The Xbox Series S is getting yet another discount for the holidays just before the year ends. This comes just a few weeks after the Xbox Series S was discounted for Black Friday, making Microsoft's budget console even more affordable for those shopping this holiday season.
Xbox Black Friday sales have proven to be successful with the Xbox Series X reportedly being one of the hottest-selling products of this year's holiday season. The continued popularity of Xbox Game Pass has helped to fuel these numbers as subscribers get access to a huge library of games, some of which are available on the service at launch. At a base price of $299, the Xbox Series S is seemingly a great choice for gamers looking to affordably make use of Xbox Game Pass.
For what might be the last time this year, the Xbox Series S is getting another discount for the holiday season. The console is currently on sale for $239.99 on the Microsoft store. Gamers buying from the store can also include a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with their purchase for an additional $45, allowing them to play games such as High on Life from Squanch Games. It is also available at discounted prices on Best Buy and Amazon for $249.99 and $269.99, respectively. As reported by Pure Xbox, this sale will continue until December 24.
The most apparent distinction the Xbox Series S has from the Xbox Series X is the lack of a disc drive, but there is also a notable difference in power between both consoles. While many games are compatible across both platforms, some games such as the action-adventure game Evil West can only run at 1080p on the Xbox Series S with no options for higher resolutions. The Xbox Series S also only comes with 512 GB of storage compared to 1 TB on the Xbox Series X.
This limited amount of storage space significantly holds back the Xbox Series S, particularly because the Seagate storage expansion cards for Xbox can cost almost as much as an Xbox Series X. This storage solution is likely not worth it for Xbox Series S owners as they would be better off using a cheaper external hard drive or upgrading to an Xbox Series X. It being a digital-only console makes this all the more relevant, especially for Xbox Game Pass subscribers who want to make the most of their subscription. Those looking to get the Xbox Series S in time for Christmas will have to act fast to get the best price, but it is important for consumers to keep the limitations of the console in mind before purchasing.
Source: Pure Xbox