Thursday 25 June 2026

XBOX wireless controller falls to its lowest price this year, but not if you want any fun colours

XBOX Wireless Controller pictured next to an Amazon Prime box

If you're happy with the standard Carbon Black colourway for the XBOX Wireless Controller, then you can secure a substantial discount in the Prime Day sale

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Aaron Brown

By Aaron Brown


Published: 24/06/2026

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Need an extra controller for local multiplayer? You can bag an official XBOX Wireless Controller for your Series X, Series S, or PC for the lowest price in 2026 — just £39.99. That's a 34% discount on the recommended price tag.

But there is a catch. You'll have to forgo any fun colours.


Microsoft offers its wireless controllers in a variety of colours, including Deep Pink, Pulse Red, Velocity Green, and Shock Blue. But these vibrant colourways aren't included in the latest Prime Day sale.

With an RRP of £59.99, this is a substantial saving on the Carbon Black.

The latest generation of wireless controllers can be used with XBOX Series X, the more affordable Series S, Windows PCs. The latter offers a dedicated XBOX Mode that transforms laptops and desktop machines into a console-like experience. But that's not all.

These versatile controllers can also be paired with iPads and Apple TV set-top boxes to play console-quality titles like Call of Duty, Resident Evil: Village, and Death Stranding from the App Store or game-streaming services like Xbox Game Pass, which is also now available on Fire TV Sticks — transforming these popular dongles into consoles.

XBOX Wireless Controller Plummets to lowest price this year on Amazon 

If you're happy with the standard Carbon Black finishes, Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to a brand-new Xbox wireless controller from Microsoft. With an RRP of £59.99, Amazon has slashed the price to a record low of £39.99

Can't see the price cut? Amazon reserves its Prime Day discounts to those with a Prime membership, or those who have signed-up for a 30-day free trial

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Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black)
$59.99 $39.99

With its ergonomic design, XBOX controllers have become a go-to option for PC gamers. With wireless connectivity and Bluetooth pairing, they can be paired with multiple devices — like a Meta Quest 3 and Xbox Series S — at the same time. These controllers boast textured grips on triggers and bumpers for improved grip, alongside a hybrid d-pad ideal for retro gaming.

A built-in headphone jack lets you connect headphones and microphones for online multiplayer.

XBOX wireless controllers use 2x AA batteries, with the option to use a rechargeable battery pack. While every other controller has moved to a sealed design with a built-in lithium-ion battery cell, Microsoft has stuck to its guns — offering the players the chance to swap-out batteries so downtime between recharges is mere seconds. It also means that, should the battery deteriorate inside the controller, it doesn't write-off the entire controller, like you might find with the latest from Sony PlayStation and Nintendo.