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Microsoft Announces Xbox Series S Starter Bundle Priced $299.99 — Here’s What It Includes - IGN

Microsoft has announced a Starter Bundle for the Xbox Series S, due out October 31 priced $299.99.

www.ign.com

The Xbox Series S – Starter Bundle includes an Xbox Series S 512GB console, three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, and a wireless controller.

The Xbox Series S on its own normally costs $299.99.

 

[skit_data]

Not to be the debbie downer but I was 100% convinced this already was included in the box?

 

[ReBurn]

Saw this in some other thread. This thing should be like $279.99 with 3 months of game pass, tops. They really should drop it to $250 and have the black 1 TB model at $300, but with the new digital PS5 increasing to $450 they're probably feeling comfortable at $350.

 

[Perrott]

Why the hell are they even giving this bundle its own name? It's just giving three months of Game Pass Ultimate to the people who purchase a Series S.

Imagine calling the FC24 PS5 bundle the "PS5 Sports Enthusiast Starter Bundle" lol

 

[Mownoc]

So simply put. They're bundling 3 months of gamepass with the 512GB Series S.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

I bought a bag of Doritos and a mountain dew that came with a gamepass code. Guess that's the "Gamepass Starter Bundle".

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Why the hell are they even giving this bundle its own name? It's just giving three months of Game Pass Ultimate to the people who purchase a Series S.

Imagine calling the FC24 PS5 bundle the "PS5 Sports Enthusiast Starter Bundle" lol

PlayStation VR Starter Pack​

PS VR Mega Pack​

Source:

Bundles

www.playstation.com

 

[Walter Matthau]

They include a controller?

Don't know how their competitors can top that.

 

[Perrott]

PlayStation VR Starter Pack​

PS VR Mega Pack​

Source:

Bundles

www.playstation.com

Well, that PSVR bundle is an actual Starter Pack, since it gets you the camera that wasn't included in the basic PSVR package but is required for VR play.

I remember getting a 1 month PS Plus voucher with the purchase of PS4 Pro but that didn't make it a Starter Pack and the same applies to this Series S bundle: you simply don't need any subscription to get started and make use of your game console right away. Just put a sticker on the box that says it comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, like I bet they've done several times in the past without this absurd branding.

I know we're arguing semantics, but that's what marketing is all about.

 

[SomeGit]

Well, that PSVR bundle is an actual Starter Pack, since it gets you the camera that wasn't included in the basic PSVR package but is required for VR play.

I remember getting a 1 month PS Plus voucher with the purchase of PS4 Pro but that didn't make it a Starter Pack and the same applies to this Series S bundle: you simply don't need any subscription to get started and make use of your game console right away. Just put a sticker on the box that says it comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, like I bet they've done several times in the past without this absurd branding.

I know we're arguing semantics, but that's what marketing is all about.

It’s just the name of a SKU

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Well, that PSVR bundle is an actual Starter Pack, since it gets you the camera that wasn't included in the basic PSVR package but is required for VR play.

I remember getting a 1 month PS Plus voucher with the purchase of PS4 Pro but that didn't make it a Starter Pack and the same applies to this Series S bundle: you simply don't need any subscription to get started and make use of your game console right away. Just put a sticker on the box that says it comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, like I bet they've done several times in the past without this absurd branding.

I know we're arguing semantics, but that's what marketing is all about.

It's called starter pack because that's exactly what it is: basic package with everything you need to get started. That's it. But geniuses like you of course will be like "iMaGineE iIff SONYHYY would do it". Well, you don't have to imagine.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

It's called starter pack because that's exactly what it is: basic package with everything you need to get started. That's it. But geniuses like you of course will be like "iMaGineE iIff SONYHYY would do it". Well, you don't have to imagine.

Sony too®
Amirite ?

 

[Elysium44]

The Xbox Series S – Starter Bundle includes an Xbox Series S 512GB console, three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, and a wireless controller.

The Xbox Series S on its own normally costs $299.99.

IGN have worded that very deceptively, implying you don't get a wireless controller with the regular Series S.

 

[Zuzu]

Get 'em hooked on gamepass early

 

[Kenshin775]

This will probably drop down to $250 starting Black Friday. For jrpg fans If you buy this at the end of november you will have access to Like a Dragon: Gaiden, Persona 5 Tactica, and P3 Remake. That should give you enough time to beat all 3 games then if you don't like paying monthly just don't extend the subcription.

 

[mckmas8808]

So simply put. They're bundling 3 months of gamepass with the 512GB Series S.

Yeah, this is very weird wording. Like don't all consoles come with a controller?

 

[scarlet0pimp]

It should be no more than 250, 299 is way too much, the 3 month game pass should be thrown in to get people hooked. also the 1Tb model should get 3 month game pass thrown in, in fact the series X should have 3 months game pass thrown in too.
I just don't get Microsoft they should be making the Series S the absolute best value in town get the price down as low as you can and get people subscribing to game pass. I love the S but people are going to be tempted to get a digital PS5 if you keep allowing the price to creep up for the S.

 

[Puscifer]

This was literally the holiday deal last year lol

 

[West Texas CEO]

The included controller seals the deal for me!

 

[rofif]

ps5 is only 100$ more expensive and is way better. I dont understand the appeal.
There is *pass on ps too

 

[demigod]

Aka too much stock

 

[NeverYouMind]

It is dumb given there were bundles with two controllers and a game at 299 USD about 6 months ago. I bought a Series S at $250 and another controller for $40. The first month of Gamepass Ultimate cost me a dollar. The Xbox Gamepass for the next month only $10. Inflation is a bitch.

 

[MAtgS]

So wait, is this a 2nd controller?

 

[Codes 208]

Should be $250 like last year’s holiday bundle (which was pretty much the same thing)

 

[EverydayBeast]

Thought Microsoft did a good job with starter bundles (arcade edition).

 

[Three]

So wait, is this a 2nd controller?

No, I don't think so. For some reason they're listing the controller that usually comes with a console separately.
I guess to make the price which isn't good seem like it includes something.

 

[analog_future]

You know damn well that now that the AB acquisition is closed, Call of Duty is going to be plastered all fucking over these types of bundles.

 

[Tsaki]

Pretty whatever bundle. Just wait for Black Friday and get one for $200.
Nice game of "find the pairs" in the background though