Black Friday 2020: Best Controllers Deals For Xbox Series X

I'm so glad I waited till today ! I was literally going to buy the shock blue controller last night. Awesome deal.

Random question as i see a lot of this with Xbox in particular....why do people own so many controllers? I get having 2 for couch co-op but some people have boxes of the things...why? The blue one looks great but i already had a white one for playing on the PC (last gen version) and i got one with the series x...the blue one is cool looking but i have no need for a third controller.

@Krzzystuff this would be my 4th xbox controller when I buy the shock blue today. And I mostly play single player games 😂

I just ordered the shock blue controller from Amazon for $44.99 in the US.
I couldn't resist.

I do want the blue one even though I definitely don't need 😂

Also for anybody who bought a Xbox Series X through Amazon UK, if you check your email you should have a discount code for a further £10 discount meaning you can get a new pad for £34.99. They have however sold out of Shock Blue

@JetSetRennie I had that discount as well but thought it was just because my console came a day late?

My console arrived on time, according to the email, “Because you pre-ordered Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, we'd like to give you £10 off selected Xbox wireless controllers.”, I believe it was a pre-order bonus.

A good deal... although thanks to the lovely back compat on accessories I was able to take apart my series 1 Elite controller perform a small analogue stick fix and now I have 2 good as new controllers!

Very tempting, these are my favorite controllers of all time. I'd be so tempted by the shock blue, but I've had a similar shade dusl shock 4 for years, so it might make be feel like I'm playing ps4 instead. The white looks like dual sense.... So the mate black looks nice and sleek with the console.... It's a great look.

And for all of those in the UK, I'm sure if you order these xbox controllers from Amazon UK you'll receive a Switch Pro controller instead... That's a great value!

@Medic_Alert how are you getting along with elite v1 after trying these? I used to love mine, but now it feels so ungainly in contrast.

Don’t forget to grab a deal on Gamepass too! Best Buy has 3 month Gamepass Ultimate digital cards for $22. You can only buy one at a time but it’s a great value!

@NEStalgia I never loved it to be honest. The extra weight doesn't add anything in my view, I used to hit the back paddles by accident all the time so took those off and only ever used the standard sticks.

So yeah I prefer to use the new controller which I think is a nice subtle upgrade. I immediately found it easy to use including hitting the share button which felt like it was already in the muscle memory weirdly.

Microsoft should release a shock green controller.Why don't they?
It makes considering they use the colour a lot.

I meant to say it makes sense considering they use the colour green a lot.

@Medic_Alert I've never understood the appeal of a heavier controller. So those Elite controllers never once seemed like something I wanted. Usually I need to spend a little time with a new controller to get used to the feel, but the Series X controller just felt right from the moment I picked it up. From an ergonomic standpoint I just don't think there's anything better.

@Kefka2589 I tend to agree. I think a controller can be too light but the elite is just heavy for the sake of trying to feel premium.

My biggest gripe with it though is that neither the series 1 or 2 elites have had that high a build quality. The first was notorious for the shoulder buttons snapping and, as in my case the analogue sticks coming loose. The second had sticking face buttons and stick drift which prompted MS to extend their 90 day warranty to a year.

All in all a bit a a s**t show for the price they charge.

The new controller is very good and I don't have any complaints about it so far. I'll reserve judgement as to whether it beats out the Dualsense though until I've had a solid amount of time with both.

@Medic_Alert That's another factor. I don't see myself ever coughing up that kind of dough for a controller. For any reason.

The Dualsense is unapologetically rude to me. I can't stand to be in the same room as one. Lol

I am really enjoying the new Series X controller. The D-Pad and the flattened triggers are my favorite updates. I would like to see a future model with the rubber texture like the Elite and some of the special Xbox One controllers, but I actually prefer this to my elite.