The weekend’s best deals: Xbox Series S bundles, M2 MacBook Air, and more
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica)
It's the weekend, which means it's time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a new promotion for the Xbox Series S. We've seen a few deals for Microsoft's diminutive game console in recent weeks, but this latest offer bundles the device with a digital game of your choosing for no extra cost. The promotion is available across several retailers, though both Microsoft and Target have the console priced at $290, which is $10 below its MSRP. (Stock appears to be limited at Target as of this writing, however.)
Exactly which games you can pair with the console differs by retailer. Microsoft's selection, for one, includes the just-released Madden NFL 23 and notable 2022 games such as the kid-friendly LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and the looter-shooter Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Amazon's promotion includes the ultra-popular Game of the Year contender Elden Ring, among others. Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, meanwhile, have extended the offer to many of the digital Xbox games in their respective stores. You'll get the most value if you go with a newer game that isn't included in Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service, but if you were thinking of picking up the Series S anyway, this is a good chance to save on your first game regardless. In any case, you'll see the full discount for each offer at checkout.
If none of the eligible games appeal to you right now, though, or if you just plan on using the console with a Game Pass membership, note that Adorama is still offering the device itself for $250 with an in-cart coupon.