Black Friday Xbox controller deals right here as they come in. However, of course, we know who are the likely players in this game. The below retailers will be the ones to check out for all of this year's Black Friday gaming deals.

US:
Amazon: should always be your first stop for gaming peripherals
Best Buy: always has stock, regularly has discounts
GameStop: the gaming retailer has strong stock levels of all pads
Newegg: the PC-focused store has a decent variety of Xbox gear in stock
Walmart: store collection and masses of stock - a solid option

UK:
Amazon: remains the best starting point for gaming controllers
Very: regularly has great levels of choice for gaming peripherals
Currys: the place to go for a great variety of gaming tech and gear
Argos: sometimes offers same-day delivery on items and decent prices
John Lewis: might surprise us with stock and deals on the big day
Box: growing in stature as a retailer worth visiting for any gaming tech
Ebuyer: known for PC parts, but still offers a bunch of console gaming gear

If you're after more accessories we're also rounding up everything from this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals, as well as Black Friday Xbox Series X TV deals as well. If you're looking to use your controller with Windows, however, it's worth taking a look at the Black Friday gaming PC deals. Need something to test those buttons? Check out everything we are seeing in this year's Black Friday video game deals.

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One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I've been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my own YouTube channel about my love of games too. These days, I'm one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.

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