Cyber Monday Xbox deals 2025: everything to expect from this year's sale

This year's Cyber Monday Xbox deals aren't looking so hot already. With console and now Game Pass prices higher than ever, and almost no discounts up for grabs this year so far, things are looking pretty dire.

There's still one last bastion of hope, though you'll need to already have an Xbox to make the most of it. Third party accessories are working overtime to keep the savings rolling in, and with several retailers already launching early Black Friday Xbox deals we're getting a good idea of what we can expect later in the month.

Cyber Monday Xbox deals are typically an extension of these holiday sales, taking the offers still available after the big day itself and running them over a weekend and into the next week. That means I wouldn't prioritize the second sale over the main event, but there's still likely to be plenty left over if you did sleep through.

What to expect from Cyber Monday Xbox deals in 2025

Xbox prices are surging in 2025. A base model Series X (yes, the one that came out five years ago) will run you $650 so no, I'm not expecting to recommend too many console discounts this year.

The ROG Xbox Ally X would be your next point of call for some serious hardware, but with the handheld still being so young I'd be surprised if we saw too many major savings.

That means 2025's going to be about accessories, with controllers, headsets, racing wheels, and mobile gamepads taking the lead. Yes, the official gamepad has seen its own price rises, but there are plenty more buttons on the shelves. This is when we see some of the best Xbox Series X controllers at record-low prices, and I'd keep a close eye on the Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox, GameSir G7 SE, and PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless in particular.

We saw some promising game discounts during Prime Day in the summer this year, so if you're rocking a Series X that can take physical media, you might be in with some luck. Of course, the question on lots of minds will be about the $1 Game Pass trial we've seen return a few times this generation. To be honest, I have doubts about this being a Black Friday/Cyber Monday special this year, given the reports that Game Pass is struggling to make money at the moment. With Microsoft lagging so far behind Sony this generation, I think we might see a more limited Game Pass offering this deal season.

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Last year's best Cyber Monday Xbox deals

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Xbox Series S | $299.99 $248 at Walmart
Save $51.99- If you were shopping for the plain-ol' Xbox Series S last year, this was a decent deal, especially if you were looking for a basic console for keeping up with the latest games and casual gaming.

<p><strong>Buy it if: <p>✅ You want an affordable console <br />✅ You don't plan on playing physical games <br />✅ You don't play games often<p><strong>Don't buy it if: <p>❌ You want to play physical games

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Xbox Series X | $499 $429 at Amazon
Save $70 - In a rare move, Amazon had the regular Xbox Series X marked down by $70. This was a fairly decent discount for the console, and stock moved real fast on this one.

<p><strong>Buy it if:<p>✅ You want a Series X<br />✅ You're on a budget<br />✅ You want to play physical media<p><strong>Don't buy it if:<p>❌ You want more storage space without an expansion card

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Game Pass Ultimate 3 Month Voucher | $42.09 $27.99 at CDKeys
Save $15 - Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was $6 cheaper in last year's Black Friday offers, but still held out a solid discount over Cyber Monday as well.

<p><strong>Buy it if: <p>✅ You play on console and PC<br />✅ You're an existing subscriber <br />✅ You want to play EA titles<p><strong>Don't buy it if: <p>❌ You only need Game Pass for one platform

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Xbox Core Wireless controller (carbon black) | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The official Xbox controller was discounted by $20 in this Cyber Monday sale. This wireless gamepad is simple and solid, making it one of the best controllers you can buy for gaming on Xbox Series X, PC, and even your mobile devices.

<p><strong>Buy it if:<p>✅ You want an official controller<br />✅ You like black peripherals<br />✅ You need a controller for Xbox, PC, and mobile<p><strong>Don't buy it if:<p>❌ You want more options<br />

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Xbox Core Wireless controller (Deep Pink)| $64.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Something I always appreciate about Microsoft is that it releases its official Xbox Wireless controller in some pretty outrageous colorways. Here was one of the best for Series X, with a tidy $20 discount at Amazon for Cyber Monday.

<p><strong>Buy it if:<p>✅ You want an official controller<br />✅ You like bold controllers<p><strong>Don't buy it if:<p>❌ You want something more unassuming<br />

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PDP Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox | $179.99 $159.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The best Xbox controller out there saw its first-ever discount last year, and although $20 might not seem like much, this was already more affordable than a lot of the Series X and S pro pads on the shelves.

<p><strong>Buy it if:<p>✅ You want a wireless controller<br />✅ You want good rumble<br />✅ You want a modular, swappable design<p><strong>Don't buy it if:<p>❌ You won't use the back buttons

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Razer Kishi Ultra | $149 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The Razer Kishi Ultra was the mobile controller to buy if you find your hands are too big for other options like the Backbone. This was perfect for playing Game Pass on your phone, and it was seeing its first discount after launching earlier in the year.

<p><strong>Buy it if:<p>✅ You have larger hands<br />✅ You play Game Pass games via Cloud Streaming<br />✅ A Steam Deck would be too pricey for you<p><strong>Don't buy it if:<p>❌ You don't need a larger controller

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WD Black C50 1TB | $157.99 $99 at Amazon
Save $58 - If you bought an Xbox before the fancy new storage variants came out, you might be in need of one of these official storage expansion cards. The C50 is our favorite, and its 1TB model was at a lowest-ever price.

<p><strong>Buy it if: <p>✅ You want more storage space<br />✅ You want to be able to use Quick Resume <br />✅ 1TB is enough<p><strong>Don't buy it if: <p>❌ You need more than 1TB

Want more offers on Xbox tech? Don't forget to check in with our guides to the best Cyber Monday PS5 deals and Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals as well. Of course, we'll also be rounding up all the best Cyber Monday gaming deals in November as well.