Today only: Land a 12-month Xbox Game Pass Core membership down at $49 (Reg. $60)

We are now tracking a solid chance to save on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Core memberships. The regularly $60 yearly subscription is now marked down to $48.99 with free digital delivery over at Newegg. Be sure to apply code SSDQAA48 to redeem the discounted price. This is nearly 20% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Microsoft debuted its new Core tier membership plan last summer just after price hikes went live on the Ultimate membership. You can get more details on what it brings to your gaming setup right here and down below. 

Save $124 on Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 at $676, its best price in months

Reg. $800 $676

Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for $676.58 shipped. This drops the Platinum model with 256GB of SSD storage down from the usual $800 price tag. It’s the third-best we’ve seen, and the lowest in months. The other styles are also on sale at Amazon for a tad more, while all the savings come matched at Best Buy for members. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the third-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop.

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The official Xbox Series S toaster is an actual thing and you can score one right now for $40

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Update: The Series S toaster is now live once again at $40 via Walmart after going out of stock for a couple months. 

A new Xbox toaster has arrived. After folks trolled Microsoft way back at the launch of its current-generation consoles about the Series X looking like a fridge, the Xbox Series X mini fridge was made a reality, and now, the Series has been made into a toaster. Like an actual toaster that works and imprints your breakfast toast with the Xbox logo I mean. You can buy one right now at Walmart for $40 too. Head below for more details on the official Xbox toaster. 

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Official March Xbox Partner Preview game showcase: 30 mins. of upcoming titles and more

As promised with an official announcement earlier this week, today’s Xbox Partner Preview Game Showcase is about to kick-off. Xbox hosted its first Developer Direct showcase of the year back January, giving gamers their first good look at the new Indiana Jones game, among other things, but today it is turning its attention to its Partner Preview show. We will be getting about a half hour of “fresh looks” at new games coming to Xbox and Windows and it all starts very soon. Follow along with the show down below. 

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New official Dream Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller hits $58 Amazon low, more from $45

Just after Microsoft unveiled the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers and the new SpongeBob Xbox Series X console bundle, Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition. This one landed alongside the rest of the Vapor lineup for Xbox Design Lab in late January at $70 and has now dropped down to $57.99 shipped at Amazon. This nearly 20% in savings marks the lowest price we have tracked since release and a new Amazon all-time low. The Vapor collection features a misty pattern that “creates a subtle and textured look” Microsoft says is “unique to every controller.” You can get a complete breakdown of what to expect in our launch coverage and down below the fold. 

Microsoft debuts new S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers

After the unveil of the special edition Dune and SpongeBob Xbox consoles, and just ahead of tomorrow’s Partner Preview Showcase, today Microsoft is debuting its new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers. Microsoft is expanding its vault of Xbox Design Lab options with the all-new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controller featuring the beloved Vault Boy and iconography from the series. Head below for a closer look. 

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Xbox Series X consoles now down at $450 for today only via Best Buy and Amazon ($50 off)

Update: Woot is now offering refurbished Xbox One S 1TB Consoles down at $199.99 with free shipping for Prime members. A $6 delivery fee applies otherwise.

Update: While the refurbished listing below has come and gone now, Best Buy’s Deals of the Day is now offering brand new Xbox Series X consoles on sale for $449.99 shipped for today only. While not quite as crazy as the deals we had over the holidays last year, this is a solid $50 off and the lowest around right now. This deal is also matched at Amazon

Woot is now offering a deep deal on refurbished Xbox Series X consoles at $309.99 shipped. Series X carries a regular price of $500 in new condition, with today’s offer being the lowest we can find at $190 off. Amazon’s renewed listings start at over $400. While we did see some wild deals on Xbox consoles over the holidays last year, they were constantly going in and out of stock. If you’re looking to land a spare unit, or perhaps something for the kids, and missed out on the deals last year, this is a solid chance to save a ton. Head below for more details. 

Get ready for 30 mins. of new upcoming Xbox games in this week’s Partner Preview showcase

After hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year back in January, Xbox has now announced its first Partner Preview show of the year. Set to go live later this week, Microsoft has taken to its Xbox Wire to officially announce the next Xbox Partner Preview with a “fresh look at games for Xbox and Windows.” Hinting at a mix of new and upcoming games from Capcom, Nexon, EA, and others, the show will feature more than a dozen new trailers. Head below for more details on the next Xbox games showcase.

