The next-generation arrived with a bang, with both PS5 andXbox Series Xreporting massive sales on the consoles. Of course, between the high demand for these consoles and the various online scalpers, getting hands on them is quite difficult. Even for Black Friday, the biggest consumer holiday in the United States, next-gen gaming isn’t quite simple to jump into. Nonetheless, while getting a newXbox Series Xremains a struggle, there’s plenty of deals to take advantage of.
Ranging on everything from Microsoft’s Game Pass subscriptions to Xbox One games andgames optimized for the Xbox Series X, here’s what Microsoft fans should be checking out this holiday season.
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Best Black Friday Deals for Xbox Game Pass and Games with Gold
Before games, there are always subscription services fans can treat themselves with. Xbox has two major ones: Games with Gold and Xbox Game Pass. The former grants access to online play for a variety of games, while also offering 4 free games with it a month. The latest offering’s,December 2020’s Games with Gold, have disappointed players, and arguably, this isn’t the big draw for the subscription. It comes with Games with Gold, which is also bundled into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Game Pass is hailed as one of the best values in gaming. Not only does it grant access to a huge library of games across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, but it also gives players a subscription to EA Access. There’s even a limited timeperk for Disney Plus, and many fans are only expecting Game Pass to grow. At such a value, full price is a steal for Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, especially because those without it can typically get the first month for just $1. Now, several retailers are doubling down on that value by reducing the three months subscription price from $45 to $20, with a litany of other discounts tossed in.
Best Black Friday Deals on Xbox Games
While Black Friday is useful in a ton of ways, perhaps it’s best to pick up games that have been skipped over until they were cheaper. Many games are discounted by 50% off or more at a variety of retailers, while there’s
PleaseNOTE: The availability of these deals may shift dependent upon specificsales under the Black Fridayumbrella, and many will likely end once the holiday is over.
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Where to Buy Xbox Series X on Black Friday
Beyond all of this, several consumers may be attempting to get an Xbox Series X this holiday season. Black Friday may be the best chance before the calendar flips over to 2021, but as these deals typically are sporadic. GameStop, Walmart,Amazon, and more have had surprise restocks occur every few days or so (between all of them), so it’s wise to keep an eye out on these retailers as we move into December. One good piece of advice is to follow Wario64 on Twitter, who has helped several people get consoles with his timely tweets.
Nonetheless, for Black Friday, consumers should note that these are only available online at Walmart and Best Buy. GameStop will reportedly have Series X consoles at opening on Black Friday, but these are extremely limited and likely to go quick.Walmart posted some consoles last night (November 25), but may very well do so again tomorrow or some time. Best Buy as well. Amazon and Target haven’t said much on the subject, but fans should stay tuned to their websites, as well as their social medias, in case there are any announcements.
Until stock manages to stabilize (though shortages are thought to last into 2021), getting hands on anXbox Series X, even on Black Friday, is mostly a roll of the dice.
