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The Xbox Series X might be Microsoft’s flashiest console right now, but we shouldn’t forget the Xbox Series S. If you want a cheap way to enjoy Xbox’s great first-party exclusives as well as the Xbox Game Pass catalog – and you aren’t too fussed about having mind-blowing graphics – this cheaper console is perfect for you.
In the US, you can get an Xbox Series S with an additional controller for $349.98 or you could instead snatch up this Xbox Series S Fortnite and Rocket League bundle which is currently $299 at GameStop.
The other main advantage of the Xbox Series S is that it is currently available to buy – unlike the Xbox Series X. However, Walmart has announced that it will have a restock on Cyber Monday from 12 pm ET for Walmart Plus members only so be sure to keep an eye out!
If this year’s Cyber Monday Xbox game deals are starting to make your digital library swell you might soon need to expand your Xbox Series X’s storage space.
Unfortunately, I haven’t spotted any deals on the Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card in the US (UK readers can nab the Seagate 1TB card for £35-off at Very) – though you can get the official Xbox 1TB Seagate external SSD for $50-off at Amazon (it’s now down to $149.99).
This game drive will run faster than an external HDD but won’t be as quick as the expansion card nor the Xbox’s internal SSD – but if you’re after more Xbox Series X storage this is a deal that’s well worth your time.
If you aren’t bothered about getting a deal you can get the 1TB Seagate Expansion Card and the 512GB expansion card at Walmart.
When I’m not writing up Xbox deals or playing Halo Infinite I’m grinding away at Watch Dogs: Legion – the London-based third-installment in the Ubisoft franchise.
Sure it’s over a year old but if you haven’t played it yet you should give it try – it’s like the game Cyberpunk 2077 wished it could be and with the difficulty level turned up and permadeath on you’ll be in for a challenge. It’s also been optimized for the Xbox Series X, so you can put your hardware to good use and enjoy the game at 60FPS.
Oh yeah, and you can currently get Watch Dogs: Legion for $14.99 at Amazon (that’s 75%-off its normal price). If you can’t wait for delivery you could pay a whole 1¢ more and get the Xbox Digital Code for $15.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bills itself as the best way to play the latest and greatest games no matter where you are – whether you’re on your Xbox console, at your PC, or even out on the go with your smartphone.
But the Xbox controller can be a bit cumbersome to take out and about if you want to use your Game Pass subscription to its fullest; so why not opt for the Razer Kishi add-on that turns your Android phone into a Switch-like gaming machine?
Not only does the Kishi have a great-sounding name, but it’s currently discounted to just $44.99 at Amazon.com (down from $79.99) – while at Amazon.co.uk it’s £49.99 (instead of £89.99).
We gave the Razer Kishi four stars in our review thanks to its simple plug-and-play approach that means you don’t need to map controls for each game – though you may have issues if you want to use it for mobile games outside of the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform.
Have you ever wanted to wear a crystal-encrusted silver Master Chief necklace? Well, your wait is over as you can get this $120 /£91.95 piece of Halo jewellery for 15%-off with code XBOXBF15 at the official Xbox merch store thanks to its ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
If that doesn’t float your boat (why wouldn’t it?) you can use that code to save 15% on whatever you order at the Xbox Gear Shop – provided that you spend $75 or more. Bring your total spending up to $150 or more and you can use code XBOXBF20 to get 20%-off.
Don’t just game – game in style!
What’s better than playing on an Xbox? Playing on an Xbox with friends! If you want to game in online multiplayer you’ll need an Xbox-compatible gaming headset first – otherwise, you’ll be stuck talking yourself.
Right now Amazon.com has a bevy of headset deals live for you to enjoy as we head into Cyber Monday – with our favorite being this 43% saving on the HyperX CloudX (you can get these official Xbox licensed cans for just $39.99).
If you want to splash out a little more you could instead opt for this Razer Kaira headset that’s $30-off (now $69.99); or you might prefer paying just $44.95 for the Turtle Beach Recon 200.
I promise I play things other than Halo – but this is a great deal I have to share. Earlier I said you’d have to pay full price or opt for Game Pass Ultimate to play the Halo Infinite Campaign; well I went digging and found this huge saving that gives you a third option if you don’t mind opting for a digital-only version of the game.
Right now the Halo Infinite Campaign is down to just £37.99 at CD Keys in the UK. That’s a saving of £17-off the full price. In the US you can instead grab the Halo Campaign for $52.09 (for a $7.90 discount) – not as massive a drop in price but better than paying full-price if you don’t trust subscription models. like Game Pass Ultimate
If Halo isn’t your jam don’t fret as there are still deals for you. You can snatch up Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for £32.99 or Far Cry 6 for £35.99 – great savings considering how recently these games were released.
