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07 Nov 2024

Best Xbox Black Friday deals 2024

Keep an eye on the best Black Friday Xbox deals on the Series S and X, including deals on games, bundles and consoles

Lars StannardContent writer

Ravi GhelaniContent producer & writer

The Xbox Series X and a white Series S with controllers on a blue backdrop

Whether you're a keen gamer or just looking to test out a new console, we've got the best Xbox deals over Black Friday 2024.

While the deals might not be quite as hot as they were a few months ago, there are still a couple of worthwhile bargains available. We're hoping to see some better deals soon, and we'll update this page when we do.

Alongside looking at the savings for the Series X and S, we've also checked in on bundle and game deals, to make sure you have the complete package.

Read on to find what you need to know before buying an Xbox Series X or S. As always, we'll be letting you know whether it's the cheapest price ever and whether that bundle is actually as good as it seems.

Looking for more cost-saving content on consoles? Check out the best deals on PlayStation 5 and sales on Nintendo Switch.

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Best Xbox Series S and X Black Friday deals 2024

Our pick: Xbox Series X

Average price in the last six months: £474.39

Cheapest Price in the last six months: £441.19

We like: 'Play Anywhere' games means you can play your games on PC, too

Watch out for: Make sure you have a TV to play it on – why not check out one of our best TV deals?

Last year, there were significant discounts on the Xbox over Black Friday. We have yet to see prices match those lows but we'll keep this page updated with any deals we've found.

The best deal currently is from Hamleys, where you can get just over £20 off a new console.

You can compare prices below:

More Xbox deals

Xbox Series S (512GB model): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010509

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Best Xbox accessory Black Friday deals 2024

Our pick: Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (white)

Average price in the last six months: £111.03

Cheapest Price in the last six months: £85.95

We like: Customisable paddles on back

Watch out for: Does not take AA batteries

This upgraded version of the regular Xbox controller can have its buttons remapped, sensitivity tweaked, and has extra paddles that can be programmed. You can swap out the thumbsticks and D-pad, plus you can save multiple hot-swappable controller layouts for different games.

The white controller has the biggest discount right now from Amazon and the Game Collection.

You can compare prices below:

Best Xbox game Black Friday deals 2024

With hundreds of games on sale each week, we've handpicked a few of our favourite Xbox game deals so you can save money.

Only the Series X can play physical games, so be sure to check if you'll be able to play some of the deals we'll be covering below.

Xbox Series X game bundle deals

There are hundreds of games that are on sale every week, including bundles from retailers. Here's the best one we've found this month:

Game — two games for £30: You can pick up games like Dragon Ball Fighter Z, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at a discount when you buy from Game. Depending on which games you get, you'll be saving upwards of £16.

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Xbox popular game deals

Below, we've picked our top five deals on some popular games that are currently on sale.

EA Sports FC 24 (standard edition): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010157

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010741

Assassin's Creed Mirage: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010517

Dead Space (remake): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50014926

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017808

Nothing of interest? You can always take a peak at the Microsoft Store's deals page for digital games on sale.

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What is an Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's subscription service offering a large game library to download and play on Xbox, PC, or mobile, depending on your subscription. You can play as much as you want, whenever you want — think of it as the gaming version of streaming movies.

You can choose from different plans, depending on your needs. Xbox Game Pass Core for console games costs £7 a month, Xbox PC Pass for PC games is £8 a month; or, for the best of both worlds, there's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at £13 a month. You can access a variety of big titles, including the new hit sci-fi game Starfield. You can check their game catalogue here.

For an avid gamer who enjoys exploring a diverse range of games, investing in an Xbox Game Pass might offer more value compared to purchasing individual games separately.

How much does an Xbox typically cost?

The Series X typically costs £479.99 from Microsoft.
The Series S typically costs £249.99 for the 512GB-storage model, and £299.99 for the 1TB-storage model from Microsoft.

Both consoles come with one controller, plus cables.

Has the Xbox been discounted before?

If you're wondering what a good price looks like, here are some good prices we've seen each console at:

We saw an Xbox Series X on sale for £359 over Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.
We saw an Xbox Series S on sale for £189 over Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.

There was the odd winter deal that had dropped prices even further than this, but they were only for a day or two.

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What is the difference between an Xbox Series X and Series S?

The Series X is the more expensive and more powerful model. It can run games in 4K whereas the Series S only supports up to 1440p resolution. The Series X has more processing power, but both consoles can run games up to 120 frames per second.

The Series X comes with 1TB of storage, while the Series S can come with either 512GB or 1TB.

Regardless of which console you choose, you can play the same games and run the same apps, such as Netflix and Disney+, on both. Only the Series X can run physical games though, so if you're looking to save money (in the long run) by buying second-hand games, it might be worthwhile considering the higher-end model. If you're only going to be using Game Pass and playing through that, it may be worth saving your money and getting the S model.

The Series X also can double as a Blu-ray player, too.

What do I need to know before buying an Xbox?

Someone holding a white Xbox controller while sitting in front of a TV with a game on it

When buying any games console, it depends on how you'll use it and which games you want to play. On paper, both the Xbox Series X and PS5 have extremely similar specs, and are both powerful machines that can game at 4K.

The Series S can save you some money, but at the cost of lower performance and resolution.

Ultimately, it comes down to which console exclusives you want to play. Just remember you'll need a TV or a computer monitor to play on either Xbox.

If you're trying to save money, a Series S and a computer monitor should be a pretty solid setup. You can get a decent monitor for around £100, so be sure to read our computer monitor reviews to find out which budget models performed the best in our testing.

How to get the best Xbox deals

Know what a good deal looks like: If you can get a console, plus games or other extras for the console's RRP that's generally a good deal — even if it seems underwhelming. If you can get a 512GB Series S for £200 or under, or a Series X for £450 or under – that's a good bargain.
Keep an eye on bundles: they can be a great way to save some money on games and accessories you might get later down the line. Some retailers will bundle controllers and games with consoles, so we'd recommend keeping an eye out for console bundles with games you'll want to play. A good rule of thumb when shopping bundles is to subtract the price by £480, then compare prices on the games included vs buying them separately.
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Consider buying second-hand: we've found that you can make hefty savings when buying a new console and games second-hand. You can check out online sellers like CeX, MusicMagpie, and Game, who all have good stocks of second hand consoles and games.