The Xbox One X is the go-to console for enthusiasts, with its faster performance and 4K HDR support. Especially if you invested in a 4K TV recently, this console gives gamers a great, high-res experience on the big screen. If you don’t have a 4K TV, it’s also a great time to get the Xbox One S, Microsoft’s affordable console for the rest of us.
Both Xboxes have a great library of titles, 4K Blu-ray playing capabilities, and support for all your favorite streaming services. Below are some of our favorite Xbox One S and Xbox One X console deals and bundles, along with some games and accessories you should try.
Xbox One X Deals
Since it’s been out for the better part of a year, we’re finally starting to see some smaller discounts on the Xbox One X (8/10, WIRED Recommends). If you were holding off, it’s a great time to take the plunge into the world of 4K HDR gaming.
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Xbox One X 1TB + PUBG Bundle for $500 (Was $460) – Also available from the Microsoft Store for $499
Xbox One S Deals
If you don’t own a 4K TV, the Xbox One S is probably best for you. These deals don’t include bundled games, but they do have other perks.
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Xbox One S Starter Bundle for $298 (Was $358) – Comes with 3 free months of Xbox Live, which lets you play multiplayer games online, and Xbox GamePass, which is a subscription that gives you a big collection of free games to play each month.
Xbox One S Game Bundles
These Xbox One S deals are standard consoles bundled with select games, which may save you some money if it’s a game you like.
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Xbox One S 1TB + Sea of Thieves + Another Game for $299 – Sea of Thieves is a simple game where you and a group of friends sail the seas together as pirates. It’s not perfect, but it’s a ton of fun as a group.
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Xbox One S 1TB + Minecraft + Another Game for $299 – Got kids obsessed with Minecraft? They’ll love this Minecraft-themed Xbox One S, and you’ll get an additional game plus a second controller thrown in for free! You’d have to be a real Creeper to turn down this deal.
Xbox One S Special Editions
These Xboxes have special coloring or are limited edition.
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Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Edition + Ping Controller + Free Game for $299 – If you at all like Minecraft, this console and controller look amazing, and you get a second controller and a free game for a rather normal price.
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Xbox One S 2TB Gears of War 4 Red Edition (Refurbished) for $290 (Was $300)
Xbox One Games Worth Trying
This is not a comprehensive list by any stretch, but these are a few of our favorite Xbox games. If you’re looking for some great games to play, this list is a good place to start.
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Celeste for $20 – Read WIRED’s Review.
Xbox One Essentials You’ll Want
While you’re shopping for a new console, why not add some extras? Microsoft’s awesome Elite Controller is back in stock, and we think it’s just about worth its $149 price tag.
Read our Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for headset recommendations for Xbox One. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 wireless headset is a stellar accessory to pick up.
Finally, we recommend grabbing an external 2TB USB hard disk if you need more space for an Xbox One X or S model.
That’s it, for now! We’ll update this list as we discover new deals.
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