Quick! Before Prime Day ends, upgrade to one of these talented Xbox controllers — I’ve tracked down the most phenomenal pads on the market and found the last-minute bargains you can’t afford to miss
Check out my guide to the greatest gamepads out there this Prime Day and get your hands on one last deal to help you play all those new games.
Not only do I review gaming gear for a living, I game every day, which is how I know how important a truly reliable gamepad can be. Fortunately, while we're on the final day of Prime Day, I'm still seeing loads of offers out there on some of my favorite Xbox controllers. That's why I've brought you together the best I've found.
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For a long time, when gaming on my PC and Xbox Series X, I just stuck with the Robot White Xbox Wireless Controller that came with my console. And who could blame me? It's a seriously well-designed controller, from its multi-platform connectivity to its Impulse Triggers. But there's a whole rainbow of different colorways out there: given they're so cheap, why not opt for the badass bubblegum vibes of Deep Pink or the exhilarating Electric Volt?
And although it may have taken me a while, I have since upgraded to a pro-grade pad: the fantastic Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless, one of the many premium controllers you can get an enormous discount on this Prime Day. Can't quite stretch to a high-end controller? Fortunately, plenty of cheaper options like the PowerA Wired Controller are still going for a song, so there's never been a better time to get your hands on a new one.
If you're keen to browse the deals where you are, feel free to skip straight to the US links or UK links. And if you're also on the hunt for other bargains, don't forget to follow our Amazon Prime Day US live blog or our Amazon Prime Day UK live blog.
Xbox controller sale — top picks
- Xbox Wireless Controller — Robot White: now $49.99 at Amazon (was
$64.99) - Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless: now $149.99 at Best Buy (was
$189.99) - GameSir Kaleid: now $32.51 at Amazon (was
$40.40)
Xbox controllers — US deals
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Sleek, comfortable design
- Sensitive TMR sticks and dual-mode triggers
- Staggeringly quick response times
- Brilliantly customizable
Cons
- Custom profiles can’t be changed on Xbox
Pros
- Wonderful mechanical buttons
- Great RGB lighting
- Innovative color display
Cons
- Poor companion software
- Lacks swappable thumbsticks
Pros
- Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
- Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
- Charging dock included, and it charges fast
- Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
- Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used
Cons
- Face buttons feel a little weird at first
Pros
- Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
- Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
- Charging dock included, and it charges fast
- Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
- Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used
Cons
- Face buttons feel a little weird at first
Pros
- Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
- Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
- Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
- Impressive customizability via the Nexus app
Cons
- Still wired only
- No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
- Loses Switch compatibility
Pros
- Sturdy Thrustmaster build quality
- Ideal for folks with larger hands
- Now includes Hall effect thumbsticks
- Same great level of customizability
Cons
- Virtually unchanged from the eSwap X2
- Still wired only; disappointing for the price
- Relatively bulky and heavy by typical controller standards
- D-pad can be a bit uncomfortable
Xbox controllers — UK deals
Pros
- Premium feel
- Works on a range of devices
- Improved textures and geometry
- Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
- Share button can be awkward
- Not rechargeable without add-on
Pros
- Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
- Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
- Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
- Impressive customizability via the Nexus app
Cons
- Still wired only
- No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
- Loses Switch compatibility
More Prime Day deals in the US
- Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
- Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
- Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
- Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
- Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
- Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
- Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
- Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
- Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34
More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK
- Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
- Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
- Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
- Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & De'Longhi
- Fans: from £20
- Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
- Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
- Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
- Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura
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