Category: Xbox

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the gamer in your life or are ready to embark on new gaming adventures this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We are thrilled to announce our full line-up of Black Friday offers that range from $50 off select Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles to $10 off select Xbox Wireless Controllers and incredible savings off the season’s hottest games.

Please Note: Discounts in this article are US-only – please check your local version of Xbox.com or Microsoft Store for deals in your region.

Discounts on Select Xbox Consoles, Over 1,000 games, Accessories, and More are Available Starting Soon

Starting November 17:

• Save up to 50% on digital games
• Save up to 65 % on select games from Xbox Game Studios
• Save up to 67% on select PC digital games

Starting November 18:

• $50 off select Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles
• Save $10 on select Xbox Wireless Controllers

Starting November 23:

• Get free engraving on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 created with Xbox Design Lab

This blog will be updated with links above as deals go live.

Black Friday Is Coming! $50 Off Select Xbox Consoles

Experience next-gen speed and performance with $50 USD off select Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, starting on Saturday, November 18. Whether you’re just getting started on your gaming journey, upgrading to a next-gen console, or joining Xbox for the first time, we have the perfect console for you.

Xbox Series X – Save $50: Experience true 4K gaming, faster load times and gameplay of up to 120fps* with Xbox Series X, the fastest, most powerful Xbox ever. Plus, the Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle and Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 Bundle are also $50 off for Black Friday while supplies last!

Xbox Series S Starter Bundle – Save $50: Easily jump into the world of gaming on Xbox with the Xbox Series S Starter Bundle for only $249.99 USD. This bundle includes everything you need to play right out of the box with the next-gen speed and performance of Xbox Series S and access to hundreds of games—including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Minecraft Legends—with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate**. For more information about the Xbox Starter Bundle, visit xbox.com.

In addition to $50 off select Xbox consoles, check out our full line-up of must-see Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on xbox.com , on Microsoft Store and at participating retailers worldwide. Pricing, availability and offer periods will vary by region and retailer. Available while supplies last.

Get Incredible Deals on Over a Thousand Games

With up to 50% off over 1,000 console games, it’s a great time to stock up on titles like Starfield, Forza Motorsport + Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Bundle, EA Sports FC 24, NBA 2K24, Mortal Kombat 1, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Diablo IV, and more.

Save big with up to 67% off on select PC game titles like The Jackbox Party Pack 10, Disneyland Adventures, and Destiny 2: Lightfall. Your next favorite game could be just a few clicks away. Head to xbox.com or Microsoft Store on Xbox, starting November 17 to see what’s on sale.

Save Up to 65% on Select Games from Xbox Game Studios

This holiday, some of the most played Xbox Game Studios titles are going to be easier to get your hands on than ever before. Discounts of up to 65% off titles like Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5, Minecraft Legends, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Halo Infinite, and Sea of Thieves make it a great time to head to Microsoft Store or your local retailer to see what’s in stock and pick up one of these titles for the gamer in your life.

Save $10 on Select Xbox Wireless Controllers

Add an Xbox Wireless Controller to your holiday list for every gamer in your life. All controllers feature Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth® technology for wireless gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, mobile phones and tablets. With a wide range of colors and designs to choose from this season, everyone will be excited when they unwrap their special controller.

Visit Microsoft Store or a participating retailer for more information and for deals available in your area.

Get Free Engraving on the Elite Series 2 Controller with Xbox Design Lab

If you’re looking to get a unique controller for the gamer in your life, Xbox Design Lab has you covered. Starting from November 23 through November 30, you can receive free personalized engraving on any Elite Series 2 Controller purchased through Xbox Design Lab. With over a billion color combinations to choose from, you can create a controller that matches any style. This offer is available in all Xbox Design Lab markets.

Shop Microsoft Store for More Deals and Gift Ideas

From Xbox consoles, to Surface devices and accessories, to games, movies and apps that bring your devices alive, Microsoft Store has something for everyone on your list. Whether you start early or are looking for a last-minute gift, Microsoft Store Promise gives shoppers extra peace of mind with fast and free shippingⁱ, flexible payment options, an extended holiday return window and an extended low-price protection. For a seamless experience, gift-givers can also set up a free online appointment with a Microsoft product expert to learn how to set up a console or subscription, so that it’s ready right out of the box. For a full list of Black Friday and Cyber Week offers, visit Windows Experience blog.

Check with xbox.com, Microsoft Store, and participating retailers for more details on special offers.

All Console Games Included in Our Black Friday Sales

All PC Games Included in Our Black Friday Sales

* 4K at 120 FPS requires supported content and display. Use on Xbox Series X as content becomes available.

** Subscription continues automatically at the then-current regular monthly price unless cancelled. Payment instrument required. Use with digital games only; console does not play physical discs.