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New official SpongeBob Xbox Series X console bundle goes up for sale later this week

A new SpongeBob Xbox Series X console is on the way, and this isn’t just some contest – you’ll actually be able to buy one. Xbox, Best Buy, Paramount Game Studios, and GameMill are now officially joining forces to serve up the new special edition Series X console with a matching controller completely decked out in SpongeBob art. According to today’s official announcement via the Xbox Wire, the special Best Buy Drop will be available for purchase later this week. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Save $400 on Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Studio 2 at $2,399 (New low), more

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Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for $2,399 shipped. This drops the elevated 1TB model with 32GB of memory down from its usual $2,799 price tag. It comes matched at B&H, and is also a new all-time low at $400 off. Today’s discount is also $121 under our previous mention. The savings also continue to some other configurations, too. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage.

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Official wireless Xbox controllers now on sale from $44 in a wide range of colors and designs

Update: Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is now offering the official Stellar Shift Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for $49.99 shipped. Regularly $70, this is $20 off and the lowest price we can find on the Stellar Shift – here’s our launch coverage for the Stellar Shift

While we are still tracking a solid deal on the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless gamepad, both Amazon and Walmart have also now dropped the price on the standard edition Microsoft wireless Xbox gamepads across various colorways. If you’re looking to complete your collection before the potential reveal of new Xbox hardware at some point later this year or just something to upgrade your existing setup, pricing has dropped on a wide range of colorways with models starting from $44 shipped. The most affordable of the bunch is the white and black at Amazon, but there are plenty of others now marked down on this landing page. Head below for more details. 

Microsoft set to release a white all-digital Xbox Series X this summer, claims potentially sketchy report

Just after Phil Spencer and friends announced exclusive Xbox games coming to the other two platforms as well as the “largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation,” reports are starting to hit the internet suggesting Microsoft is actually readying a new all-digital Xbox Series X. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet by any means, the potentially sketchy report says the new version of its flagship console is on track to launch this summer. Details below.

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Microsoft to unveil the future of Xbox: Ultra-powerful next-gen hardware, cross-platform games, more

Just before it unveiled its limited edition Dune Xbox gear, Microsoft announced that it would be broadcasting what sounds like a very special edition of the Xbox podcast. Hinting at details on the “future of Xbox,” Phil Spencer and friends are expected to be hitting the airwaves very soon with what could be some exciting (for some) news on the future of its gaming platform, exclusives titles, and more. More details below.

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Check out the new official Dune Xbox and ‘world’s first floating Xbox controller’

Pilots will be heading to the captivating world of Arrakis as part of a new Microsoft Flight Simulator expansion. Ahead of the release of Dune: Part Two next month, the Xbox and MFS team have announced a partnership with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures that will take players “beyond Planet Earth into the harsh deserts of the world of Dune” alongside a new custom Xbox Series S with Dune-themed Ornithopter Stand and “world’s first floating Xbox controller.” Hit the jump for more details. 

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Microsoft set to discuss its visions for the future of Xbox in this week’s official event

Microsoft has now officially announced an upcoming Xbox business update event for later this week. After getting a good look at some upcoming big-time game releases for the platform, not the least of which was the first gameplay footage for the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft is turning its attention to the big picture this Thursday. Many are expecting to hear about the company’s vision for the future of Xbox moving forward and, more specifically, about rumors involving Xbox exclusives landing on the other two major platforms. More details below. 

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Microsoft debuts new misty Vapor Xbox Design Lab controllers and swirly Dream model

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to officially unveil the first new Xbox controllers of the year. This time around we are getting an entirely new batch of gamepads by way of the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection. The collection includes a new design available inside of the Xbox Design Lab – the online custom Xbox controller editor – and the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition (this one is now available for pre-order). Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Today’s Xbox Developer Direct showcase ! Indiana Jones, Senua’s Saga, more

Microsoft is just minutes away from hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year. Officially announced last week via Xbox Wire, the first 2024 Developer Direct broadcast of the year is set to feature an “inside look at some of the highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, presented by the game creators themselves.” Follow along with us down below. 

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Official upcoming Xbox showcase set to reveal first Indiana Jones gameplay and much more

We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details. 

