Microsoft Xbox One Consoles Once Again Priced From $299 Through December 27th

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We’re beginning to think that Microsoft should go ahead and permanently cut the price of its Xbox One gaming console to $299 given how frequently the company has dangled the low price in front of gamers. From November 26th through November 30th, Microsoft cut $50 from the MSRP of all its Xbox One consoles, which meant that base 500GB consoles sold for $299, while the 1TB bundles were priced at $349.

Microsoft said that this price cut was met with “record-setting U.S. sales and record global engagement during the week of Black Friday.” Given the momentum that Microsoft is currently seeing with lower prices, it should come as no surprise that the company is bringing back the $50 across-the-board price cut on Xbox One consoles. The lower pricing will be in effect today through December 27th.

“With more bundles available than ever before, there’s something for every gamer this holiday,” said Microsoft’s Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson. “Some of these bundles are nearly sold out, so make sure to take advantage of the savings while supplies last.”

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In addition to the console bundle savings, Microsoft will embark on a “Countdown” games sales bonanza via the Xbox Store December 22nd through January 7th. Gamers will be able to take part in daily and weekly deals, and gain access to over 200 Xbox gaming titles at bargain basement prices.

Microsoft’s Xbox One console is closing out the final quarter of 2015 with a bang. The Xbox One was able to eek out a win against the reigning gaming console sales champion, Sony’s PlayStation 4, during the month of October. In addition, Microsoft released the New Xbox One Experience update in early November which brought Xbox 360 backwards compatibility and a new user interface inspired by Windows 10.

Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill

Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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