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For the second year in a row, the Xbox Series S bundle is my pick for the most productive Black Friday deal you can get tonight. Included in the console at a discounted price with a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, get access to plenty of games and a small console to play at a pace that’s hard to argue with.
The Xbox Series S Starter Pack is available today for just $249 (was $300) with a $50 discount, which equates to 17% off MSRP. This is the lowest price I can find on this package, and it means you get a $349 package. This is because a 3-month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate usually costs you $45 (i. e. , about $15 per month).
I’ve had a lot of smart things to say about the Xbox Series S over the years and that’s truer than ever now that 2023 comes to a close. In fact, there are a plethora of console-exclusive games to try out, adding the extensive sci-fi RPG Starfield, the high-flying Microsoft Flight Simulator, the captivating Sea of Thieves, the vampire massacre of Redfall, and the thrilling racing action of Forza Motorsport (2023). What’s more, everything I just discussed was had for you on Xbox Game Pass that you have access to until the end of February, time it takes to play tons of titles without spending an extra penny.
It’s worth noting that while the Xbox Series S is rarely technically as rugged as the Xbox Series X, with the latter being able to run in 4K120, you can still expect 60fps at 1440p. If you’re connected to As one of the most productive gaming monitors, you’ll want the most productive frame rates at a target resolution that’s twice that of 1080p. The games will still look and function as incredibly smart for a price that’s hard to argue with. This may not appeal to those who are at the forefront of the generation and want state-of-the-art graphics and the highest frame rates imaginable, but for everyone else, it’s a Black Friday deal they don’t deserve to pass up.
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