ⁱTerms and conditions apply: Free 2-3 day shipping with extended returns

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We’re sprinkling some games to your backlog – a fiber of 4X, a soupçon of sports, a taste of tactics. And while you’re downloading or pre-installing these games, a quick shout out to all our amazing partners who have been nominated for this year’s The Game Awards! Check the playlist of nominees here. Let’s get to the games!

Available Today

Coral Island (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S)
Coral Island invites players to be who they want and experience enchanting island living at their own pace – living off the land, nurturing animals, building relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and making the world around them a more vital and harmonious place.

Coming Soon

Persona 5 Tactica (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 17
Available on day one with Game Pass: After a strange incident, the Phantom Thieves find themselves in grave danger until a mysterious revolutionary rescues them and offers a deal in exchange for their help. Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe!

Dune: Spice Wars (Cloud and Console) – November 28
Available now with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox consoles and Cloud Gaming (Beta)! A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Rollerdrome (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 28
Welcome to 2030. In a world where corporations reign and the lines between reality and performance are blurred, the public are kept distracted by a brutal new blood sport – Rollerdrome. Experience an adrenaline-pumping, third-person action shooter that blends high octane combat with tricking mechanics. Do you have what it takes to become the champion?

DLC / Game Updates

Grounded: Make It and Break It Update – Available now
Craft, share, and embark on fresh adventures with powerful in-game tools in Grounded’s latest Make It and Break It update. Plus, discover a wealth of new features and content for veterans and newcomers alike! Read more about the Grounded: Make It and Break It Update at Xbox Wire.

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XV: Nordics & Greenland – Available now
We are visiting the northern region of Europe again with an update that includes Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Faroe, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Includes 10 enhanced cities, 90+ POIs, 5 new hand-crafted airports, plus 9 activities that showcase this beautiful region of our planet. Available now as a free update.

Valorant: Time to Duel or Die with Agent Iso in Episode_07 // Act III – Available now
Chinese Agent Iso dismantles the opposition with the calculated mastery of a seasoned fixer for hire. Reconfiguring ambient Radianite energy into bulletproof protection, he confidently strides towards his next duel to the death–no matter the odds. Game Pass members can instantly unlock this agent with their membership!

Leaving November 30

Don’t let these games go without a proper farewell! Remember to use your membership discount to save on your purchase to keep these games in your library.

• Anvil (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Battlefield 1943 (Console) EA Play
• Battlefield: Bad Company (Console) EA Play
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Console and PC) EA Play
• Disc Room (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Eastward (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Grid (Console) EA Play

Now go download some games! May you have fully charged peripherals, comfortable setups, and some lovely uninterrupted gaming time. Talk with you soon!

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In the UK, no football fan is alone in thinking they would make the perfect manager, and now The Everyday Tactician campaign is giving the Xbox and Football Manager community a chance to make these dreams a reality.

To celebrate the launch of Football Manager 2024, available on PC or console with Game Pass, one passionate FM24 player will have the chance to swap Game Pass for game day and become Vanarama National League club Bromley FC’s next ’Support Performance Tactician’.

Football Manager is a hugely popular series of football management simulation games, developed by British developer Sports Interactive. To achieve success in the game, players will count on their understanding of football tactics.

In the year of the game’s 20^th anniversary, one knowledgeable armchair manager will become part of the backroom staff at Bromley FC from January 2024 until the end of the current season; taking their in-game expertise of analysing opponents’ formations, tactical set ups and player skills into the real world of the Vanarama National League.

As part of their fully paid, full-time role, The Everyday Tactician will have the opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of the tactical decision-making that goes into preparing a football team for success, in what could yet be a landmark season for the club.

Residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (aged 18 or over) will have the chance to apply for the role by winning any domestic league with a team in FM24 on PC with PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate, and on console with Game Pass for Console or Game Pass Ultimate, and submitting a video explaining why they would be the right candidate for the role. Applications are open from November 14 to December 4, 2023.

Once the winner has been chosen, fans will be able to follow their journey at the club online and on social media via Bromley F.C., Football Manager and Xbox UK channels, as well as TNT Sports, so keep your eyes peeled on social for more details in the coming weeks. 

Do you think you have what it takes? Enter here:  www.xbox.com/The-Everyday-Tactician.

*Open only to legal residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 18+. Submission date ends 12/4/23. For full details and Terms & Conditions, see www.xbox.com/the-everyday-tactician Football Manager 2024 is available now.

Football Manager 2024

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

PC Game Pass

Step into the shoes of a real boss, managing the world’s best teams and writing your own football story in Football Manager 2024, the most complete edition in the series yet.

Will you use the new ability to import an existing career from Football Manager 2023 and remain relentless in your long-term quest for glory?

Alternatively, with the newly licensed Meiji Yasuda Ltd J.1 League, J.2 League and J.3 League unlocking Japan as a playable nation, are you ready to explore fresh horizons?

