Microsoft has been releasing excellent bundles and offers with the Xbox One S since its launch back in August 2016. With Microsoft’s launch of the Xbox One S, Microsoft has killed off the original 2013 Xbox One. With the launch of the Xbox One S and announcement of the Xbox One X, it seems like these are the only two focuses for Microsoft as we head into the future.
Recently, Microsoft has announced four more Xbox One S bundles that bundle a number of excellent titles. Based on Minecraft, Rocket League, Halo and a newbie starter bundle.
Xbox One S Minecraft Complete Adventure Bundle
We’ve seen Minecraft bundles of the Xbox One S in the past. However, with the newly announced bundle the Xbox One S comes in an Xbox One S Minecraft Complete Adventure Bundle. Here’s what you would find inside of the box
• Xbox One S with 500GB hard drive
• Xbox Wireless Controller
• Full-game download code of Minecraft – Now you can build, dig, and craft together with friends across Xbox One, mobile, VR, and Windows 10 with the Better Together update.
• Full add-on download code of the Minecraft Explorer’s pack – The Explorer’s pack features the Chinese Mythology Mashup, Natural Texture Pack, Biome Settlers Skin Pack, Battle and Beasts Skin Pack, and Campfire Tales Skin Pack. The Explorer’s Pack will also be available as a standalone retail offering which includes the base game and DLC (valued at $29.99) starting Nov. 7.
• Full-game download code of Minecraft: Story Mode Season 1 – The Complete Adventure (Episodes 1-8) – Experience this episodic point-and-click adventure game.
• Xbox Live Gold – Enjoy 3 months of Xbox Live Gold to join the online Minecraft community and build, dig and craft together with friends.
• Xbox Game Pass – Get instant access to over 100 great games with 1 month of Xbox Game Pass.
Indeed a full, yet excellent bundle to jump into Minecraft with the Xbox One S. This bundle would set you back around $279 USD / £229 GBP / €279 EUR.
Xbox One S Starter Pack
The second launch is pretty interesting as it caters newcomers to the Xbox One S. Dubbed as the Xbox One S starter bundle, the Xbox One S starter bundle comes with everything you need to kick off your Xbox One gaming experience with an Xbox One S 500GB console, an Xbox One Wireless controller, Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold Membership for 3 months and lasty, access to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass that gives players instant access to over 100 titles for three months straight.
This bundle would set you back around $279 USD / £229 GBP / €279 EUR.
Xbox One S Rocket League Blast-Off Bundle
You might have been living under a rock if you’ve never heard of Rocket League. Take soccer to the next-level with rocket-equipped cars. Rocket League is one the most popular multiplayer titles across all platforms, and if you were going to join the Xbox One family anyways, why not try out Rocket League with the Xbox One S Rocket League Blast-Off Bundle. For £229 GBP / €279 EUR you get:
• Xbox One S with 500GB hard drive
• Xbox Wireless Controller
• Full-game download code of Rocket League – Choose from a variety of high-flying vehicles equipped with huge rocket boosters to score amazing aerial goals and pull off incredible, game-changing saves, take on the single-player challenge in Season Mode or join in 8-player online competition and 4-player split-screen action.
• Xbox Live Gold – Enjoy a 3-month subscription of Xbox Live gold to play your favorite games online with friends and get free games each month plus deep Xbox Store discounts on games, add-ons and more.
• Xbox Game Pass – Get instant access out of the box to over 100 great games with 1 month of Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox One S Ultimate Halo Bundle
If you’re a Halo fan finally willing to upgrade from the Xbox 360 or Xbox One to Microsoft’s new consoles, then look no further, the Xbox One S Ultimate Halo Bundle is for you. For $279 you get:
- Xbox One S with 500GB hard drive
- Xbox Wireless Controller
- Full-game download codes of Halo 5: Guardiansand Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which collectively offer fans the chance to experience the Master Chief’s epic journey over five Halo games
- Xbox Game Pass – Get instant access to over 100 great games carefully curated for high quality and fun gameplay with 1 month of Xbox Game Pass.
- 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial – Play games with friends near or far Xbox Live with a 14-day trial.
This bundle won’t be available worldwide as it is a Walmart US exclusive.
To be honest, these are some excellent bundles. However, if you could wait, wait for November/December where these consoles would get a further markdown during the holiday season. If you can’t wait, personally, I would recommend users to get some other bundle rather than the Starter bundle as the other bundles do come at the same price but have varying membership offers.
