Microsoft discounts Xbox One

“#Xbox One biggest ever #sale!” You can pick one up for starting from £179.99.

There’s also the Quantum Break bundle, or you can go for the “2 free games” option which nets you the 500GB console with Forza and Halo 5. Furthermore, Microsoft has been promoting cross-platform gameplay experiences through the new Xbox Play Anywhere initiative which lets consumers buy a game once and play it on both the Xbox One and Windows 10 for free. There’s also a separate standalone app that you can install alongside the regular one.

£200 features bundles with the 1TB Xbox One, a copy of Gears of War 4 and a choice of The Division, Rainbow Six Siege or Forza 6. Then now may be the flawless opportunity as retailers are set to bring the prices down this week as part of a stock clearance before the chaotic Black Friday. Microsoft are also slashing the price of the 1TB model to just £199, again with a selected game.

The full list of the bundles on offer can be found on the Microsoft Store. For those lucky enough to gain entry, an early look at dashboard updates and new features; for those left on the outside, a feeling like they’re missing something.

Next, we have an update to the Xbox Preview Dashboard that has been rebuilt from the ground-up based on fan feedback. Stream your favorite movies and shows in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Since UWP games on PC already support most Xbox features, including controllers, there will be a minimal amount of work involved when bringing PC UWP games to the Xbox consoles.

“This new name reflects how we are expanding to offer opt-in opportunities to provide feedback on Game and App Previews alongside System Update previews”, wrote Emily Hanson, Xbox Insider program manager.

Most of the bundles, like the Gears of War 4 console and the Federation Internationale de Football Association 17 unit, start from £249.99.