Game Description

– Create a winning approach on the tactics board, incorporating modern football’s most popular systems and positional innovations to deliver victories on the pitch.
– Build a squad capable of achieving all of your goals, mastering the transfer market to get the advantage over your rivals.
– Level up your players on the training field, building the mentality needed to turn a team from contenders to champions.
– Realise your vision on Matchdays, with every game elevated by improvements to ball and player movements.

NEW FOR THIS SEASON

TRUER FOOTBALL MOTION

Enhancements to player animations, ball physics and lighting deliver the most immersive Match Engine in Football Manager history. Move to the cutting edge of football by using the new Inverted Full-Back player role, while more intelligent player rotational movements adds more fluidity to every highlight

DOMINATE FROM SET PIECES

Make an impact at both ends of the pitch with an overhauled Set Piece Creator. Lean on the expertise of brand-new Set Piece Coaches to develop winning routines in every scenario and outsmart your rivals.

NEW TOOLS TO BUILD A DREAM SQUAD

Better shape your perfect squad with the introduction of new Intermediaries that will help you offload surplus players for a cut of the final transfer fee. Additional functionality for existing Agents and the debut of TransferRoom, a football marketplace for transfers in real life, gives you more real-world powered tools than ever to build an elite team and dominate the competition.

BRACE FOR TRANSFER BATTLES

Showcase your squad-building skills in our most refined transfer market yet. You’ll face a trickier battle for talent as your rival opposition managers are now more strategic than ever in their recruitment decision-making.

ELEVATE PERFORMANCES WITH TARGETS

Motivate your team to achieve more on and off the field by setting them individual Targets. Whether you’re focusing on goals scored in a season or average training performances, challenge your star players and top prospects to maximise their ability.

FURTHER GAMEPLAY UPGRADES

Enjoy greater variety in every career with the arrival of two new game modes. Real World mirrors when players actually joined your club. Your World sets club squads and budgets at the day your career starts, meaning that only players who joined before that date will be in your squad, giving you the opportunity to rewrite your team’s transfer window.

Elsewhere, you can look to dominate international management and plan for your country’s future with a revamped National Pool that gives you a better overview of the talent at your disposal. Match preparation and briefing meetings deliver you winning insights before each fixture.

That’s not all though, with many more changes waiting for you to discover in every career.

Football Manager 2024 Console

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆
91

★★★★★

$59.99

Get it now

PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Take over your dream team and sign elite players that will drive you towards footballing greatness in Football Manager 2024 Console.

When it’s time to take on the opposition, support from your backroom team will help to sharpen your team’s performances at both ends of the pitch.

Make every advantage count when you’re battling the best teams and managers – have you got what it takes to win football’s biggest prizes?

Game Description

• Write your story. Chase instant glory at one of the world’s best clubs or use new functionality to bring forward your journey from FM23 Console – the choice is yours.
• Develop a successful strategy. The tactical styles popularised by the world’s leading managers are at your fingertips, allowing you to battle with the elite from day one. To really set yourself apart, create your own winning philosophy.
• Build your dream squad. Lean on the skills of your scouts and the biggest player database in gaming to sign football’s biggest names and the superstars of the future.
• Relish big Matchday moments. Make match-winning tweaks as you experience the thrills and spills of life in the technical area.
• Battle for bragging rights. Prove that you’re the best against your friends in one of three online modes – Versus, Fantasy Draft and Online Career.

NEW FOR THIS SEASON

LEVEL UP YOUR PROSPECTS

Improve the performances of your players with enhanced Training. The ability to train your players in positional groups delivers you greater control, while upgrades to player mentoring makes it easier than ever for your world-class stars to pass their knowledge to your developing Wonderkids.

DOMINATE FROM SET-PIECES

Make an impact at both ends of the pitch with a refreshed Set Piece Creator. Utilise the expertise of your backroom team to craft clever routines that deliver a winning edge over your rivals.

MOST AUTHENTIC MATCHDAY

Significant enhancements to player movement, ball physics and lighting level up the drama of matchday, creating the most immersive and best-looking match engine to date. Inspired by the tactical innovations of the world’s top managers, the addition of a new Inverted Full-Back player role brings you to the cutting edge of modern football.

SHAPE A TITLE-WINNING CULTURE

Outline the standards that your players need to meet to play for you and define the sort of boss you want to be with a new Manager Principles feature. Experience the true immersion of a dressing room with a better understanding of how they respond to every step of your managerial approach.

DEVELOP YOUR CLUB

Whether it’s a new stadium or a bigger transfer budget, get closer to your owners and push them for more with a new requests system for making vital club improvement demands.

Many more new features, including improvements to opposition recruitment, changes to international call-ups when managing your country and general game accessibility, are waiting for you to discover in every career. Full information is available on the Football Manager website.

This version contains information that is still under approval process by right holders and may contain data that does not, at this time, accurately reflect real world data. For context, some club and player assets may be absent during this version.

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