#xbox-controller

#xbox-controller

Textured grips on the triggers, bumpers, and back case make it easy to lock onto targets and stay on them, while the new hybrid D-pad offers incredibly accurate yet familiar input that gives you a competitive edge. Additionally, if the standard layout doesn't quite work for you, or you simply want more control over the way you play, you can also customize button mappings with the Xbox Accessories app.

Microsoft cut the price of its 2025 Xbox wireless controller on Amazon to $38, which is the lowest price ever for hardware that just came out. That's a $26 discount off the $64 list price, and here's the best part: it's a lot cheaper than Sony's DualSense (currently selling for $54, down from $74). Yes, these controllers were made for different consoles, but if you play games on your PC or on more than one device, this price makes the Xbox controller the clear choice.

The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition looks like an improvement over the pre-existing One controller in nearly every way. It's still a USB-C shell that wraps around a phone or related device, but the actual controller is now more in league with an actual Xbox gamepad. It features full-size control sticks, hall effect triggers and two customizable back buttons. Most of the inputs can be remapped.

It's pretty rare to see Xbox controllers go on sale during the year. Usually, discounts come around Prime Day or Black Friday and that's about it. So it's smart to jump on deals when they happen, especially for the latest gear like the 2025 Xbox controller. This new model is no longer limited to Xbox consoles alone: you can now play on multiple devices from Windows PCs to iOS and Android smartphones, even Fire TV sticks, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.

The official Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Wireless Controller is now available for six bucks less than its $80 MSRP at select retailers.