This holiday could be a good time to get your hands on the new Xbox One S, Microsoft's new console with built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K video streaming plus High Dynamic Range (HDR) for video and gaming.
This holiday season Microsoft will be offering a variety of Xbox One S bundles and new accessories. And for a limited time you can take advantage of two special offers available in the U.S at participating retailers; From now through October 29, buy any Xbox One S, and you will also receive a three month Xbox Live Gold membership at no additional charge. Or from now through November 11, when you buy any Xbox One or Xbox One S console or bundle, you can get $20 off towards the purchase of Gears of War 4.
Xbox One S Bundles
The slimmer, redesigned Xbox One S, is the only console in the market with 4K Blu-ray giving you the ability to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in 4K Ultra HD with HDR for four times the resolution of standard HD, including content from Netflix and, coming soon, Amazon Video. Xbox One S also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) for supported video and games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, NBA 2K17, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and later this year Battlefield 1 (with the completion of an online update).
Here are the Xbox One S bundles available this holiday season:
- Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle (2TB): Featuring a gritty, battle-weathered custom console with a 2TB hard drive, laser-etched scratches, a bloody thumbprint on the controller?s red metallic D-pad and the iconic Crimson Omen on the all-new Xbox Wireless Controller. The Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle also includes a copy of Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition for both Xbox One and Windows 10, and extras. The Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle is available worldwide for $449 USD.
- Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle (1TB): The Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle comes with a Robot White Xbox One S with a 1TB hard drive, a matching Xbox Wireless Controller and copy of Gears of War 4 for Xbox One and Windows 10. As an Xbox Play Anywhere title, owning the digital copy of Gears of War 4 lets you play across both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, as all game progress, Gamerscore and Achievements are saved on and accessible through Xbox Live. Available worldwide for $349 USD.
- Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Special Edition Bundle (500GB): In addition to the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle, Microsoft is also offering customers in the US and Australia a chance to pre-order the special edition deep blue console bundle with a 500GB hard drive and matching Xbox Wireless Controller. Available on November 1 exclusively at GameStop and Microsoft Stores in the U.S. (and at EB Games and Microsoft Stores in Australia) for $299 USD, the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Special Edition Bundle also comes with a copy of Gears of War 4. To top things off, for a limited time, when you purchase the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle or the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Special Edition Bundle, you?ll get the entire Xbox 360 Gears of War collection for Xbox One at no additional cost.
- Xbox One S Minecraft Favorites Bundle (500GB): The Xbox One S Minecraft Favorites Bundle has everything you need to build, survive and explore with the latest Xbox hardware. Priced at $299 USD, Microsoft has included over 230 character skins and additional content packs alongside Minecraft for Xbox One and Windows 10. You can transfer your existing Xbox 360 worlds over to the Xbox One Edition, and enjoy building new ones that are up to 16 times bigger. The bundle is available now at participating retailers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., as well as Western and Central Europe.
- Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Special Edition Bundle (1TB): It features a military green console with matching stand and controller, a copy of Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition, the Hellfighter Pack, Red Baron Pack, Lawrence of Arabia Pack, a new visual appearance of the Behemoths, five Battlepacks and one month of EA Access for $349 USD. Available at retailers in the S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
- Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Bundle (500GB): Available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe for $299 USD, this bundle comes with a copy of Battlefield 1 Standard Edition, one month of EA Access and a 500GB hard drive.
- Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Storm Grey Special Edition Bundle (500G): Fans in the U.S., UK, Australia and New Zealand can also pre-order the Storm Grey Special Edition of the 500GB bundle ? which includes all the contents of the Xbox One S Battlefield 1 bundle but features a storm grey colored Xbox One S console and matching Xbox Wireless controller? available starting November 1 exclusively at Microsoft Stores and Walmart for $299 USD.
- Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundle (500GB or 1TB): It comes to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S. with a full-game download of FIFA 17, three Ultimate Team Loan Legends, one month of EA Access and either a 500GB or 1TB hard drive (1TB version also includes an Ultimate Team Rare Player Pack), at $299 USD and $349 USD respectively.
Xbox Accessories:
Microsoft is also adding new accessories to its lineup:
- Xbox Design Lab: Microsoft recently launched the Xbox Design Lab, the first online customization program. Offering more than 8 million different color combinations to choose from, you can make the new Xbox Wireless Controller your own. Each controller costs $79.99 USD, and includes free shipping delivered within 14 business days. Xbox Design Lab is open for orders in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico by visiting the Xbox Design Lab.
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller: Give your gaming a boost with the customizable Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Starting at $149.99 this controller adapts to your hand size and play style, so you get better control across all gaming genres. The new, faceted D-pad enables easier and more reliable combo execution, while the traditional D-pad provides precise control to change weapons or call in a strike.
- New Xbox Wireless Controller designs: There are a host of new controller designs available this holiday starting at $64.99 USD including the Xbox Wireless Controller ? Dawn Shadow Special Edition and Xbox Wireless Controller ? Blue. Similar to the White controller we launched alongside Xbox One S, these new controllers have the new streamlined design, textured grip for comfort, and Bluetooth technology for gaming on Windows 10 PCs, laptops and tablets. You can also take your pick of limited edition Gears of War 4 JD Fenix and Gears of War 4 Crimson Omen themed controllers starting at $74.99 USD.
- Xbox Special Edition Stereo Headset: This comfortable, Special Edition headset allows you to privately listen to and chat in games on Xbox Live. It is also perfect for listening to TV or movies on your Xbox in stereo sound. Plus, the white color is the perfect complement to the white Xbox One S console and matching controller. You can get the Xbox Stereo Headset ? Special Edition for $64.99 at Microsoft Stores and GameStop in the U.S. and at participating retailers in all Xbox regions around the world in early November.
- Black Xbox Wireless Controller and PC Bundle: Microsoft has also updated the black Xbox Wireless Controller in the PC controller bundles to give you the option to choose between either the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or with the USB Charging Cable. Both bundles allow you to play across your Xbox and Windows devices, giving you choice on how you connect to your PC ? with Xbox Wireless, USB, or Bluetooth Xbox Wireless Controller in black and PC bundles will start arriving in stores worldwide in September and October respectively, starting at $59.99 USD.