Whats are the differences between the Xbox Series S and Series X?

Xbox Series X is more powerful and outputs higher framerates at 4K resolutions than the Xbox Series S. Xbox Series S is ideal at 1440p resolutions but can upscale to 4K Xbox Series X has a UHD Blu-Ray Disc Player Xbox Series S had no disc drive and is an all-digital console Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD Storage whilst Xbox Series S has 512GB SSD Storage (Both can be expanded by the Seagate storage expansion cards) Xbox Series S is significantly cheaper (RRP £249.99) compared to the Xbox Series X (RRP £449.99) Form factors of the consoles are very different, the Xbox Series X is much larger than its Series S counterpart

What comes in the Xbox Series S box?

Xbox Series S Console Xbox Wireless Controller Two AA Batteries 2-Metre 2.0 HDMI Cable Mains lead and plug Quick-start guide

How much is the Xbox Series S?

The Xbox Series S retails at £249.99 but is often discounted to significantly less. During Black Friday 2022 we saw the console at retailers such as Currys for just £189.00, quite the discount on an already reasonably priced console.

Will my Xbox One controllers and accessories work with Xbox Series S?

Yes, most Xbox One controllers and accessories are compatible with the Xbox Series S console.

Will my old Xbox games, saves and subscriptions be usable on Xbox Series S?

Yes as games, saves and subscriptions are tied to your Microsoft account so as long as you're using the same Microsoft account these will be carried over. Digital games you have purchased also apply here and you can download these from your full library.

How much storage comes with the Xbox Series S?

By default, the console has 512GB PCIe GEN4 NVMe SSD Storage however, 364GB is the total available for the user as a portion is reserved for the operating system. This can be expanded with the Seagate Storage Expansion card.

Xbox Series S Bundles & Deals

Name: Xbox Series S - 512GB
Brand: Microsoft

Whats are the differences between the Xbox Series S and Series X?: Xbox Series X is more powerful and outputs higher framerates at 4K resolutions than the Xbox Series S. Xbox Series S is ideal at 1440p resolutions but can upscale to 4K

Xbox Series X has a UHD Blu-Ray Disc Player Xbox Series S had no disc drive and is an all-digital console

Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD Storage whilst Xbox Series S has 512GB SSD Storage (Both can be expanded by the Seagate storage expansion cards)

Xbox Series S is significantly cheaper (RRP £249.99) compared to the Xbox Series X (RRP £449.99)

Form factors of the consoles are very different, the Xbox Series X is much larger than its Series S counterpart
What comes in the Xbox Series S box?: Xbox Series S Console

Xbox Wireless Controller

Two AA Batteries

2-Metre 2.0 HDMI Cable

Mains lead and plug

Quick-start guide
When did the Xbox Series S first release?: 10th November 2020
How much is the Xbox Series S?: The Xbox Series S retails at £249.99 but is often discounted to significantly less. During Black Friday 2022 we saw the console at retailers such as Currys for just £189.00, quite the discount on an already reasonably priced console.
Will my Xbox One controllers and accessories work with Xbox Series S?: Yes, most Xbox One controllers and accessories are compatible with the Xbox Series S console.
Will my old Xbox games, saves and subscriptions be usable on Xbox Series S?: Yes as games, saves and subscriptions are tied to your Microsoft account so as long as you're using the same Microsoft account these will be carried over. Digital games you have purchased also apply here and you can download these from your full library.
How much storage comes with the Xbox Series S?: By default, the console has 512GB PCIe GEN4 NVMe SSD Storage however, 364GB is the total available for the user as a portion is reserved for the operating system. This can be expanded with the Seagate Storage Expansion card.

Xbox Series S: Next gen gaming at a last gen price

The little brother of the Xbox Series X, the Series S packs a huge punch into a tiny package, and helps bring the next generation to you without breaking the bank.

In keeping with the modern trend for multiple models of the same console to cater to a wide range of gaming tastes and styles, Microsoft are, for the first time, launching two different models of a new Xbox generation. While the Series X may be the more powerful console, the value for money offered from the Series S console is little short of remarkable.

Capable of supporting games running at 120FPS with a resolution of 1440p, boasting 4K upscaling, 4K media playback, the Xbox Series S will open the eyes of current generation players to a world of incredible realism and smooth performance. If you’re not someone who owns a 4K television, the Xbox Series S will give let you sample the next generation of gaming without spending money on features you’re not able to make the most of.

All of this is built upon a 512GB SSD. With the current generation of consoles utilising traditional hard drives, the move to SSDs results in a marked improvement in loading times. What’s more remarkable is that this entire package begins with an RRP of £249, putting it roughly on a par with the current base level of PS4 and Xbox One offers.

With so much tech crammed in, you’d be forgiven for assuming that Microsoft have resorted to using hefty, unwieldy components. On the contrary, the Xbox Series S packs all of this power into the smallest Xbox ever, a remarkable piece of engineering that will fit comfortably into any entertainment centre.

What Xbox Series S bundles are available?

