Summary
Amazon is selling a newXboxbundle for gaming that doesn’t include an Xbox. While the move is in keeping with recent trends on Microsoft’s part, it might still puzzle some gamers who are interested in theXboxexperience.
While technically still much newer to the scene than Nintendo or Sony, Microsoft’s Xbox has been a major success for the company over the years. The original Xbox system didn’t thrill everyone, with a giant footprint for the console and an unusualcontroller that was unwieldyfor some players. However, over the years, Xbox has seemingly cemented its place in the gaming scene, serving as a major competitor to both the Sony PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch. However, Microsoft’s recent direction with Xbox has led to this peculiar bundle being sold.
Amazon is currently selling an Xbox gaming bundle that includes everything players need to get started with Xbox gaming, but there’s no Xbox included. Instead, the bundle consists of an Xbox controller, an Amazon Fire TV stick, and a one-month subscription toXbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Fire TV stick is a plug-in device compatible with most modern TVs that allows users to stream content from the internet, including videos, music, and with Xbox Game Pass, Xbox video games.The bundle is currently selling for $78.90for Amazon Prime members as of this writing.
Xbox’s Changing Priorities
In terms of console sales, theXbox Series systems haven’t been performing as well as the PS5. However, Xbox has been pushing the Game Pass service hard for the last many years, offering players with an active subscription a selection of games to enjoy at their leisure. In some cases, this has included Day 1 releases, bypassing the need to purchase a copy of the game entirely. Streaming games has been a big deal for Xbox, with the company putting some of its efforts into providing services rather than purely focusing on a physical system to gain access to games or said services.
There are definitely some benefits to going this route to play Xbox games rather than buying a console. With the Xbox Series S and X costing $299 and $449 respectively, the $78.90 price point for a streaming stick setup may sound appealing to many fans. Of course, it also means that players will need to maintain a subscription, andXbox Game Pass is going up in price. There are also other ways to access the service without the need for a streaming stick, like playing on a PC. There are more options than ever for playing Xbox or PC games, and the right decision ultimately depends on what the player needs and wants.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
