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Black Friday officially begins on Nov.29, right after you finish your Thanksgiving plates, but Xbox is giving you a chance to take advantage of some deals extra early to get a leg up on the competition.
Ahead of the annual “shopping holiday,” Microsoft is coming through with some hot deals to either help you get the Christmas gift for the gamer in your life or, if you’re already a gaming enthusiast, get your hands on a new Xbox Series S | X console, a new controller or some games at some really dope prices.
Microsoft has begun its Black Friday deals E A R L Y, and it’s not lacking in hot items.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
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One can never have enough controllers. I know. So, now is an excellent time to add a new one to your collection. You can pick up the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller – Core for $114.99, saving you $25 off the original price, or the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for $140.99, $39.00 off the original price.
Suppose you don’t care for an Elite Controller and are on the casual gaming side. In that case, you can scoop up a regular Xbox Wireless Controller for your everyday gaming needs with select colors already on sale, saving you up to $19.69. Colors on sale include Carbon Black ($49.99), Robot White ($45.30), Pulse Red ($45.30), Shock Blue ($48.56), Electric Volt ($52.95), Deep Pink ($48.56), and Velocity Green ($48.56).
The latest Xbox Wireless Controller in the fantastic new Sky Cipher Limited Edition finish is also on sale for $62.95; the original price is $69.99. Yes, I know, that’s not much of a price cut, but in this economy, every dollar saved counts immensely.
Do You Need A New Xbox Series S | X or Console?
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Xbox is pushing the idea that every device, including your smartphone, smart TV, handheld gaming device, and laptop, is technically an Xbox because of the Xbox Cloud Gaming / Xbox Game Pass service.
But let’s be honest: There is still no better feeling than powering up your console, picking up the sticks, and instantly gaming. With folks deeply concerned about prices increasing, buying a brand new Xbox Series S or X console could be pricey, but Microsoft is offering its latest consoles at refurbished prices.
Before you scoff at buying a preowned console, there are benefits to purchasing a refurbished console directly from Microsoft. The company promises that every console is “extensively screened, repaired, tested, and cleaned to high Microsoft standards.”
When it arrives at your crib, it will be “repackaged in its own Microsoft Certified Refurbished box with all standard accessories and manuals included – just like new.”
Plus, if something does happen, there is a “90-day warranty, plus additional extended warranty options.”
So how much does it cost? An Xbox Series X Certified Refurbished Consle costs $449.99, a white Certified Refurbished Series S costs $249.99, and the most recent black 1TB SSD Series S will only cost $299.99.
If you want to customize your new Xbox Series X console, you can pick up a console wrap to add flair. Microsoft is having a sale on the Starfield, Artic, and Mineral camo wraps.
Games, Games & More Games Are Also On Sale
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You got your new console and some controllers, and now you need the most crucial part: the games. Microsoft is also running a massive sale on video games, which includes some bangers. Here is just a taste of some of the best games included in the sale:
NBA 2K25 Standard Edition – $31.49
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut – $19.99
Madden NFL 25 – $34.99
EA Sports FC 25 Standard Edition
EA Sports College Football 25
Red Dead Redemption II
WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen Digital Edition – $23.09
Hogwarts Legacy – $20.99
Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition – $14.99
Cyberpunk 2077 – $26.99
Mortal Kombat 1 – $24.99
Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition – $39.99
Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $19.99
You can see the complete list of games on sale by heading here, or you can scoop up an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which is considered the best deal in gaming and offers you access to Xbox’s vast library of titles, including Game Awards nominee Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 by heading here.
