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An Xbox is a great way to pass the time and game with friends or alone, especially with the days getting shorter. We’ve scoured the web for the best Xbox deals that are available right now.
While we’ve found some fantastic deals on games and accessories, console deals are thinner on the ground. But now that supply chains are recovering, we’re not seeing the same extraordinary demand. We’re even starting to see some deals on the Xbox Series X or S after long periods of scarcity on the powerful devices. You’ll find it all below.
Featured deal: 2 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $9.99
With the summer months still some way off, you might need some entertainment to get you by. Gamers are in luck with this excellent deal on a two-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription coming to our attention. If you catch the deal in time, you can score the 60-day sub for just $9.99 ($20 off).
This might be the best deal we’ve ever seen on Game Pass Ultimate. Microsoft itself offers an excellent introductory rate of just $1 for your first month of this service, but it then jumps to the usual price of $14.99 in your second month. Picking up your first two months for $9.99 is a saving of $6 on this offer and $20 on the regular price.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a one-stop shop for all your gaming needs. It includes over 100 high-quality games ready to be downloaded for your Xbox One, Series S, or Series X. But more than that, you get all the perks of associated Xbox services such as Xbox Live Gold, PC Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and EA Play. Not bad for the equivalent of $5 per month.
The on-page clock is ticking on the deal, and that’s if it doesn’t sell out first. Hit the widget below to secure your top-value subscription.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 2-Month Digital Code
Over 100 high-quality games • Xbox Live Gold • EA Play
The Netflix of Xbox gaming.
Get more out of your gaming experience with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. With over 100 high-quality games and new titles added all the time, you’ll always have something new to play with friends on a console, PC, mobile device, or tablet. Plus, you get instant access to EA Play and other cool member benefits to create a truly immersive gaming experience.
Best Xbox deals
All of these deals were live at the time of writing, but we’ll do our best to update the list as we find new offers.
Xbox One Games
Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Series X
If you already have one of the Xbox One consoles, you might want to grab a new game or two to escape the world for a while. This past generation has an extensive library of blockbuster games to discover, and thankfully there isn’t the same scarcity of game deals as there is on consoles right now.
We’ve found that Walmart and Amazon often have the best deals on Xbox games. Here’s a selection of our favorites:
You can also take advantage of a discounted three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership for $27.09. The membership includes access to Xbox Live Gold and EA Play, which together feature well over a hundred games to play across all your devices.
Xbox One Accessories
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There’s always room to enhance your gaming experience with accessories, but they often have high price tags that add up quickly. That’s why it’s best to grab them when they’re on sale.
Amazon is often your best bet to save on accessories. Here are some of the best Xbox accessory deals right now.
Xbox One X consoles
The first choice you have to make if you want to buy an Xbox is which model is right for you. If you’re a power user, the Xbox One X is the larger and more powerful option. It features a slimmer, more powerful graphics card and DirectX 12 optimized cores.
Even better, the Xbox One X features native 4K support and 12GB of GDDR5 memory for faster startups and smoother performance. The One X also has a redesigned fan system for better cooling. Your favorite games and accessories should work with either Xbox model, so the decision mainly comes down to price and performance.
Deals and new consoles are almost impossible to find on both consoles right now. Here are some refurbished options from reputable outlets:
Xbox One S consoles
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As you can probably guess, the Xbox One S is the smaller and lighter of the two consoles. It’s an upgrade over the original Xbox One, and it’s the more affordable model currently available. The Xbox One S supports HDR 10 like the One X, and both consoles feature Dolby Atmos sound.
If you’re looking for a console to hold you over until the new Xbox Series X becomes more affordable, the One S may be your best bet. You should have no problem with backward compatibility, and the Xbox One S also embraces digital gaming in a way that the One X doesn’t; you can buy a One S without a disc slot for exclusively digital gaming.
As stated above, it’s nearly impossible to find these new consoles at reasonable prices right now.
Xbox Series X and Series S consoles
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The games and accessories deals above almost all apply to the Xbox One consoles as well as the Xbox Series S and X machines. But we’re starting to see a few offers on the latest generation of consoles for the first time.
If you’re ready to upgrade, here are a few ways to save money:
Verizon customers can also pick up an Xbox Series S for just $150 this month by getting a promo code from Verizon Up. Once you have the code, you’ll get 50% off the Xbox Series S. Non-Verizon customers can still get the console for $249.99 ($50 off) in the sale.
Xbox FAQS
The Xbox One S is the most affordable Xbox at the moment, but it isn’t one of the latest generation consoles. It might be worth spending a bit more to get the Xbox Series S to get the most out of the latest titles.
It depends on your budget and the games you want to play. Objectively, the Xbox Series X is the top-of-the-range Xbox console.
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