Microsoft currently has a bunch of Xbox One bundles for sale - as is generally the case - so we took a look at which bundles were best. Our ranking system is different from most, as we take into account the value of the game that comes with the Xbox, the model Xbox we're considering, and the customizations done to the console (or complete lack thereof). Here we decide which bundle is best for you at the tail end of 2019.
Gears 5 is unquestionably one of the biggest Xbox releases of the year, so of course that means it's getting a limited edition console. Microsoft is no stranger to making these limited edition consoles to go along with new game launches, and it seems that the company went all out with this particular bundle. Not only does the Xbox itself look neat, but you're getting quite a few bonuses in the box.
Origin PC is no stranger to big PC builds, and in celebration of its 10th anniversary, the company has gone all out. Origin has put together what it calls the "Big O" - a machine that packs a high-end gaming PC, an Xbox One X, a PlayStation 4 Pro, and a Nintendo Switch into one massive case. This could very be the only machine out there that manages to do it all, but don't pull out those wallets just yet.
NBA 2K20 was ushered into existence today by a set of player ratings and the reveal of three bundles. Three new Xbox One bundles were shown NBA 2K20 cover athlete Anthony Davis at a special event hosted by Xbox and the folks at 2K Games "to celebrate what's next in basketball culture." Davis showed three models, two for $500, another for $300. The most interesting of the three looked like it was splattered with paint.
A couple of weeks back, leaked images of a purple Xbox One S and matching controller started making the rounds. Word at the time was that this Xbox One was a yet-unannounced Fortnite limited edition console, and now Microsoft has confirmed those rumors. Officially dubbed the Xbox One S Fortnite Battle Royale Special Edition bundle {which is quite the mouthful), this new console will launch this week and the lead the charge for Microsoft's E3 2019 deals.
There's a new Anthem trailer out there today, the big one, the launch trailer, the one with Ozzy in it. The Ozzy is subtle, and it's not strictly Iron Man, exactly, but it's close enough. The trailer today looks lovely, it should serve to get you onboard for the game itself, which launches on February 22nd, just a couple days after Samsung reveals their Galaxy S10 and all that good stuff. For now, look at all this battling!
The Nintendo Switch has proved resolutely stubborn when it comes to holiday discounts, but a pre-Christmas promotion bundling a free gift card does help sweeten the deal. While December 25th is only a few days away, a new promo for the Switch pairs the best-selling console with a $25 gift card.
With Christmas just around the corner, Microsoft has decided to bring back its Black Friday discounts for Xbox One consoles. That means all Xbox One bundles - including Xbox One X - will be $100 off for the duration of this promotion. If you've been on the lookout for Xbox One X discounts but didn't manage to secure one on Black Friday, it sounds like you're going to get a second shot at it.
If you find yourself in the rather strange position of looking forward to Red Dead Redemption 2 but you don't actually have a console to play it on, GameStop has a deal aimed directly at you. The company announced today that it will be giving out Xbox One discounts to anyone who buys Red Dead Redemption 2 either at launch or shortly after. We don't see deals like this very often, but hey, a discount is a discount.
The Xbox One X is an impressive machine, but the kind of capability it brings to the table is definitely expensive. The Xbox One X normally retails for $500, making it the most expensive console on the block and pricing it outside the budget of many gamers. If the Xbox One X is a little too pricey for your tastes, you might be pleased to know that Taco Bell and Microsoft are giving you the chance to snag one for free.
Unlike smartphones or even PCs, gaming consoles are something you buy once every 5 or so years and almost never upgrade. Their value comes primarily from the new games that arrive annually and the updates that extend the device’s functionality way beyond the original release. Often without having to buy a new part or peripheral. One such update lands for the Xbox One this month that, among other things, make it seem like you can talk to your console even if you’re actually talking to your speaker instead.
Today, Microsoft announced that a few items in its product lineup are getting something of a makeover. The company revealed that one upcoming Xbox One X bundle will be available in a color it's calling "robot white." Alongside it, the Xbox Elite Controller and the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 headset will receive new models in the same color.