Here's how to upgrade to an Xbox Series X for just $325 this Prime Day

Xbox Series X on a green background with Prime Day deals badge
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Amazon has cut the price of its refurbished Xbox Series X consoles by $50 this Prime Day. That means you can grab the new generation console for just $399.99 (a full $100 off the $499.99 MSRP of a new device). That's a solid saving by itself, but if you're upgrading I'd draw your attention to a little 'Trade-In and Save' button on the right of the product page. 

Anyone upgrading to an Xbox Series X this holiday season should be checking out this offer. Amazon will provide you with a $75 gift card for an Xbox One X or Xbox One S, provided all is well with the device itself and you have the original accessories. That brings the final price down to just $325 - a stunning rate for Microsoft's latest console. Prime Day gaming deals don't get much better than that.

Xbox Series X (Refurbished) | $449.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $50 -

Xbox Series X (Refurbished) | $449.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - Amazon has cut the price of its refurbished Xbox Series X stock by $50 today, saving you a full $100 compared to the price of a new device. That's a solid saving only compounded when you take a look at the $75 trade-in options.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to make the most of Game Pass
✅ You're upgrading from a Series S
✅ You need the disk drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a new device

Price Check: Walmart: $465 | Best Buy: OOS

Looking elsewhere? I've done the math. GameStop will shell out $77 for a similar console in prime condition, but doesn't have any refurbished devices on the shelves. That means you're stuck with a new device for $469.99, bringing your total down to $392.99. That's a solid option for anyone after a new device rather than a refurbished model, but not the best price on the web right now.

Best Buy is another alternative with a higher incentive, however. The site estimates a $95 payout for the One X, but has a higher $499.99 cost on its new consoles which means your end rate is slightly higher - $404.99. 

Amazon is the winner here, as it should be during its own Prime Day deals event. Unfortunately you won't be able to use your $75 credit to immediately take that price down. Instead, you'll be paying the $399.99 today and receiving a credit rebate for the trade-in cost after Amazon has processed the item. 

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We're also rounding up all the latest Prime Day PS5 deals and Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals if you're on the fence about your new system. Or take a look at the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals for another Game Pass machine. 

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.