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Xbox Series S and Series X just had their prices slashed at this retailer

By Aaron Mamiit Published February 7, 2024

Xbox Series X and S system. — Xbox

We’ve found an unlikely source of Xbox Series S deals and Xbox Series X deals, if you’re planning to buy one of Microsoft’s current-generation consoles. Dell has slashed the price of the Xbox Series S by $60, so it’s down to $240 from $300, while the Xbox Series X is discounted by $50 for a lowered price of $450 from $500. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on these savings, so if you want to get either console for cheaper than usual, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with the purchase as soon as possible. If you keep delaying the transaction, there’s a chance that you miss out.

Microsoft Xbox Series S — $240, was $300

Xbox Series S placed on a white table with the controller just in front of it — Getty Images

The Microsoft Xbox Series S is the cheaper version among the two consoles, primarily because it goes fully digital as there’s no disc drive. You’ll instead be downloading your games from the Xbox Store, or through your subscription to Xbox Game Pass. You’ll still be able to play the best Xbox Series X games on the Xbox Series S, whether they’re multi-platform hits or the best Xbox Series X exclusives. If you prefer going digital with your games anyway, and you like the titles that you can access through Xbox Game Pass, the Xbox Series S may be more than enough for you, and it’s going to let you save some cash compared to buying the Xbox Series X.

Microsoft Xbox Series X — $450, was $500

Xbox Series X on a table. — Xbox

If your budget allows, it’s highly recommended that you go for the Microsoft Xbox Series X instead. In our Xbox Series X versus Xbox Series S comparison, we highlight the Xbox Series X’s faster performance with 12 teraflops of processing power compared to 4 teraflops for the Xbox Series S, double the built-in storage at 1TB (though both consoles offer USB HDD support and the option for more memory with Microsoft’s storage expansion card), the capability for up to 8K gaming, and better media compatibility with its Ultra HD Blu-ray drive. Overall, you’ll enjoy a much better gaming experience on the Xbox Series X compared to the Xbox Series S.

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Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles.

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There are a lot of great multiplayer games worth playing on the Xbox Series X or Series S, but if you want to do so, then you'll have to grab yourself an Xbox Game Pass membership, which gives you access to online multiplayer. Unfortunately, much like the PS5, a subscription is needed to access online and multiplayer gaming, so if you do a lot of that, it's absolutely mandatory. Luckily, there are some perks, which include access to a pretty sizeable game library. Granted, you aren't always going to get the latest games, but if you don't buy games often, having this option is great for a little bit of extra each month. Sony's PS Plus service works in the same vein, but the difference is that there is also an Xbox Game Pass subscription service for PCs as well, so PC gamers can access the library.

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