Official Xbox controller on sale for $44

It’s not a bad idea to have an extra controller on hand. Being able to switch to another gaming controller when the battery dies is always welcome, and you don’t want to be stuck when a friend wants to play a local multiplayer game with you. Being able to throw extra controllers and phone clips into the bag for cloud gaming is also useful. So you might be happy to find out that it’s officially on sale. Its, , and variants are priced at $44, down from the original price of $49.

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The Xbox Wireless Controller is a great option for a gaming controller that works across multiple platforms, and right now you can pick one up for nearly an all-time low price .

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While the price hasn’t reached its previous all-time low of $39, it’s still a good deal. The peripheral typically retails for $60.

The latest version of the controller is designed specifically for Xbox fans, retaining the layout Xbox fans have become accustomed to over the past two decades. The face buttons and triggers are responsive and the joystick is smooth. While it lacks the adaptive triggers and immersive haptics, the Xbox controller’s D-pad is clickier than the D-pad on the DualSense.

The peripheral also pairs easily with Windows PCs, phones, and tablets via Bluetooth, and a dedicated share button for capturing screenshots and game clips is also handy. One thing worth remembering is that the Xbox controller runs on AA batteries. So unless you want to replace your batteries regularly, it might be worth buying a set or a single battery.

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