I test game controllers for a living — these are the Black Friday deals I would buy

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The big week is upon us — Black Friday deals are here. Whether you just bagged a great deal on a new PS5, or if you've gotten your hands on one of the best games of the year, there are many excellent deals on some of the best controllers out there.

As a writer for the Reviews team at Tom's Guide, and an avid gamer, I've spent months testing and reviewing controllers for PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch — I've even written about some of the latest improvements in controller technology. This is all to say that I know a thing or two about what makes a controller great, and now is your chance to get your hands on them without breaking the bank.

There are currently big discounts on the biggest names in the business — you can save $20 on the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. Some of the best deals are a little harder to find, though, with some stand-out third party controller deals like the excellent GameSir G7 SE available for 20% off on Amazon.

Read on for my picks for the best controller deals this Black Friday. Be sure to also check out our Black Friday deals live blog for all the latest.

  • PlayStation DualSense Controller — was $74 now $54
  • Xbox Series X/S Controller — was $59 now $39
  • Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller — was $179 now $140
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — was $70 now $49
  • GameSir G7 SE Controller — was $44 now $35
  • GameSir Tarantula Pro Controller — was $79 now $63

About the Author

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Eve is the controller expert at Tom's Guide, reviewing both the most affordable budget controllers, or the highest-performance Pro controllers out there. In her free time, she is a gamer who plays a wide variety of both high-skill ceiling as well as more casual games on PC, PlayStation and Switch.

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Eve is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide. Her expertise centers around computing, and she loves testing out the very best high performance peripherals to help you make the right choice. With her experience working in IT and a love for gaming, she has an eye for function and efficiency— this is reflected in the time spent building and customizing her own desktop PCs. In her downtime, Eve is always on the lookout for new tech to give her a competitive edge in the latest games, or a boost in her daily productivity.

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