A frictional and sweat absorbent video game controller has a sleeve body and a controller cavity configured to receive a video game controller. A series of layers makes up the sleeve body, from an outer frictional layer to a waterproof inner layer, and including a medial cushioning layer. Sweat from a user's hands is absorbed into the sleeve body, thus hand slippage is reduced in combination with the outer frictional layer. Furthermore, the controller itself is protected from sweat contamination, and the user is provided a comfortable gripping surface to ensure the controller remains secure in the hands.