Microsoft confirmed to VGC this week that supply constraints are currently affecting Xbox wireless controllers. Customers across Europe say they’ve gotten scarce, and prices online have risen.
The US doesn’t seem to be in the same situation. Although many Xbox controllers on GameStop are only available pre-owned, plenty of new ones are available. Supply also appears normal at BestBuy.com and the official US Xbox website. The availability of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller also appears to be normal. It’s hard to say if the problem stems from the same supply constraints hitting the Xbox Series consoles. Since 2020, supply chain problems have impacted many different electronics, but they haven’t significantly affected game console accessories. Odder still, supply is only low for one type of controller and in one region. Microsoft couldn’t provide information on when users might be able to more easily find them.
