Looking for a new console? We’ve found another brilliant Xbox One S bundle deal that’ll save you loads of cash.
Game is offering a great deal on the Xbox One S with Fifa 17 (500GB) bundle, combining it with Forza Horizon 3, Halo Wars 2 (with free DLC), Halo 5, Gears of War 4, and a two-month pass for Now TV Movies – giving you access to loads of Sky Cinema content for free.
The bundle is just £219.99, which is a massive saving. For comparison, here are the prices of the bundle’s individual components (via Amazon):
- Xbox One S Fifa 17 Bundle (500GB) – £207.99
- Forza Horizon 3 – £32.50
- Halo Wars 2 – £24.54
- Halo 5 – £13.99
- Gears of War 4 – £14.19
- Now TV Movies Pass – £14.98
All that comes to a hefty £308.19, which means you’ll be saving £88.20 if you pick up this bundle.
Buy Now: Xbox One S with 5 games + Now TV pass at Game for £219
We gave the Xbox One S a high 4/5 score in our review, praising the console’s small form factor, 4K upscaling, value for money as a UHD Blu-ray player, HDR compatibility, and the improved and grippy controller.
Here’s our verdict at the console’s original £350 review price:
“The Xbox One S is far better than the original Xbox One, with improvements on every front. It’s smaller, it’s prettier and it includes a greater number of features. Sure, the gaming element is almost unchanged, but HDR gaming compatibility means at least a degree of future-proofing. Then there’s the 4K output: although it’s upscaled, rather than native, right now this is the best you’ll get from a console.”
“But the real worth is the ability to play UHD Blu-rays. This is the most affordable 4K Blu-ray player on the market, and it’s a competent performer to boot. If you own a 4K TV and you want your movies and games looking their best, the Xbox One S is a no-brainer.”
“Microsoft faces competition from Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro. While the Sony offers 4K and HDR in gaming, it doesn’t play UHD Blu-rays. That’s a major omission in my book, leaving an open goal for the Xbox One S.”
Buy Now: Xbox One S with 5 games + Now TV pass at Game for £219
We’ve also been impressed by the individual bundle components:
Fifa 17 (4/5): “FIFA 17 is another strong entry in the iconic series, and one that looks to lay the groundwork for future titles by switching to a new engine. The hyper-realistic graphics are great, with facial expressions finally helping players look more than mannequins.”
Forza Horizon 3 (5/5): “Besides that time I threw my Mustang around the bends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, I have never had a more fun, thrilling or satisfying driving experience.”
Halo Wars 2 (3.5/5): “Halo Wars 2 suffers a little from its console limitations, but it’s a solid RTS with a strong campaign and a good overall feel for the Halo universe. After a slow start the mission design grows much more interesting and while there’s little here you won’t have seen in a StarCraft, it’s all handled with variety, pace and drama. There’s potential too in the multiplayer modes, particularly Blitz with its unique hybrid style.”
Halo 5 (4/5): “The exceptional high points and brilliant multiplayer make it a must-play for just about anyone with an Xbox One, but it’s going to be a long time before we’ll know if 343 has made the right choices here or taken Halo down a path that’s best not travelled.”
Gears of War 4 (4.5/5): “Gears Of War 4 does everything required to get the franchise roadie-running into 2016 without losing what made it so good to begin with. One of the best games on the Xbox One.”
Buy Now: Xbox One S with 5 games + Now TV pass at Game for £219
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