The first official bundle for the Xbox Series S was released back in December 2021 and it came with a lot of goodies for the free-to-play games Rocket League and Fortnite. This included both skins and currency to spend in the game's stores. This year the 2nd official bundle was released in late November: the Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter Bundle (pictured above). This bundle contained in-game skins and currencies for Rocket League, Fortnite and Fall Guys.

Of course, we don’t need to rely on hard bundles from Microsoft; you'll often see all sorts of offers from various retailers, who include a game at a heavy discount with the console in order to incentivise you to buy from them. Another popular option is retailers bundling the console with an external hard drive. Though the Series S’s SSD is a huge leap forward in terms of performance, its relatively limited 512GB capacity means there’s a big market for expanding the storage capacity. A bundle with an extra hard drive therefore makes a lot of sense. Furthermore, as the console doesn’t have a disc drive and relies solely on digital downloads and streaming, we sometimes see retailers bundling subscriptions to the hugely successful Xbox Game Pass with the console.

What we also see is several retailers bundling the console (which comes with a new version of the Xbox controller as standard) with a second controller. If you're planning on some local multiplayer action, then you could do a lot worse than picking up both the console and two controllers in one fell swoop.

Xbox Series S bundles UK – all you need to know

Having launched on November 10th 2020, the Xbox Series S is available and selling strong.

Though not quite as in-demand as the PS5 or the Xbox Series X, the Series S has still proved to be a popular console. With its incredibly reasonable RRP of £249.99 - the same as the console's predecessor, the Xbox One - there's plenty of reasons to get Microsoft's budget console. The fact that the PS5 Digital Edition has been out of stock since the console launched has meant that the Series S has been the only show in town when it comes to budget next-gen consoles.

Xbox Series S stock has now reached a steady level to where most retailers have stock and the console is not too difficult to get hold of. Furthermore, we're starting to some better Xbox Series S deals with certain bundles offering great savings on Xbox Game Pass and even big games such as FIFA 23. This page is the best place to find cheap Xbox Series S deals and bundles that are updated regularly. If stock does begin to dwindle again, check out the helpful tips below:

Sign up for alerts - Make sure you're keeping up with GamingDeals.com via our Discord, social channels and email list, where we're doing our best to keep users up to date with all the latest on stock and best deals in the world of gaming.
Get your details ready - It's worth having accounts set up with your payment and shipping information added to the major retailers you can see in the above comparison table. When the difference between securing an order and missing out can be a matter of seconds, the last thing you want to do is miss the last console because you couldn't get your information added in time.
Know your budget and bundle - Several retailers are listing a lot more of their stock as part of a bundle rather than on its own in an effort to deter scalpers and bots. This is good news for customers, but it does mean that if you've got your heart set on picking up just the console at its RRP, you might find it harder than if you're happy to grab one with a specific game or an extra controller. Know what sort of bundle you'd be interested in and what budget you're working with so that when stock does pop up, you can grab what you want quickly.

Latest Advice/Blog Articles

1 day ago

0 Comments

How to get a free Nintendo Switch console with a mobile phone contract

We've crawled the web to find out where you can grab yourself a free Nintendo Switch console as part of a new or existing phone contract...

6 days ago

0 Comments

What are the different PS4 models?

If you're having trouble identifying which PS4 model you own or you're interested in grabbing a PS4 for some retro gaming, this guide is for you. Although each PS4 model can play all PS4 games, there are subtle differences such as whether your TV is 4K compatible, how much storage you think you'll need, and whether you plan on introducing PSVR to your home set-up. Whatever your requirements, it's good to stay informed so you can lay the PS4 vs PS4 Pro vs PS4 Slim debate to rest.

1 week ago

0 Comments

Christmas Gaming Gift Guide 2022

The festive period is here so we're picking our must-buy gifts this Christmas with the best games, accessories and console bundles!

1 week ago

0 Comments

New Holiday Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter Bundle is out now

Released on November 29th 2022, the Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter bundle will be a top-selling bundle for Christmas 2022. The bundle contains three hugely popular franchises, Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys with added bonus content to help sweeten the deal.

Price	£249.99
Graphics (GPU)	4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Processor (CPU)	8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
Memory (RAM)	10GB GDDR6
Internal Storage	512GB Custom NVMe SSD (Can be expanded)
Ray Tracing	Yes
Backwards Compatible	Yes
Maximum Resolution	1440p
Maximum Framerate	Up to 120FPS
Ports & Connectivity	1x HDMI 2.1 Port, 3x USB 3.1 Ports
Dimensions	6.5 x 15.1 x 27.5 cm
Weight	1.93 kg

Xbox Series S Bundles & Deals

Compare Xbox Series S bundles and prices

Xbox Series S - Fortnite, Rocket League & Fall Guys Gilded Hunter Edition

Additional Info

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - Fortnite, Rocket League & Fall Guys Gilded Hunter Edition

Additional Info

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - Fortnite, Rocket League & Fall Guys Gilded Hunter Edition

Additional Info

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S - Fortnite, Rocket League & Fall Guys Gilded Hunter Edition

Additional Info

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series S Specs

Current Xbox Series S Bundles

Xbox Series S: Next gen gaming at a last gen price

What Xbox Series S bundles are available?

Xbox Series S bundles UK – all you need to know

An update is available

An update is available to improve your app experience