Best Controllers of 2025 – Black Friday Deals You Won’t Want to Miss

Having a nice controller for any gaming console or PC can be the difference between taking down the competition or locking up thanks to sore wrists or a poor connection. Below, we have compiled our favorite controllers of the year backed by hands-on experience, and many are currently on sale for Black Friday.

The controllers on this list are compatible with Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, or PS5. Each offers a unique set of settings, backlighting, or special features that make it stand out among other options.

PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller

• Developer: PowerA
• Price: $169.99 currently on sale for $125.99 on Amazon
• Compatible With: Xbox Series X|S, PC
• RGB: Yes

The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller is my number one go-to controller. This is the option that sits at my desk and is used with my PC when gaming.

The controller comes with a magnetic stand that, when plugged in, showcases the ghost RGB backlighting while charging. It also offers adjustable analog sticks, mappable buttons, and adjustable triggers.

I absolutely love this controller. I have been using it for about a year consistently, and every time I try something else, I end up going back to the Fusion Pro. Typically, I am not a fan of the Xbox layout of controllers. However, the weight, responsiveness, and excellent Bluetooth connectivity make this a dream to use, even with PC. It is a top-tier choice, and one players won’t want to miss out on while it’s on sale.

PowerA OPS V3 Pro Wireless Controller

• Developer: PowerA
• Price: $99.99 currently on sale for $62.24 on Amazon
• Compatible With: PC
• RGB: Yes

If you are a hard-core PC gamer looking for a fantastic deal on a mind-blowing controller, look no further than the OPS v3 Pro Wireless Controller. Built specifically for PC, players can map buttons, adjust analog sticks and trigger buttons, and program the RGB zones to any color they like.

What really sets this controller apart, however, are the tactile mechanical buttons. Just like the snappy response of a mechanical keyboard, this controller utilizes similar technology for faster response and excellent acoustics. For the current price, it is the perfect splurge for a personal setup or holiday gift.

PowerA Xbox Wireless Controller

• Developer: PowerA
• Price: $99.99 on Amazon
• Compatible With: Xbox, PC
• RGB: No

PowerA offers a wide variety of standard controllers at different price points. One of the best options for Xbox and PC players is the standard Wireless Controller. While not fitted with as many extras, these controllers offer Hall Effect thumbsticks and trigger buttons, mappable buttons, and wireless gaming that is stable and reliable.

The best thing about these controllers is that there is a variety of faceplates to pick between. Fans of Fortnite, Borderlands 4, and Pac-Man can currently grab special editions that offer unique and colorful designs perfect for gamer collections.

PowerA Nintendo Switch 2 Advantage Wired Controller

• Developer: PowerA
• Price: $39.99+ currently on sale for 32.32 Amazon
• Compatible With: Nintendo Switch 2
• RGB: Yes on some models

Gamers with a Nintendo Switch 2 are currently kitting out their new on-the-go devices. This means new cases, covers, and controllers. Thankfully, PowerA has already jumped in with the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the Advantage Wired Controller.

This simple, sturdy controller boasts the newest button configurations for the NS2, as well as hall effect sensors, programmable buttons, and audio options.

It also comes in several different faceplate options, including the Lumectra White, three different Mario options, and on Mega Evolution Pokémon design. The prices vary depending on the model, but start at $39.99. Currently, every model is sporting a discount for the holiday season.

HORI Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch – Eeveelution Edition

• Developer: HORI
• Price: $89.99+ currently on sale for $75 Amazon
• Compatible With: Nintendo Switch
• RGB: No

When it comes to Joy-Con-style controllers, few brands out there can top HORI. The Split-Pad Pros are particularly nice, offering a larger interface than a standard Joy-Con with beautiful faceplates. The controllers don’t function separately from the Switch unless attached to the Splitpad slider that is wired to the console, but they work beautifully when in hand-held mode, offering comfort and precision.

Currently, the Eeveelutions version of the Split-Pad Pro is on sale for the holidays, featuring a navy, silver, and white version of Eevee’s numerous evolution options. It’s the perfect time to snag one of these sets before standard Nintendo Switch accessories begin to phase out for Switch 2 in the coming years.

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Laura Gray, known as Ezra when not putting pen to paper, is a D&D enthusiast with a love of all things written. They are a collector of fantasy and sci-fi novels, a lover of cooking weird food, and a player of farming sims and Pokémon games. When not engrossed in a re-read of Anne McCaffrey or a deep dive into the Adventure Zone: Balance, they can be found sniffing the cats and napping in half-finished crochet projects.

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