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Xbox Series X console bundle from $349, Series S bundle $239, and more

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Update: Amazon is now offering the Xbox Series S bundle with 3-months Game Pass Ultimate back down at $239 on Amazon (Reg. $300+ value).

Update: (This is available for select regions only) Walmart is now offering the Xbox Series X console down at $349 shipped (Reg. $500). You also might find the Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle at a wild $350 shipped price tag (Reg. $560). These are the best straight-up cash discounts we have tracked over the holiday season.

Most of the best Black Friday Xbox console deals are set to go live today. The official Xbox Series X Black Friday deals, alongside the Series S, are scheduled to go live today. While Microsoft’s digital Xbox game sale certainly launched a bit early, all signs point to the best Black Friday Xbox console deals we have tracked going live shortly (if they aren’t already). According to the official Black Friday preview, we will be seeing straight up $50 price drops on Series X and Series S consoles alongside some bundle offers from various storefronts across the web, but some retailers are going to be sweetening the deal with bonus gift cards starting today as well. Head below for more details on best Black Friday Xbox console deals. 

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Microsoft’s just-released Surface Laptop Studio 2 starts from $2,043 (Reg. $2,400+)

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Better than Black Friday pricing is rolling out today to start off December on the just-released Microsoft Surface Laptop 2. Courtesy of Amazon, the new release drops to $2,042.99 shipped. You’d more regularly pay $2,400 for this 512GB/16GB configuration, with today’s offer amounting to $357 in savings. Not only are you looking at one of the first discounts so far, but today’s offer is the second-best yet at within $20 of the low. The base model wasn’t on sale for Black Friday, either. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop on the elevated configurations.

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The new must-see Bluey Xbox Series X console has arrived, but you’ll be lucky to score one

The new Bluey Xbox console is a must-see. While it’s not a Black Friday deal, it is one of the sweetest and most adorable Xbox console designs we have seen yet. Just after getting a closer look at the first edible chocolate Xbox controller and Willy Wonka console, Xbox is back at it again with another special edition console. And this time it’s all about Bluey! But you’re going to have to head below for the details to stand a chance at actually scoring the new console for yourself. 

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Microsoft launches early Black Friday sale with Surface Laptop 3 at $600, Laptop Studio 2, more

Reg. $800+ From $600

Microsoft today is kicking off the Black Friday savings early with a sale across its latest Surface laptops. The new Laptop Go 3 is a particular highlight from the event, dropping down to $599.99 shipped at Amazon. This is $200 off, and marking a new all-time low on the recent release. We’ve only tracked a few markdowns so far since launch, and this manages to beat our previous mention by an extra $86. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the third-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop on the Microsoft Black Friday sale.

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Xbox officially unveils upcoming Black Friday deals: Over 1,000 games up to 65% off, $50 off Xbox Series X|S, more

Just after detailing the Microsoft Store offers, the official Xbox Black Friday deals have now been unveiled. After getting the details on the Nintendo and PlayStation offers, it’s time for the Xbox Black Friday deals. Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to detail this year’s official offers and you’ll find all of the details waiting down below. 

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Microsoft details upcoming Black Friday deals: Up to $800 Surface Pro 9, $50 off Xbox Series X|S, more

The Microsoft Store Black Friday deals have now been unveiled, many of which will start tomorrow. In year’s past the Microsoft Store offers have dished up some of the better deals on the latest Microsoft Surface laptops as well as a host of worthwhile deals on the Xbox console side of things (although we are still waiting on the official Xbox game offers to some degree), and 2023 is no exception. There will be up to $800 in savings going live on Surface laptops starting tomorrow alongside some notable Xbox Series X and Series S console deals, bundle offers, and Xbox controller discounts as well. Head below for a closer look at the official upcoming Microsoft Store Black Friday deals. 

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Microsoft just unveiled the ‘first ever official edible chocolate Xbox controller and Wonka-inspired console’

Ever wanted a chocolate Xbox controller? Well you now have a chance to win an official one. Joining some early Black Friday offers on Series X with a FREE game or a $50 price drop and gift card offer, Microsoft is getting into the holiday spirit in a delicious way with the announcement of the “first ever official edible chocolate Xbox controller and Wonka-inspired console.” In partnership with the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ film “Wonka,” Xbox is looking to celebrate the return of the “world’s greatest confectioner” with a uniquely delectable gaming experience. Head below for a closer look. 

