Xbox Series X deals are actually worth checking out now
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– The Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 6 bundle at Best Buy includes the console, a disc copy of the game, and a limited edition controller for $659.97, $10 more than the console’s usual price.
– The bundle’s controller is valued at $180, and buying a Game Pass subscription to play the game would not include the free controller.
– The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 now cost $150 more than their launch prices, but deals are easier to find on the PS5.
– A Ugreen MagFlow 10,000mAh power bank with Qi 2.2 25W wireless charging is on sale at Best Buy for $49.99.
– A four-pack of first-gen Apple AirTags is available at Woot for $56.99, a new low price.
For months, recommending the Xbox Series X has felt like a tough sell, especially at its current $649 price tag, which has been in effect since last October. But if you’ve been holding out for a worthwhile deal, a new Forza Horizon 6-themed console bundle at Best Buy might finally change your mind. For just $10 more than the standard inflated price, you can snag a package that actually delivers real value.
This bundle includes the Xbox Series X with a 1TB SSD, a physical copy of Forza Horizon 6, and the game’s eye-catching limited edition wireless controller. That’s roughly $180 worth of extras for only a small premium. Yes, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription would let you play Horizon 6 on its May 19th launch day, but you’d miss out on that exclusive controller, which is a collectible in its own right.
The golden age of console pricing feels like a distant memory. The Xbox Series X launched in 2020 and occasionally dipped to $350, but those days are gone. Today, both the Series X and PlayStation 5 cost $150 more than their debut prices. Still, deals on a PS5 are more common than on an Xbox. If you’ve been waiting for any sign of a discount on the Series X, this bundle is probably the closest you’ll get. After all, we’re all going to need something to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on.
More deals and discounts
If you need a fast Qi 2.2 25W MagSafe power bank for your iPhone 16 or 17, Best Buy has a one-day deal worth a look. Ugreen’s blue MagFlow 10,000mAh battery is marked down to $49.99, down from $79.99. It supports the fastest wireless charging speeds available and includes a built-in braided USB-C cable that handles 30W wired charging. There’s also a spare USB-C port, so you can charge a second device or recharge the battery itself at 30W speeds. Amazon currently has it for $10 more.
A four-pack of first-gen Apple AirTags has hit a new low price at Woot, where you can grab the kit for $56.99. That works out to about $14.25 per tag , a steep drop from the $29 launch price. Prices on the older model have been sliding since the second-gen version launched earlier this year. The new AirTag looks identical but offers better connectivity, a larger wireless range, Precision Tracking, and a louder speaker. In our review, my colleague Vee noted the new model is noticeably better at tracking items across different floors, which is a weak spot for the original.
Real flowers are hard to beat, but Lego’s Flower Bouquet might be the perfect last-minute Mother’s Day gift for someone who appreciates something that never wilts. Amazon has it for $47.99, down from $59.99. Prime members can often get overnight delivery, depending on location. The set includes Lego versions of roses, snapdragons, poppies, and asters. The only tough decision is whether to build it yourself, assemble it together with your mom, or hand her the box and let her enjoy the process. You know her best.
(Source: The Verge)
