With the recent price hiking of Xbox consoles thanks to the emergence of AI, economic fluctuations, tariffs, the rising costs of Storage and RAM, and various other factors, trying to own an Xbox Series X|S has become harder than ever.
However, you can cheat your way into enjoying Xbox's immense library of games with just a TV and this bundle featuring one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, an Xbox controller, and an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, now on sale for $89.97 on Amazon.
How do I use the items in this bundle to play Xbox games with just a TV?
The method to use this bundle of items to transform your TV into an Xbox console may seem strange at first, but it's straightforward once you understand it.
All you have to do is plug the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k into your TV, have your TV download the Xbox app, pair up the bundled Xbox controller with your TV, and finally, activate Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
After that's done, your Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K will become a beacon that can stream Xbox Game Pass titles onto your TV. However, do note that you will only be able to play Xbox games that have been enabled with Xbox Cloud Gaming support.
With this method, you can skip out on having to pay the full $599.99 MSRP for an Xbox Series X or $299.99 MSRP for an Xbox Series S, and enjoy playing award-winning games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Outer Worlds 2 for a fraction of their costs.
On top of that, Xbox Cloud Gaming can also let you buy, stream, and play non-Xbox Game Pass titles like Helldivers 2, thanks to its "Stream Your Own Game" feature.
So, if you want an affordable way to play Xbox games without breaking the bank for a console, then this Gaming Bundle for $89.97 on Amazon makes for a great, money-saving option, especially since this option from Amazon will be shipped to you two days before Christmas.
Alternative discounts
Amazon is selling alternative bundles of this collection with different colored Xbox controllers at various discounts if you prefer having a controller that matches your favorite color.
Do note that some of these alternative discounted bundledbundles may be delivered to you long after the Christmas holidays during January 2026:
- $87.98 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Carbon Black Xbox Controller) (Delivery January 2, 2026 - January 14, 2026)
- $98.98 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Deep Pink Xbox Controller) (Delivery December 20, 2025)
- $114.97 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Pulse Cipher Special Edition Xbox Controller) (Delivery December 20, 2025)
- $99.97 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Pulse Red Xbox Controller)(Delivery December 21, 2025 - December 23, 2025)
- $91.98 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Shock Blue Xbox Controller) (Delivery December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026)
- $91.98 at Amazon (was $139.97) (Velocity Green Xbox Controller) (Delivery December 21, 2025 - December 23, 2025)
FAQ
Which Fire TV Sticks are compatible with Xbox?
The Fire TV Stick 4K (2023 model), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2021 and 2023 models), and Fire TV Cube (2022 model) are compatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming titles.
To check if you have the right stick for them to access the Xbox app, open your TV's settings, access the My Fire TV option, and select the About option to their compatibility.
Is Xbox Cloud Gaming exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
You don't have to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to get Xbox Cloud Gaming, as it's also included in Xbox Game Pass Essential and Xbox Game Pass Premium.
However, the higher tiers will allow you access to stream video games at higher resolutions to achieve higher quality visuals. As an example, subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will let you stream at 1440p resolution.
Is the bundled controller compatible with PC and mobile devices?
Yes, the standard Xbox Core controller is compatible with PC and various Android and iOS mobile devices.
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