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Microsoft’s just-released Surface Laptop Studio 2 falls to new low of $2,101 (Reg. $2,400)

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A new all-time low is going live on the just-released Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 today. Courtesy of Amazon, the new release drops to $2,100.99 shipped. You’d more regularly pay $2,400 for this 512GB/16GB configuration, with today’s offer amounting to $299 in savings. This is only the third chance to save so far, and is now landing at the new best price. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop.

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Xbox Partner Preview showcase: Metal Gear Solid Delta, Alan Wake 2, Ark Survival Ascended, more

Xbox recently announced its next broadcast games showcase in the form of what it is calling its Xbox Partner Preview and it all kicks off shortly. It has been a quite a few months now since the big-time summer Xbox showcase and the dedicated Starfield show that hit about a week after PlayStation’s primetime event, and the folks at Xbox are back today with another round of reveals and announcements from its “incredible third-party publishing partners.” Head below for more details and to follow along with the show. 

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Microsoft has now officially closed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision, Blizzard, and King

After a long and tumultuous journey from the initial announcement that Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for what was initially reported at $69 billion in total, it is now official. Microsoft has now taken to its Xbox Wire to welcome the Activision, Blizzard, and King camp saying today it is ready to “officially welcome Activision Blizzard and their teams to Xbox.” There’s a new trailer to mark the occasion and you can see that alongside some additional details below. 

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‘Shine from the shadows’ with new golden Xbox wireless controller, now available for pre-order

Next up in the run of 2023 official special edition Xbox controllers is the new Gold Shadow. It has been a busy year for fresh coats of paint on the current-generation wireless Xbox gamepad, last time we checked in Microsoft was unveiling the Astral Purple model after the debut special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles controllers and the smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor before that, but now it’s all about the new moody gold treatment. Head below for a closer look at the now available for pre-order Gold Shadow Xbox wireless controller. 

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Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop 2 and Laptop Go 3 now available for pre-order

Pre-order From $799

Microsoft just held its fall hardware event where some all-new Surface machines were revealed. Now they’re going up for pre-order ahead of shipping next month. With the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Go 3 having just been showcased, we break down what’s new below the fold.

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Microsoft debuts new official Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-orders now live

Update: The first notable deal and a new Amazon low is now live on the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller at $51.99 (Reg. $75). 

After launching its new smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor model last month, Microsoft took to the official Xbox Wire today to announce the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller. The latest colorway, unlike that special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model that actually smells like pizza, will be readily available to all. In fact, pre-orders for the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller are now live on Amazon and directly from Microsoft ahead of the official launch next month. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Put your gamertag on the new Xbox Mastercard to score deals on games with daily purchases

Well, I can’t say I saw this coming, but the new Xbox credit card is here. Taking to the official Xbox Wire today, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Barclays on a new Xbox credit card where users can earn points on daily purchases to use towards games and add-ons from Xbox.com. It will be available for Xbox Insiders later this month and all Xbox players sometime in 2024. Head below for more details on the new Xbox credit card. 

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Xbox Series X from $470 or with a $75 Dell gift card attached down at $475

$75 off From $470

Update: Woot has brought back its Xbox Series X deals. While the Dell offer below is still the best overall value, if you don’t care about its gift cards, Woot’s deals are your best bet:

Update: Dell has now dropped the price on its Xbox Series X and $75 gift card bundle down to $474.99 shipped. Coming in with a $575 value, this is $100 in savings and the lowest price we can find.

After pre-orders went live on the brand new official Microsoft skins this today, Woot is now offering Xbox Series X consoles for $469.99 shipped for Prime members. A $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. Regularly $500 and still fetching as much directly from Amazon and elsewhere, this is a solid $30 discount and the lowest we can find right now. While we have seen some limited time bundle offers for less this year and you can also currently score one of Microsoft’s flagship machines from Dell at $499.99 with a $75 gift card attached, the Woot offer is the best straight up cash discount right now. If you’re on the hunt for a new Series X or are looking to grab a second one, these offers are as good as it gets at the moment and are among the best of 2023. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft unveils new ‘high-tech fabric’ avionics Starfield Xbox Series X skin, more from $45

After the official Razer models hit store shelves from $35 recently, Microsoft is detailing its own official Xbox Series X skins today. Officially known as Xbox Series X Console Wraps, the new aesthetic accessories for your flagship Microsoft console are set to launch this fall with pre-orders starting today. Microsoft says the new skins “are delivering an option that’s more affordable and more sustainable than purchasing a special edition or limited edition console” with prices starting from $45 across three different designs. You can secure one here, and then head below for more details and closer look. 

