Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller is the gamepad of choice for millions of gamers. It’s comfortable, fun to exploit, and it’s quite possible that one of them will last you for years, depending on how intensively you exploit it. Not to mention, it’s one of Polygon’s favorite controllers for PC gaming thanks to its built-in Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility with most PC games, whether you’re using it with Steam or PC Game Pass (you can also pair it with your mobile phone or tablet).
The Xbox controller usually retails for $59.99, which is slightly cheaper compared to gamepads from other console manufacturers. But today it is A lot more affordable than competitors in Woot, costs $39.99 in black, with a USB-C cable included if you decide to go the wired route. For comparison, the Sony DualSense is almost twice as exorbitant at $74.99 up-to-date.
