Biggest Xbox Series S discounts and combo packages: overview of August 2025's top deals
In a move to entice gamers, Amazon has announced a £9 discount on the Xbox Series S (512GB), bringing its price down to an attractive £290. This price drop makes the Xbox Series S a more affordable option for those looking to upgrade their gaming experience.
The Xbox Series S, while smaller than its counterpart, the Xbox Series X, boasts some impressive features. It comes equipped with a custom NVME 512GB SSD, powered by Xbox Velocity Architecture, which, despite being half the size of the Series X's 1TB SSD, offers next-gen features such as variable-rate shading, ultra-low latency, and blindingly fast loading times.
However, it's important to note that the Xbox Series S does not have a disc drive. This means that physical games will need to be downloaded digitally, or purchased via the Xbox Store.
The Xbox Series S is backward compatible with Xbox One accessories, so you can continue using your favourite controllers, headsets, and other peripherals. Additionally, many of the best Xbox Series X accessories are also compatible with the Xbox Series S.
For those in the US, the price range for Xbox Series S bundles varies. A certified refurbished Xbox Series S can be purchased for $329.99 from Microsoft following a recent price increase. A refurbished 1TB model bundle goes for about $379.99, while a bundle including the Xbox Series S (512GB) with a Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion card is priced at around $529.98 at Best Buy.
In the UK, an Xbox Series S console bundled with FIFA 23 is available for £249.99, including free delivery. However, discounts on the Xbox Series S in the UK are currently minimal, with only a £9 saving seen recently at Amazon.
Microsoft's Xbox All Access payment plan, which offers a next-gen console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a fixed monthly fee, is not widely available in stores. It is provided by Microsoft, Walmart (US), Game, and Smyths. This payment plan offers savings compared to buying the console and Game Pass separately.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate provides over 100 games to play, including new releases and Xbox-exclusive games like Halo Infinite. The Xbox Series S, while not as powerful as the Series X, still offers games that run better and faster than on the Xbox One X or PS4 Pro.
The Xbox Series S is capable of DirectX ray tracing, 1440p resolution, and up to 120 frames-per-second, making it a formidable gaming machine for its price point. Despite its lack of native 4K support, the Xbox Series S is much cheaper than the Xbox Series X due to not needing as much technical grunt for this feature.
With its latest price drop, the Xbox Series S is now more accessible to a wider audience, making it an exciting prospect for gamers looking to upgrade their gaming setup.
- Gaming enthusiasts can now benefit from a £9 discount on the Xbox Series S (512GB), making it more affordable at £290.
- The Xbox Series S, although smaller than the Xbox Series X, offers features like variable-rate shading, ultra-low latency, and fast loading times.
- However, the Xbox Series S does not have a disc drive, meaning physical games must be downloaded or purchased digitally.
- Xbox Series S is backward compatible with Xbox One accessories, enabling use of favorite controllers, headsets, and other peripherals.
- In the US, the price range for Xbox Series S bundles varies, with a refurbished Xbox Series S costing $329.99 from Microsoft, and a bundle with a Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion card priced at around $529.98 at Best Buy.
- In the UK, an Xbox Series S console bundled with FIFA 23 is available for £249.99, while the discounts are currently minimal - only a £9 savings seen recently at Amazon.
- Microsoft's Xbox All Access payment plan, providing a console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a fixed fee, is not widely available in stores, but can be found at Microsoft, Walmart, Game, and Smyths.
- The Xbox Series S, while not as powerful as the Series X, offers improved gaming performance over Xbox One X or PS4 Pro, with capabilities like DirectX ray tracing, 1440p resolution, and up to 120 frames-per-second.
