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The Xbox Series S and X are both on sale at Walmart

By Aaron Mamiit August 19, 2024

The Xbox Series X and Series S. — Microsoft

If you haven’t upgraded to the latest generation of gaming consoles, this might be the opportunity that you’ve been waiting: Walmart has slashed the prices of Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. From its original price of $299, the Xbox Series S is down to $268 for $31 in savings, while the Xbox Series X, which is originally $499, is on sale for $448 for a $51 discount. Xbox Series S and Series X deals don’t appear often, so you’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you want to take advantage of either of these offers.

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Microsoft Xbox Series S — $268, was $299
Microsoft Xbox Series X — $448, was $499

Microsoft Xbox Series S — $268, was $299

Microsoft Xbox Series X — $448, was $499

Microsoft Xbox Series S — $268, was $299

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

The Xbox Series S is the budget-friendly version of Microsoft’s latest video game consoles, as it eschews the disc drive and goes fully digital. It’s also surprisingly portable, so it’s an excellent choice if you think you’ll be traveling a lot with your gaming console in tow. It’s still capable of playing the best Xbox Series X exclusives and the best Xbox Series X games, so you won’t be missing out on any titles, and if its 512GB SSD is too small for you, you’ll be able to get more space by installing a storage expansion card. It’s highly recommended that you sign up for an Xbox Game Pass subscription though, as not only will you gain access to online multiplayer modes, but you’ll also be able to download and play titles from a massive library as long as your membership remains active.

Microsoft Xbox Series X — $448, was $499

Xbox Series X on a table. — Xbox

The Xbox Series X is the more powerful console in Microsoft’s current-generation lineup. In addition to its disc drive, the advantages of the Xbox Series X, as highlighted in our Xbox Series X versus Xbox Series S comparison, include more impressive internal specifications, such as 12.15 teraflops of processing power and 16GB of RAM over the Xbox Series S’s 4 teraflops of processing power and 10GB of RAM. The Series X also has the ability for up to 8K gaming, and higher frame rates and increased fidelity for certain video games. For most gamers, the Xbox Series X will be a better purchase, especially if you sign up for Xbox Game Pass.

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Best Xbox Series X and Series S deals: discounts and bundles

Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles.

This generation of consoles has been quite interesting, from the issues with stock at the beginning of the cycle to the inclusion of a digital-only version. That means that a lot of folks might have held off on buying either an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, but now, there are some solid deals that are worth snagging. And, even if you already own one, there are some great deals on accessories like controllers and memory cards, as well as great Xbox Game Pass deals that are worth grabbing. We've collected some of our favorites Xbox deals below, but it's worth checking out these video game deals if you want to expand your library of games, and if you're a PS5, then you can check out these PlayStation deals too
Xbox Core Wireless Controller -- $44, was $65

Whichever Xbox you buy, you get a standard controller but how about having one that shows off some of your personality? Or one that means you can play games on the couch with your buddies or family. That's where the Xbox Core Wireless Controller is so useful. Available in many different colors, you get all the benefits of an ergonomic design with sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort. Up to 40 hours of battery life is convenient while it connects via Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth so you can use it with your PC, phone or tablet too.

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The Xbox Series X is $50 off for a limited time

Xbox Series X on a table.

If you've had your eye on the Microsoft Xbox Series X for a while, now's the perfect time to finally purchase the console as there's a $50 discount from Best Buy. From its original price of $500, it's down to only $450 -- the savings may not look like much, but with Xbox Series X deals not happening often, you're going to want to take advantage of this offer. It will only be available until August 18, but we highly recommend proceeding with the transaction right now as the stocks that are up for sale may already be gone as soon as tomorrow.

Why you should buy the Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Microsoft Xbox Series X, which comes with the Xbox Wireless Controller, packs 12 teraflops of raw graphic processing power that enables 4K gaming with lightning-fast load times and gameplay of up to 120 frames per second. It comes with a 1TB SSD, but you can easily get more space through the installation of a storage expansion card. For parents, the Xbox Family Settings app will allow you to manage your children's playing time, even when you're away.

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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

father and son playing video games

If you've almost always been a PC gamer and are thinking of getting into console gaming, there are a lot of great deals you can take advantage of right now. That said, while there are certainly deals here and there that include Xbox Series S and X deals, PlayStation 5 deals, and Nintendo Switch deals, a lot of them are bundle deals or refurbished models. It seems there aren't a ton of great offers on the base console right now, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, considering the bundled deals are pretty good and something you may have wanted to snag at some point in the future, anyway. Either way, we've collected some of the best console deals we could find below to save you the hassle of searching.
Xbox Series S 1TB + 1TB Storage Expansion Card -- starting at $430, was $500

The Xbox Series S is the less powerful but cheaper option out of the newest generation Xbox line. When comparing the Xbox Series S versus the Xbox Series X, the Series S takes a hit in all the component categories. That means it's not quite as fast. But if you're not hung up on getting the optimal performance out of your system, you'll actually notice very few differences. The two biggest ones are the Series S's inability to play in 8K, and its lack of a disc drive. Most people don't even have 8K TVs, so that shouldn't be an issue. If you're alright with downloading all of your games straight to the console's memory (and you have a separate DVD or Blu-Ray player), the Series S will work fine. It's quite a bit smaller anyway, and easier to fit on a shelf.