Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Microsoft’s Xbox wireless controller is the preferred gamepad for millions of gamers. It’s comfortable, a joy to use, and it’s entirely possible for one of them to last you years, depending on how heavily you use 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 use it with Steam or the PC Game Pass app (you can also pair it with a mobile phone or tablet).The Xbox controller normally sells for $59.99, which is slightly more affordable compared to gamepads made by other console manufacturers. But today, it’s much more …

SonyRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.If you’ve been on the fence about which PlayStation 5 to buy and have ultimately decided against the PS5 Pro — either because of the price tag or because you couldn’t nab the extra-gorgeous 30th anniversary edition in time — the slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition is on sale at both Amazon and Target for $399.99 (was $449.99) ahead of October Prime Day, while the standard PS5 with disc drive is available for $449.99 (was $499.99). (You’ll need an Amazon Prime or Target Circle membership, respectively, to capitalize on these deals.) While $50 is not the steepest discount, that is the lowest price of any new PS5 currently …