Microsoft unveils a new Xbox Series S bundle arriving at the end of the month
The S stands for ‘savings’
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Microsofthas announced a brand newXbox Series Sbundle arriving later this month. Dubbed the Starter Bundle, this deal packs everything that you need to jump into popular games likeStarfieldandForza Motorsportright out of the box.
Revealed in apress release on the official Xbox Wire blog, this Starter Bundle contains a white 512GB Xbox Series S console, matchingXbox Wireless Controller, and three months ofXbox Game Pass Ultimatemembership.
It’s set to retail for just $299.99 / £249.99, which is the same price as just buying the console and controller on their own. This is a fantastic saving, as 3 months ofXbox Game PassUltimate membership would usually set you back $44.99 / £38.99 (based on the regular monthly subscription price without any extraXbox Game Pass deals).
If you’re not already acquainted withXbox Game Pass, it’s a subscription service that grants access to a massive catalog of games that you can download and play at no additional cost. This includes a raft of console exclusives and excellent third-party titles likeLies of PandPersona 5 Royal.
As this offer includes the pricier Ultimate tier, you’re also getting access to a wealth of additional bonuses likePC Game Pass, which allows you to pick and play any compatible titles on PC;Xbox Cloud Gaming- perfect for use with a goodmobile controller- access to EA Play, and Xbox Live Gold membership.
For a full breakdown of all the differences between Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate,check out our handy comparison guide.
Even if you don’t intend to continue your membership after your first 3 months, this offer represents a fantastic opportunity to try out some of the verybest Xbox Game Pass gamesat no additional cost.
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If you do intend to make the most of this deal, why not also consider something from our list ofthe best Xbox Series X and Series S accessoriesor one ofthe best monitors for Xbox Series X.
Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK’s biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he’s not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.
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