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The latest Xbox consoles — the flagship Series X and the entry-level Series S — were both plagued by stocking issues for years after their release. Now, however, you can not only buy them easily, but you can score Xbox deals during this year’s Black Friday shopping bonanza.
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Right now, Walmart has the Xbox Series S listed for just $249, down $50 from its normal price of $299. Perhaps even better? This Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle is marked down to just $459.99 — a whopping $100 less than the bundle’s normal price, and $40 less than the console’s retail price (without Diablo IV included). These are some of the best Xbox deals we’ve seen this year, but be sure to act fast: These deals will likely expire after Black Friday.
The Xbox Series S is the disc-less, entry-level console released by Microsoft in 2020, along with the Xbox Series X. Unlike its bulkier counterpart though, the Series S packs strong performance in a compact design. This Xbox console is designed to play games in 1440P (better than HD, but not quite 4K) at up to 120fps. We’ve had no problems running demanding games like Forza Horizon 5, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Halo Infinite on the Xbox Series S.
The Xbox Series X, on the other hand, is Microsoft’s flagship gaming console with 4K graphics and 120fps in certain games. The console’s computing power is roughly twice that of the previous generation Xbox One X, and game developers are still finding new ways to make use of the Series X’s capabilities. The Series X also has a TB of storage space, which is roughly twice as much as you get with the Series S (512 GB).
With both consoles, you also get access to Microsoft’s Game Pass, which lets you download and play thousands of popular titles for just $14.99 a month. Also, no matter which you choose, we suggest making sure you have a 4K TV to fully enjoy the consoles’ graphics.
Whether you’re picking up the high-end Xbox Series X or the entry-level Series S, be sure to grab it soon. This $50 off deal on the Series S and incredible $100 off on the Series X Diablo IV bundle won’t last long, and we likely won’t see any Xbox deals like them until a way into 2024.
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM