While Black Friday is traditionally the best time to get great deals on video games, you don’t have to wait a week to cash in on the goodness. Some of the best prices on Xbox One X and Xbox One S bundles kicked off earlier tonight. Let’s break it down:
- Xbox bundles starting as low as $150 run now through Cyber Monday (Dec. 2).
- You can get the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (which does not have a disc drive) bundled with three games for $150; the Xbox One S with a game starting at $200, and the Xbox One X with a game starting at $350. Those prices are up to $150 off their normal price, and the selection of games includes the new Jedi Fallen Order game (among others).
- Plenty of games are on sale too, as are accessories and services: Get $20 off on select controllers, and three months of Xbox Game Pass for just a buck.
- If you prefer PS4, there are equivalent PlayStation deals that start at the exact same time.
Now, full disclosure: There’s a new next-generation Xbox arriving sometime late in 2020. Should that stop you from getting a new Xbox console right now? Heck no — why would we deprive ourselves the joy of playing games like Jedi Fallen Order, Gears 5 or NBA 2K20 for a whole year — especially when those games will be playable on that next-gen Xbox?
With that preamble out of the way, here are the best Xbox One bundles we’ve found so far. The deals below are listed for specific retailers, but we expect similar deals and savings to be widely available. And when you’re done here, be sure to check out the best Xbox deals over at GameSpot.
Microsoft
For die-hard Star Wars fans, this is the deal to beat. Jedi Fallen Order is a hotly anticipated game, and there probably isn’t a better console to play it on than the Xbox One X in UHD 4K. The Deluxe Edition of the game features some premium in-game skins and 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes video content. The bundle also includes three months of Xbox Live Gold.
Read our Xbox One X review.
Microsoft
There’s not as much going on under the hood of an Xbox One S compared to the One X, but the difference in performance comes with a great discount. We love this deal because it lands you Jedi Fallen Order and a new Xbox for almost half the cost of the Xbox One X deal above. You can also get it at Target with $40 in Target bucks thrown in.
Read our Xbox One S review.
Microsoft
Gears 5 is a stunner of a game, and you can get it bundled with Microsoft’s beefiest console for $350. Get it at Target, and the store is throwing in $40 in Target bucks, which should cover all the Mr. Pibb and Red Vines you’ll need while you’re playing.
Read our Xbox One X review.
Microsoft
You’d be hard-pressed to find a cheaper deal on an Xbox than this. Here’s why: It’s the all-digital edition, which means there’s no optical drive. If you are ready for the 21st century, in which we download all our games, this might be a great deal to snap up. This bundle includes download codes for Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves, as well as a month of Xbox Live Gold. (Be aware that some games, like Sea of Thieves, require an ongoing Xbox Live Gold subscription for play.)
Read more about the Xbox One S Digital Edition.
Microsoft
No more playing by yourself. This Xbox One S console has a 1TB drive and comes with a pair of controllers so you can play with a friend. The bundle also comes with a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes Xbox Live Gold and the ability to download over 100 digital games.
Available to Costco members starting Nov. 24.
Read our Xbox One S review.
The best Xbox game deals for Black Friday (some available right now)
Black Friday isn’t just filled with console bundles — there are some great deals to be had on some killer games. Here are some of the best.
James Martin/CNET
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold and over 100 games for Xbox and PC — including Outer Worlds, Gears 5 and Minecraft.
Available now for new subscribers.
Read GameSpot Xbox Game Pass game reviews.
Microsoft / Rare
Sea of Thieves is a grand open-ended maritime adventure that puts you on a pirate ship to complete solo or multiplayer quests. The anniversary update includes new gameplay features and campaigns.
Available now.
Read GameSpot’s Sea of Thieves review.
This sixth installment in the grim and visceral Gears of War series includes a new three-player co-op mode that’s focused on close quarters combat and survival.
Available now.
Read GameSpot’s Gears 5 review.
Square Enix
The Just Cause series has always felt a little like you’re living inside a goofy blockbuster action movie. The fourth installment continues the fun.
Available at Walmart starting Nov. 27.
Read GameSpot’s Just Cause 4 review.
Would you believe this is the 21st installment in the WWE series? Time flies. If you’re a pro-wrestling fan, this hot-off-the-presses game is probably right up your alley.
Available at Walmart starting Nov. 27.
Read GameSpot’s WWE 2K20 review.
This story was posted earlier and has been updated with additional deals and updated information.
Watch this:
How to win Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019
2:25
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on tech products and much more. For the latest deals and updates, follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page, and find more great buys on the CNET Deals page.