I remember playing video games at a friend’s house when I was younger, and sometimes I’d get stuck with a third-party controller that had drifting joysticks and buttons that didn’t always work. Nowadays, some third-party controllers rival – and in some instances surpass – their Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft counterparts. And many of the best third-party controllers are on sale during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.
I’ve highlighted some of the best Prime Day deals on gaming controllers below for every type of gamer. So you can have a great controller for your couch co-op partner to use, or you can pick up a tournament-ready controller to use for your next match.
$187 (save $33)
Scuf Omega
This officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller is built for low-latency connectivity, and it has extra durable thumbsticks that should give you more precision controls. And with the Scuf mobile app, you can customize every input across the controller to your liking.
$130 (save $70)
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
This controller is officially licensed by Xbox for use on that console and on PC. This controller has four additional click-back buttons for ease of use and a PC Tournament mode when it’s wired into your rig.
$54 (save $16)
8BitDo Ultimate 2
This is a great controller for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 gamers who want a more traditional controller than Nintendo’s JoyCons. This controller is wireless, versatile and comes with an integrated charging dock to make sure you’re always ready to play.
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When is the October Amazon Prime Day happening?
Amazon’s October Prime Day event runs through the end of the day on Wednesday, with thousands of deals across every product category. Deals are live now.
Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?
No, but having one can help you get more out of it. We’ve seen a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.
Where are the best Prime Day deals?
As you might expect, Amazon is the place to be for Prime Day deals. But that doesn’t mean that other retailers don’t often jump on the bandwagon. Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and Target often run competing sales alongside Amazon’s.
Zachary McAuliffe
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