Use This Trick To Score A Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller For A Low $39

Have you looked at the price of gamepads lately? First-party controllers are not exactly cheap these days, in part because we've come a long way from simple one-button joysticks like the one that we used to play with on our Atari 2600 console back in the day. However, paying full price is a sucker's game. Controllers often go on sale, though the latest discount on Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller is particularly impressive. And surprising.

It's surprising because the deal doesn't originate from any of the usual suspects, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, or even Woot. Instead, you can score Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black) for an enticing $39.99 at Lenovo (38% off). Or if you prefer, you can grab the Robot White model for $39.99.

The trick is to ignore Lenovo's advertised coupon code on either of the product ...