I review gaming controllers, and these are the Switch 2, Xbox, PC, and PS5 controller deals I'd recommend this Black Friday

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I'm rounding up the best Black Friday controller deals for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC players

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It's been a very busy year for gaming controller releases, regardless of the platform you play on. I've reviewed new Xbox controllers, new gamepads for the Switch 2, plenty of funky PC controllers, and even a new PS5 pro controller. But Black Friday is here, and whether you're shopping for some early Christmas presents for the young gamer in your life, or for a new accessory for your own setup, I know exactly the ones you should look out for.

I've been lucky enough to try out so many controllers this year, review them, and somehow call it work. Having had my hands on a lot of different gamepads, I know that there are ones worth spending money on, and ones that are definitely worth waiting for a good discount on, so I'm here to help you grab the right controller for you, no matter what platform you have.

So here's how it'll work. To make things as easy as possible for you, I've put my favorite Black Friday controller deals right below this, choosing one for each platform. I've also used the quick links section to help you shop some of my other top picks quickly, but if you want to get more in-depth recommendations, I'll be updating this with live posts as I shop alongside you over the next few days. Those posts are where I'll tell you a bit more about each gamepad, and give you more reasons I think it could be a good pick for you. Let's get started.

I've been reviewing controllers non-stop for three years now. I know each brand and manufacturer behind each set of buttons, and between January and July of this year, I reviewed more than 10 controllers across different platforms. I know that a lot of these accessories can be pricey, so I'm always going to try and help your hard earned and carefully saved cash go as far as possible by finding good deals and giving you genuine recommendations to help you get the gamepad you want.

Quick Links

• Best PS5 controller: Save $79 at Amazon
• Best Xbox controller: $149 for my favorite pad of 2025
• Best Switch 2 controller: $55.99 at Amazon (was $69)
• Best PC controller: $59.99 at Best Buy
• Best controller with a screen: $69.99 $55.99 at Amazon
• DualSense Edge: $199 $169 at Best Buy
• Best with symmetrical sticks: $55 for a Pro DualShock 4
• Best budget controller: $35.99 at Amazon

My favorite deals for each platform

PS5

Victrix Pro BFG (White) | $179.99 $99.99 at AmazonSave $60 - Having been down to $119 last week, the BFG for PS5 has taken an even deeper cut to below $100, which I never expected to see. This is the cheapest any version of this controller has ever been, and it's more affordable than the black model, which had a record-low price of $130 going into Thanksgiving Week.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a modular controller for PS5 and PC✅ You want a controller for competitive gameplay✅ You want four back buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't clean your hardware regularly ❌ You play on Xbox or want rumble

UK: £160 at Amazon

Xbox

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited | $199.99 $149.99 at AmazonSave $50 - If I really had to narrow it down to one winner, this is probably my favorite controller of 2025. It has a super premium feel, and this is the first time its price has ever dropped.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a premium controller for less✅ You want excellent face buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want TMR thumbsticks, not Hall ones

UK: £154 at Amazon

Switch 2

8BitDo Ultimate 2 | $69.99 $55.99 at AmazonSave $15 - The 8Bit Ultimate 2 has been one of the most popular controllers of the year, and if you're shopping for a new pro gamepad for Switch 2 gameplay, this will give you even more functionality than Nintendo's official pro controller.

Buy it if:

✅ You want four extra buttons✅ You want TMR thumbsticks

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather have the official Switch 2 pro controller

UK: £49.99 £42.48 at Amazon

PC

PC really has the best of all worlds, because all of the above controllers are compatible with Windows, but if I had to pick just one controller deal this year I think most PC players would benefit from, it'd likely be this one.

GameSir G7 Pro | $79.99 $59.99 at Best BuySave $20 - The G7 Pro blends all round comfort and pro-level features to become one of the best gamepads to launch this year - so no wonder it's been one of the most sought after.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a great pro controller for PC or Xbox✅ You want TMR thumbsticks and four extra buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play wirelessly on Xbox

UK: £89.99 at Amazon

Live updates

Controllers with screens are usually a gimmick, but this one bucks that trend

Seriously, it might sound cool for a controller to have an interactive screen on it, but 90% of the time, that ends up being a bit of a useless gimmick that will have you asking, "Why did I pay more for this?"

The Manba One is one of my favorite gamepads of 2025. It has a fairly chunky screen on it, as you'll see from the image above, and while that might seem like an inconvenience, it actually gives you all the customization power that all the other pro controllers need a totally separate bit of PC software in order to equal.

Even without the big screen, this controller gets the basics right. It's perfectly comfortable, has four back buttons, Hall effect sticks, a charging stand, some swappable thumbsticks, and all in all, a great feel across loads of gaming genres.

Read more: Manba One review

Compatible with: PC

Manba One | $69.99 $55.99 at Amazon | £69.99 £55.99 at Amazon

Hello gamers! Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello folks, it is I, controller guru Duncan here to give you the best buying advice I possibly can this Black Friday.

Whether you're looking for a brand new PS5 controller, a cheap and cheerful replacement, something for your kids to play MarioKart with, or the next addition to your gaming setup, I'm here to help you find it.

There are loads of discounts on controllers I've reviewed, so I'm excited to give you the lowdown on them all. I'll be back in a moment with my first recommendation.

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