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Microsoft unveils new smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller, pre-orders now live

Update: The Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller is now at a new $59.99 Amazon low from the regular $70 price tag.

The latest special gamepad from Microsoft has now been unveiled in the form of the new Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller. The special gamepad follows the first-of-its-kind wireless pizza-scented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles models we featured recently with a much more standard setup you’ll actually be able to purchase. Presenting a smokey blue-gray treatment, the new Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition Controller is now available for pre-order, and you can get a closer look down below. 

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Microsoft just unveiled pizza-scented, infuser-equipped TMNT wireless Xbox controllers

Microsoft just unveiled pizza-scented wireless Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Controllers? I’m not sure if this is awesome or kind of gross, but it is definitely interesting. In celebration of the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem film from Paramount Pictures, Microsoft decided it would take the usual themed custom paint jobs we tend to see on its crossover collaboration gear to a new level. While we are indeed getting ooze green Xbox Wireless Controllers with designs representing each of the four titular half-shelled heroes, they also smell like a good slice of New York pizza. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft intros new Xbox Game Pass Core with 25-title game library, more at $10/month

Just after introducing official price hikes to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has now unveiled Xbox Game Pass Core. The new subscription tier now sits alongside Xbox Game Pass for PC, Console, and the Ultimate option to, in many ways, complete the move over the Game Pass branding. Xbox Game Pass Core is set replace Xbox Live Gold to provide a more affordable way for gamers to access online multiplayer action, member-exclusive deals, and provides trimmed down, entry-level access to the on-demand game library. Head below for more details. 

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Score an open-box Xbox Series S for one of the lowest prices yet at $228 (Reg. $299)

Reg. $299 $228

Woot today is offering a rare chance to save some actual cash on a Microsoft Xbox Series S. Right now, open-box units are marked down to $227.69 Prime shipped, with a $6 delivery fee applying otherwise. Today’s offer lands from the usual $299 price tag, pairing today’s price cut with $71 in savings. Prime Day did see some bundle offers on new condition consoles, but there weren’t any actual markdowns on the console alone. While stock shortages have all but ceased to exist as of late, that doesn’t mean we’re seeing discounts on Xbox Series S left and right now. But thanks to today’s offer, you can bring home Microsoft’s latest console experience. Capable of 1080p 120Hz gaming, Xbox Series S uses the same processor as its higher-end X counterpart while also offering 512GB of onboard storage. Includes a 90-day warranty. Head below for more.

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Today’s best game deals: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale – over 960 titles up to 80% off, more

Now live 80% off

Microsoft has now launched its summer Ultimate Game Sale. Jam-packed with over 960 digital titles, you’ll find up to 80% in savings to load up your back catalogue alongside some newer releases. Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Elden Ring, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, Ghostwire Tokyo, Dead Island 2, and LEGO 2K Drive (here’s our hands-on review) are just scratching the surface of the amount of games that are on sale this weekend for Xbox gamers. Head over to this landing page to browse through everything and be sure to dive into the now live ID@Xbox Demo Fest 2023 to try out some unreleased titles all weekend long. The rest of the best game deals are waiting down below. 

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Microsoft set to serve up 40 FREE unreleased games for ID@Xbox Demo Fest 2023

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Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to announce the 2023 ID@Xbox Demo Fest. Much like last year’s event, the Demo Fest will be delivering a large selection of games for players to try out for FREE starting early next week. The event is designed to expose gamers to new titles they might not have otherwise heard of, give them a chance to try them out well before they are done (in some cases), and let the developers know that they think of the experience. Head below for more details. 

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Xbox Barbie collab delivers new custom console, controller faceplates, FREE Forza add-ons, more

Microsoft has now unveiled a new Barbie Xbox console alongside additional goodies as part of its collaboration with the upcoming film. The new Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is set to hit theaters next month, but first let’s take a look at the new custom Barbie Xbox console, in-game content, and controller faceplates. Before the film hits the silver screen on July 21, 2023, Microsoft is bringing Barbie’s signature flair to its platform in the form of in-game content for Forza Horizon 5, the first-ever Xbox Barbie dolls, and its “most stylish” custom Xbox hardware yet. Head below for a closer look at the new Barbie Xbox console and more. 