In the US we’d recommend you instead head over to Xbox’s official sale – as the savings to found on these games are much better than on CD Keys: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is $38.99 and Far Cry 6 is down to $40.19.
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening everyone – Hamish here. I’ve been dragged away from paying Halo Infinite multiplayer to take over this Xbox page for a while.
If you haven’t tried it out yet, why haven’t you? The multiplayer is free-to-play for everyone on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC – you don’t even need to pay for Xbox Gold to play online.
If you are looking to play the Halo Infinite campaign when it launches on December 8 though, that’s another story. To give that a try you’ll have to buy the game for $59.99 / £54.99… or you could play it for just $1 / £1 instead.
We highlighted this deal earlier but we have to give it another shout out: new subscribers can currently get their first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1/£1 at Microsoft right now. This Netflix-style service won’t only let you play Halo but loads of other great games on Xbox and PC including the likes of Back 4 Blood, It Takes Two, and Control.
Remember how I said I’d be running this live blog until the early hours of this morning? Well, I’m sad to say that’s no longer the case. (Don’t worry, I haven’t done anything wrong… yet.)
I’m taking care of the Cyber Monday PS5 live blog and Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch live blog instead, but I thought I’d leave you with one more tempting Xbox deal before I go.
Anyone who owned an Xbox 360 will probably already know just how great Alan Wake was when it was released in 2010, but if you still haven’t played it (or want to experience it again), this deal is for you. Alan Wake is just $19.99 at Walmart and only £17.99 at Amazon, which is a fantastic price.
As I wrote in my Alan Wake Remastered review, “Remedy’s unique spin on the survival horror genre won’t leave you shaking in your boots, but it will keep you on tenterhooks until the very end with its enthralling story and satisfying spin on survival horror action.” For less than $20 / £20, you can’t really go wrong at this price.
If someone put me on the spot and said, “Adam, tell me what’s the best Xbox deal right now?” I’d probably say it’s this amazing offer on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for just $139.99.
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best pad I’ve ever owned, and if you’re a competitive gamer like me (I hit Diamond 4 in Halo Infinite if that means anything to you), Microsoft’s premium controller is worth every dollar.
Not only can you customize multiple elements to suit your individual playstyle, like analog stick tension, remapping buttons, and switching between two D-pad styles, but it’s rare to see such a steep discount like this.
The Elite Series 2 isn’t just great for first-person shooters, though. If you like racing games, the back buttons can be assigned to shifting gears when driving stick, and you can store three profiles so you can switch between different setups when necessary.
In the UK, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is also discounted to £149.99, which isn’t as good as the US offer, but it’s still totally worth it in my opinion.
Hey, folks. It’s Adam Vjestica here, TechRadar’s Senior Gaming Writer. I’ll be taking over the Cyber Monday Xbox live blog until the early hours of the morning – so let’s have some fun and find some great deals, shall we?
The Xbox Series S was apparently the best-selling console over Black Friday, and beat the PS5 and Nintendo Switch OLED. I told everyone not to overlook the Xbox Series S during Black Friday, and it looks like some of you heeded my advice.
It really is a great little console, and as you can see in the picture I took above, it’s a surprisingly portable system and perfect if you’re going on a staycation.
Even though Walmart has announced that it will have a restock on Cyber Monday from 12 pm ET for Walmart Plus members only, the chances of grabbing an Xbox Series X or PS5 in time for Christmas remains slim.
If you’re tired of waiting, then, and want to enjoy next-gen games right now on a box that can do pretty much everything its bigger brother can (albeit at a slightly lower resolution and framerate) check out the Xbox Series S deals we’ve rounded up below.
In the US, you can get an Xbox Series S with an additional controller for $349.98, which is a saving of $10. UK gamers can pick up an Xbox Series S with a three month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 Months Subscription) for £282.98 at Amazon right now.
Another of the best Xbox Series X/S games around is on offer at Walmart right now as part of Cyber Monday Xbox deals. Gears 5 is $9.99 at Walmart right now, saving you $50 on its RRP. Those in the UK can pick up Gears 5 for just £5 at BT (the lowest price we’ve seen to date).
Gears 5 is an excellent game whether you play it on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S but, thanks to Xbox Series X optimization, the experience on Microsoft’s flagship console is easily the best. On Xbox Series X, Gears 5’s campaign has significantly reduced loading times, both gameplay and cutscenes run at 4K at 60fps, while ray-traced screen space global illumination massively improves the campaign’s visual fidelity. In addition, multiplayer runs at up to 120fps at 4K – making the game more responsive than ever. I’ve personally found that 120fps paired with the Xbox Series X’s Dolby Atmos audio support makes for an extremely immersive and smooth gameplay experience.
