Xbox users can save a fortune on official controllers this month, as Amazon slashes the price of Microsoft's critically-acclaimed game pads. Traditionally retailing for £59.99, Xbox Series controllers are currently available for just £39.99 from Amazon for a limited time only. Multiple variants are available at the reduced price, including Electric Volt, Pulse Red, Deep Pink, Astral Purple, Shock Blue and Xbox Green. Carbon Black and Robot White versions are also on offer, selling for £49.99 instead of £59.99. The discounts are available with or without a Prime subscription, although Amazon Prime members will also receive next-day delivery.

Microsoft's game pads feature wireless connectivity and Bluetooth pairing for playing on other devices like smartphones and PC.

The stylish controllers come with textured grips on the triggers and bumpers, as well as a hybrid d-pad that's perfect for 2D retro gaming.

You can fully customise the controller inputs and button mapping using the Xbox Accessories app, and there's even a built-in headphone jack for your gaming headset.

It's a hugely impressive controller that provides genuine benefits when used with certain genres of games, particularly first-person shooters like Call of Duty.

The discounted controllers are available ahead of Amazon's next major shopping event, which takes place next week.

Running on October 8 and October 9, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is a two-day bonanza offering Prime members exclusive access to hundreds of thousands of deals.

Don't worry if you are not a Prime member, you can sign up here for a free 30-day trial and access to free Two Day shipping, Prime Video and Prime Music and more.

Students and young adults aged 18 to 22 can get 50 percent off a Prime subscription in the UK, with a six-month trial at no cost and £4.49 per month.

Customers can shop hundreds of thousands of deals across a range of popular categories and brands and they can expect to find discounts on LG TVs, Sony headphones, Ninja air fryers and more, with the lowest prices of the year so far on selected products from Stanley, Silentnight and others.