The Xbox Series S may lack the sheer power of its bigger and more expensive Xbox Series X sibling, but it’s still a great little gaming machine. Targeting 1440p resolutions rather than 4K, this compact console can still play the best Xbox Seres X games without too much trouble. It’s also an ideal Xbox Game Pass machine, given it lacks a disc drive, and is a good gateway to playing new games like Pentiment and A Plague Tale Requiem. In our Xbox Series S review, we noted that the compact console “has a lot to offer” and praised it for its “gorgeous graphics and enormous game selection.” We also appreciated its more affordable price tag compared to the Series X, which retails for a hefty $499/£449. And with a nice chunk cash sliced off the price, the Seres S is now more compelling than ever. The Series S isn’t perfect, as its starting storage of 512GB can be filled up pretty quickly with a handful of big games that have serious SSD space demands. But the storage is easily upgradable, albeit you need to opt for a proprietary drive from Seagate. Nevertheless, if you’re looking to dip our toes into Xbox gaming, then the Seres S makes for an excellent gateway console. And with these discounts, it’s well worth a look today.
