Black Friday’s main day brings Amazon’s most aggressive controller discounting across brands, with both Sony’s DualSense and Xbox’s iconic 2025 controllers receiving massive price cuts.
Every color variant of the Xbox wireless controller landed in the sale, though several options already show out-of-stock status. The carbon black model has climbed into the top 5 bestsellers across Amazon’s entire video games category during Friday’s official event as it dropped from $64 to $39 which is a 38% savings that make premium gaming peripherals accessible at budget accessory pricing.
Compatible with all platforms
The Xbox controller 2025 works perfectly with Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, Windows PCs, Android devices, iOS phones and tablets, Fire TV Sticks, smart TVs, and VR headsets via Bluetooth. This cross-platform flexibility means you don’t need to have more than one controller when you play on different devices. The same hardware works with whatever you’re playing right away: PC gamers don’t need any extra drivers or configuration software to play games on Windows, and mobile gamers who stream Xbox Game Pass games get console-quality control that touchscreens can’t match.
The ergonomic design of the Xbox controller has been improved over the years to make long gaming sessions more comfortable. This is done by changing the textures on the grips, the placement of the buttons, and the weight distribution to reduce hand fatigue. The textured grips on the triggers and bumpers keep your fingers from slipping during intense gameplay. The hybrid D-pad lets you do both sweeping fighting game moves and precise menu navigation. The parts in analog sticks are better, so they don’t drift as much as older ones.
Bluetooth or the included Xbox Wireless protocol lets you connect wirelessly, which gives competitive gamers the low-latency input they need. It also gets rid of cable clutter in entertainment centers. When used with Xbox consoles, the Xbox Wireless connection has even less latency than Bluetooth because it uses proprietary protocols that are better for gaming than for general wireless audio and input. Standard AA batteries can last up to 40 hours but buying rechargeable battery packs separately will save you money on disposable batteries over time.
The controller has a 3.5mm headphone jack that lets you connect wired headsets without needing extra adapters or USB dongles that take up console ports. When you play games late at night, private audio lets you listen without waking up family members. In competitive multiplayer games, positional audio lets you know where your enemies are by using directional sound cues. The jack lets you connect both game audio and voice chat with just one cable, which makes setting it up easier than systems that need separate audio and communication cables.
The Share button lets you take screenshots and videos right away so you can save great gaming moments without having to stop playing to find them in menus. You can record amazing kills, unexpected glitches, or achievement unlocks with just one button press. These clips can then be shared on social media or sent to friends. The button works with Xbox’s full capture system, which makes it easy to record, edit, and share videos with little technical knowledge.
The aggressive Black Friday price of $39 instead of the usual $64 makes premium Xbox controllers cheaper than many cheap third-party options that don’t work as well and don’t have as many features. The fact that it works with multiple platforms, has better ergonomics, is wireless, and works with the Xbox ecosystem at 38% off retail price makes it an amazing deal.
