TL;DR: Xbox Series S consoles (both new and refurbished) are on sale for up to $50 off as of Friday, Oct. 13. We've also spotted a new Series S bundle up for preorder at three retailers.
The best Xbox Series S deals at a glance: Best bundle deal Xbox Series S starter bundle $299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Microsoft Store (save $49.99) Pre-order Now Best upgrade Xbox Series S – 1TB (Black) $319.99 at Dell (save $30) Get Deal Best refurbished deal Xbox Series S (Certified Refurbished) $249.99 at the Microsoft Store (save $50) Get DealThe Xbox Series S is Microsoft's bestselling current-generation console by a wide margin thanks to its compact design and reasonable price of $299.99. We'd be surprised if it wasn't a popular gift for gamers during the holidays (yet again), especially as retailers tee up for an extra-early start to the season with sales throughout October.
SEE ALSO: The Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal is official — here’s what this means for gamersAt the risk of rubbing salt in Team PlayStation's wound: Below, we've rounded up three of the best Xbox Series S deals (starting at just $249.99) that were available as of Friday, Oct. 13, including a new holiday bundle.
Best bundle deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Xbox Series S starter bundle $299.99 at Best Buy the Microsoft Store (save $49.99) Pre-order NowWhy we like it
Announced this week as a new holiday offering, the Xbox Series S starter bundle comes with the console, its Xbox wireless controller, and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. (That unlocks access to the Xbox Game Pass library of over 100 titles as well as online multiplayer, day one releases, exclusive discounts, and a free EA Play membership.) It's a $349.98 combined value, but you'll pay just $299.99, or the going price of the Series S itself. Preorders are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and in the Microsoft Store ahead of its official release on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Best upgrade
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Xbox Series S (1TB, black) $319.99 at Dell (save $30) Get DealWhy we like it
The latest version of the Series S features a slick Carbon Black finish and 1TB of storage (or twice as much as the original Robot White model). It's up for grabs for just $319.99 at Dell, which appears to be a new record-low price.
Best refurbished deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Xbox Series S (certified refurbished) $249.99 at the Microsoft Store (save $50) Get DealWhy we like it
The Microsoft Store's refurbished Series S is currently the cheapest Xbox console in town. It may not arrive in its original packaging, but it's been tested and closely inspected for any major cosmetic flaws.