Are you on the lookout for more Xbox controllers, but aren’t interested in the premium options we posted earlier? Then you’ll be glad to know that Walmart has discounted a bunch of Xbox Wireless Controllers to $49 – resulting in a savings of roughly $15.
These controllers come in a range of colors, including Pulse Red, Electric Volt and Shock Blue, and will work on both Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
If you’re not a fan of Fortnite or Rocket League, then the previous Xbox Series S bundle I posted may not be your cup of tea. Luckily, I have an alternative – unfortunately, though, it’s only available in the UK (sorry US folk).
Right now, UK gamers can pick up an Xbox Series S with a three month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 Months Subscription) for £282.98 at Amazon right now. Earlier in this live blog, I advocated for every Xbox owner to pick up Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as its such brilliant value and is easily the king of gaming subscriptions right now.
It is worth noting, however, that this is a full-price bundle. Purchasing these products separately costs the same as the bundle price Amazon is selling it for. It’s not technically a ‘deal’ then, but it’s a bit more convenient.
While Xbox Series X stock is pretty much non-existent in the US right now (well, until Walmart’s restock on Cyber Monday), those in the UK can get their hands on the coveted console at Argos right now – which appears to have quite a bit of stock.
The Xbox Series X is £449.99 at Argos, and has been available for a few days now. We may not be seeing a discount on the flagship Xbox console but, to be honest, given gamers in the US are struggling to even get hands on one, I’m not too fussed about that. Especially as I’m not seeing any other UK retailers with stock right now.
Have you been looking for a discount on an excellent couch co-op Xbox game to play with a loved one? Then look no further. Right now, the wonderful It Takes Two is just $19.99 at Amazon US and £16.99 at Very in the UK.
EA Hazelight’s heartwarming, family-friendly game about divorce (yes, you read that right) sits proudly on our best Xbox Series X games list – and for good reason. It Takes Two is a fun, tongue-in-cheek adventure that will provide hours of entertainment for both gamers and non-gamers alike (I played it with my non-gamer boyfriend and he had a blast). Taking elements from a variety of different games and intertwining them a rom-com-like narrative, It Takes Two has something for everyone – even kids.
It’s worth noting this game can only be played in co-op (either online or couch), but comes with a Friend’s Pass allowing you to invite an online friend to join your adventure, even if they don’t own the full game.
If you’ve got a new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S then you’ll probably find pretty quickly that the console’s internal storage gets used up very quickly thanks to all your lovely (but chunky) new Xbox games. Fortunately, unlike with some consoles (cough, PS5, cough) expanding the internal storage of an Xbox Series X/S is extremely easy, as all you have to do is pop a Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card in the dedicated slot at the back of the console.
Unfortunately, though, this card is pretty pricey and, because Seagate’s card is the only compatible expansion card for Xbox Series X/S, you can’t exactly shop around for an alternative. Fortunately, though, there is currently £35 off the Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card at Amazon UK right now, so you can pick it up for (a slightly more digestible) £184.99.
Right now, I’m not seeing a similar deal in the US, but if I do spot one then I will make sure to update this liveblog with the details.
Are you looking for a new Xbox game to really sink your teeth into? Then it’s worth considering picking up Far Cry 6, which is currently $35 at Walmart (save $20) and £39.99 at Amazon UK (save £18).
Is Far Cry 6 the best game of the year? Honestly, no. It’s pretty mediocre, in my opinion. But considering it was only released last month and provides hours upon hours of content, picking it up for a $20/£18 discount is pretty decent – plus it works on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. In our Far Cry 6 review, TechRadar Staff Writer Rhys Wood said:
“Far Cry 6 is the latest and quite possibly the greatest in Ubisoft’s long-running open-world shooter series. The island of Yara is a beautiful, dangerous place to explore, loaded with secrets and objectives that are actually worth hunting down this time. It’s still best enjoyed in small doses, however, as Ubisoft’s tendency to fill every inch of the map with side objectives persists.”
Clearly, Rhys enjoyed it more than I did, so, if you’re still on the fence, I advise checking out his full review to see if Far Cry 6 sounds like it’s up your street.
You know that embarrassing moment when you have some friends come around to play an Xbox couch co-op game like Overcooked, only to realize you don’t have enough controllers for everyone. “Sorry, Jess, you’re going to share a controller with Matt”.
Well, the best way to avoid this kind of situation is to have a stash of Xbox gamepads at the ready. Fortunately, there are currently plenty of Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals on some premium game pads – so maybe give the guests the standard and keep the fancy ones for yourself.
