Retailers are offering solid discounts on the Microsoft Xbox One console for Black Friday, so if your 2005 Xbox 360 is showing its age or you’re just looking to dive into Microsoft’s gaming platform for the first time, here’s a look at some of the best deals to be had over the next few days.
Most of the deals involve an Xbox One bundle, which means you get at least 1 controller and game bundled in. Others package the bundle with gift cards or other goodies. Here’s a look at a few of the best deals.
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(Websites such as BFads.net, BlackFriday.com and BestBlackFriday.com have all been helpful in collecting this information.)
*Target for Black Friday is cutting $50 off the usual $350 Xbox One 500GB bundle, which comes with a digital download of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (normally $60 itself). What’s more, Target throws in a $60 gift card.
*Best Buy is cutting $50 off the price of all Xbox One consoles, including the 500GB Xbox One: Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Bundle, which goes for $300. It also offers a 1TB Xbox One bundle with the Rise of the Tomb Raider game for $350, which is $50 off.
Best Buy/Microsoft*Dell has a $300 doorbuster online exclusive starting at 6pm EST on Thanksgiving Day for the Xbox One Gears of War:Ultimate Edition Bundle. It includes the Fallout 4 game, plus an extra controller, and a 3.5mm headset. Dell says total savings on this package are $170.
*Fry’s Electronics is bundling a 500GB Xbox One with the LEGO Movie game for $300 and a $60 gift card.
*The Microsoft Store, starting on Thanksgiving Day, is slashing $50 off the price of select Xbox consoles, plus includes Assassin's Creed Unity and a $60 Xbox credit.
*GameStop is offering the Xbox One console, plus a copy of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (rated Mature 17+), for $50 off the usual $350 price. GameStop deals are valid from Black Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
*Amazon is offering Prime members a 2TB Seagate Game Drive for Xbox at $90, which is $30 off the usual price. Works with both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One and lets you store up to 50 Xbox One games. No power cable required.