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Xbox Game Pass subscription price hike on the way, Series X consoles going up as well; Here’s what you need to know

After official Xbox game price hikes officially went into effect back in October of last year and speculation ran rampant that console and Xbox Game Pass would be next, the inevitable is now on the way now. Xbox hinted at as much, but it is really hitting home now. Various reports are now suggesting official Xbox Game Pass price hikes are on the way as early as next month alongside a price jump on its flagship consoles as well. It’s time to lock in your subscriptions now before the price increases go live folks. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft takes a deep dive into Starfield with 45 minutes of gameplay and behind the scenes action

Earlier today, Microsoft showed gamers what’s on tap this year in its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase, and now the company is back to give us a deeper look at one of its hit upcoming titles from the Bethesda stable. Starfield has easily been one of the most anticipated games of all-time, and the studio just spent the last 45 minutes showing off everything from gameplay, characters, story elements, UI, and more.

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Everything you need to know from Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase: Fable, Payday 3, Like a Dragon, more

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Microsoft today takes to the virtual stage for its third annual Xbox Summer Games Showcase. The 2023 event arrives to once again fill the void left by E3, delivering 90 minutes of content on all-new games, updates on long-awaited titles, and much more. Head below for all of the details on the latest titles coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass, and more including trailers, release dates, and so much other info.

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Microsoft’s big Xbox summer game sale goes live today with hundreds of titles up to 80% off

Now live! 80% off

The big-time Xbox summer game sale, officially known as the Deals Unlocked sale, is kicking off today! Just ahead of this weekend’s Xbox Showcase and the first major Starfield Direct, the annual summer Xbox game sale is going live from today through June 19, 2023. Every year around this time, Microsoft launches its summer sale, much like Sony did last week on the PlayStation side of things, to bolster sales during the warmer months and to give gamers a chance to scoop up some digital titles at a serious discount. Head below for more details on the Deals Unlocked Xbox summer game sale. 

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Score a manufacturer certified refurb Xbox Series S down at $200 today (Orig. $300)

Orig. $300 $200

While the flagship Series X console is now readily available for purchase at full price via Amazon, Monoprice is now giving folks a chance to score the all-digital Series S at $199.99 shipped. Certified refurbished from Microsoft, this is a notable chance to land a current-generation machine for the kids, a spare room, the lake house, or otherwise without paying anywhere near full price. The new units carry a regular price tag at $300 (currently $280 from trusted Amazon third-party sellers) while the Amazon renewed units are fetching $259. This refurbished listing includes a 90-day manufacturer’s limited warranty and has been “put through a rigorous certification process, tested to confirm it’s working properly, and inspected for hardware and cosmetic quality.” It also ships with the console itself, one Xbox Wireless Controller, and the power cable. Head below for more details. 

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Microsoft’s flagship Elite Wireless Controller now at $140 (Reg. $180), more Xbox gear from $47

Xbox gear From $47

Microsoft has now launched a spring Xbox accessory sale event with deals on its wireless Xbox controllers and its Stereo Headset. But one standout here has to be the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 controller down at $144.99 $139.99 shipped via Amazon. Regularly $180, this is among the lowest we have tracked this year and the best we can find. While you will find the newer, trimmed down Core models starting from $100 right here, the original Elite Series 2 delivers a more extensive package with additional hardware attachments and customization potential without purchasing the separate add-on pack. Adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks are just some of the features here alongside custom profiles you can recall for various titles as well as swappable thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles. The 40-hour battery life is also joined by “interchangeable components and exclusive button mapping options.” Get a deeper look in our hands-on review right here and you can compare it to the newer Core model here. Additional deals and details below. 

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You can now invite up to five friends to try 14 days of PC Game Pass for free

It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Game Pass is one of its biggest money makers for subscriptions. Well, they’re trying to get you to entice your friends or family to subscribe now more than ever. To do this, Microsoft is introducing a feature that allows you to invite up to five friends for a free 14-day PC Game Pass trial. Sadly, it does look like this is exclusive to PC Game Pass, and they’ll have to have never had Game Pass before to redeem. What all comes with the trial? Let’s break down how to share and why you might want to below.

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