The fantastic Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is currently $139.99 on the official Microsoft store, saving you $40. I’ve personally used the Series 2 and can say it’s the best Xbox controller on the market, working on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
It just feels premium, heavier than the standard Xbox Wireless Controller and with plenty of customization options. But the Series 2 is expensive.
The Razer Wolverine Ultimate though, is also discounted, and is a more budget-friendly alternative if you want to get serious with your Xbox controller but don’t want to fork out over $100 for the Elite Series 2.
Discounted from 159.99 to $99.99 at Best Buy, the Razer Wolverine Ultimate features interchangeable thumbsticks and d-pad, button remapping and hair-trigger settings to fully customize the controller for your comfort.
You can’t go wrong with either of these controllers.
If you’re on the hunt for a discount on one of the best Xbox Series X headsets then you’re in luck.
Right now, Amazon in the US has discounted the EPOS H3 headset by $12, bringing the price down from $99.99 to a more digestible $87.
The EPOS H3 is a comfortable and sleek all-rounder headset that works on Xbox Series X/S, but is also compatible with PS5, Switch, PS4 and Xbox One. In our EPOS H3 review, we said:
“The EPOS H3 is an extremely comfortable headset that delivers well-balanced and detailed sound. Though it’s primarily designed for gaming, we found ourselves reaching for the H3’s to listen to our favorite songs, which is a testament to just how great they sound. If you’re looking for a wired headset that delivers in every area that matters – audio quality, comfort and crystal-clear communication – the EPOS H3 won’t let you down.”
Sounds pretty good, right? (get it?)
Psychonauts 2 is my personal Game of the Year. Sure, the combat is a bit clunky, but it’s a brilliant tongue-in-cheek (but evocative) adventure platformer that will have you cackling one minute and then welling up the next.
Fortunately, this Psychonauts 2 digital code is $30 off at Walmart right now, so you can pick it Double Fine’s excellent game for just $29.99.
Absolute bargain, in my opinion. What’s more, this code will work on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles so, even if you upgrade later, you can still play it.
OK, this may not technically be a Cyber Monday-only deal but it’s still pretty sweet.
New subscribers can currently get their first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1/£1 at Microsoft right now. Microsoft’s Netflix-style gaming subscription service has proven to be fantastic value for money over the past few years as the library continues to grow with new releases and old favourites added every few weeks.
Personally, I think it’s the best gaming subscription out there right now.
With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you get (deep breath) access to over 100 games in the Xbox Game Pass library on both PC and console, access to first-party Xbox games which land in the library on day one, access to Xbox cloud gaming, exclusive member discounts and deals and Xbox Live Gold included, which grants access to online multiplayer and offers a handful of free games to download and keep each month.
Let’s break down each of these elements. For a start, the Xbox Game Pass library is heaving with games to play, from Xbox 360 games to the latest Xbox exclusives, and new games are constantly being added to it.
What’s more, it grants access to EA Play titles like FIFA 21 and Knockout City. However, the biggest draw of the Xbox Game Pass library is that new Xbox first-party titles land on it on day one.
That means when Halo Infinite arrives in just a few weeks, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will immediately be able to play it as part of their subscription.
Once your $1/£1 month ends an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yearly subscription is around £139.99 / $194.59 (though three month and monthly subscriptions are available).
That may appear quite pricey, but it’s actually good value when you consider a new Xbox first-party release on its own, such as Halo, costs around $60/£50. My advice? If you’ve got an Xbox then Game Pass Ultimate is an absolutely essential purchase.
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for the Fortnite or Rocket League fanatic in your life? Then you should definitely consider this excellent Xbox Series S Fortnite and Rocket League bundle which is currently $299 at GameStop in the US and for £249.99 at Amazon UK.
It’s worth noting that Amazon UK’s bundle is only available for pre-order right now and won’t be released until December 13, but GameStop’s bundle is available right now.
So what do you get for that price tag? The bundle includes an Xbox Series S console (which alone goes for £249.99/$299), an Xbox Wireless Controller, free-to-play Fortnite and Rocket League game downloads, a high-speed HDMI cable, power cable, and two AA batteries to get you going.
But, the real kicker is the Rocket League and Fortnite content that comes included. This bundle includes the Fortnite Midnight Drive Pack Set, which consists of the Dark Skully outfit, Dark Skully Satchel Back Bling, Dark Splitter pickaxe, and 1,000 V-Bucks.
There’s plenty of Rocket League content too, with the Purple Masamune Car, Purple Virtual Wave Boost, Purple Zefram Wheels, and 1,000 Rocket League Credits included in the bundle. It’s worth noting, however, that this bundle doesn’t include Fortnite: Save the World (but it’s not very good anyway).
If you can’t get your hands on an Xbox Series X this Cyber Monday, then this Xbox Series S bundle is definitely worth considering.
