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Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals: Get the console at up to 25% off

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This story is part of Digital Trends' Cyber Monday coverage 2024

There are some fantastic Cyber Monday deals that are going on right now, and that includes Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals for anyone who has yet to buy the popular console. Launched back in 2020, it remains a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Game Pass without spending a fortune. Super portable and small, it’s great for anyone with limited space as well.

We’ve picked out all the best Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals across many major retailers. We’ve also honed in on some key buying advice for anyone who needs to know if they’re making the right choice. Read on while we take you through everything. If you’re expanding your gaming hardware collection, check out the Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals going on too, while there are lots of Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals for anyone with a bigger budget.

Xbox Core Gaming Controller — $40 $60 33% off

The front of a Microsoft Xbox wireless controller.
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Your new Xbox Series S comes with one controller, but the Xbox Core Gaming Controller means you’ll have a second one for couch gaming sessions. It offers up to 40 hours of battery life at a time with a hybrid D-pad, textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case, as well as a share button for sharing cool screenshots and videos. All the essentials.

Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Refurbished — $225 $300 25% off

The Xbox Series S console on its side with controller.
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If you don’t mind going for a refurbished model, the Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Refurbished is a fantastic price. It offers all the benefits of the console for a super low price with the only caveat being that it’s had one previous owner. Its 512GB SSD drive is sufficient to install a handful of games so it’s the perfect starter package.

Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB — $250 $300 17% off

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For a new piece of hardware, check out the Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB. It’s a strong starter package with one Xbox controller included, useful features like Quick Resume, and extensive app support. It’ll sit happily under your TV for a while to come.

More Xbox Cyber Monday deals to shop

  • (all consoles)
  • $15 $20 25% off
  • $44 $60 26% off
  • $130 $200 35% off
  • $150 $200 25% off

How to choose an Xbox Series S on Cyber Monday

When it comes to buying an Xbox Series S, it’s a smart idea to think about if it’s the console for you. We’ve compared the Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S to work out if it’s better to spend more. In particular, the Xbox Series S is an ideal console if you want a secondary console alongside a PS5 or if you’re more of a casual gamer. While the Xbox Series X is much more powerful, both consoles play the same games. It just comes down to resolution and visual quality, with the Series X only really noticeably different if you have a TV or monitor that can display games at 4K resolutions compared to the 1440p nature of the Series S. Also, the Xbox Series S is a digital only console with no disc drive.

If you’re buying a console for a child, the Series S will be more than enough while being considerably cheaper. Got a powerful gaming PC? You likely don’t need the Xbox Series S as Game Pass works just as well on the PC as it would on console and you’ll only end up double dipping.

How we chose these Xbox Series S Cyber Monday deals

We spend our days and weeks seeking out new deals. We scour all the major retailers, spot if a deal is worth checking out, then tell you all about it. That’s precisely what we do with the Cyber Monday deals happening right now. When it comes to Xbox Series S deals, we check your favorite retailers like Amazon and Best Buy to find the best prices, then make sure to highlight them here. We update regularly and we keep a close eye on if certain discounts are actually worth your time. Essentially, we only write about the deals that we would consider buying ourselves or that we would recommend to our friends and family. These are the Xbox Series S deals that we would like to see under our Christmas tree or simply treat ourselves too. We tend to steer clear of minor discounts unless it’s on something that is very rarely discounted at all.

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