Update: Woot’s Xbox Series S deal is now sold. However, it’s in stock at Amazon and Walmart for its list price of $299.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series S console is back in stock at Woot. (Unfortunately, there is no Xbox Series X restock at the moment). And for the first time ever, it’s on sale.
Currently, you can get the Xbox Series S for $279.99 at Woot. That’s $20 off and the first dollar discount we’ve seen on Microsoft’s console.
In our Xbox Series S review, we noted that while less powerful than the Xbox Series X — the Xbox Series S still manages to impress.
Sure, games look better on the more powerful Xbox Series X, but the Xbox Series S still renders characters, backgrounds, and items gorgeously. In Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the Xbox Series X displayed sharper, more colorful advertisements on the streets of Yokohama, but character models were still rich and detailed on the Series S. Plus, the frame rate didn’t suffer from any appreciable slowdown on either platform.
In general, the Xbox Series S upscales content to 4K beautifully — and if you have a 1440p display, you won’t need the upscaling at all.
If you still have your heart on the Xbox Series X, it’s worth knowing that it is possible to beat the bots if you follow some of our restock cheat sheet. Also, make sure to follow our where to buy Xbox Series X coverage for the latest updates.