Shoppers rush to buy PlayStation controllers scanning for just 50p at major discounter
BARGAIN HUNT Shoppers rush to buy PlayStation controllers scanning for just 50p at major discounter
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SHOPPERS are rushing to one major discount retailer after it was spotted selling PlayStation controllers for just 50p.
The incredible bargain stunned one user on Facebook who thought it the pricing was a "mistake".
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It is a wireless controllable compaible with PS4 games
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The Hyperkin CirKa PS4 Wireless Controller has been discounted by half price, from £1 to 50p.
Sharing the news to Facebook's Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, the poster wrote: "I have just come across this on the B&M app.
"Pretty sure it's a mistake as others seem to be 15 down to 10 but worth a look if your going anyway."
However, others in the comments reassured it was not a mistake: "It's on the website, been there a while now, well done on finding one."
Another added: "It's not a mistake, it's just it's really old stock and will only be available in some stores that have leftover stock."
The controller is compatible with PS4, PC and MAC, and can be used to play your favourite games "from a comfortable distance".
It is also compatible with the PS5, but only when playing PS4 games.
Features of this Hyperkin wireless controller include vibration-feedback, motion sensing technology, a front-speaker and a light bar.
Three-ft of micro charging cable is also included.
Gaming fans should get into B&M stores quick if they want to get their hands on this great deal, as they are low in stock.
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It comes after the retailer slashed another one of it's PlayStation accessories to just 10p.
The discount retailer was also spotted selling a Playstation Twin Docking Station for 10p, when it usually sold for around £15.
Last year, B&M also sold PS4 games, along with a number other items for cheap as part of its end of summer sale.
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