TODAY ONLY: Get a $200 Amazon gift card when you sign up to Verizon Fios

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While the free Xbox deal is gone, you can still get a $200 Amazon Gift Card.

If you're looking to get an Xbox Series S this holiday season, a limited-time offer from Verizon could help you finish your shopping and sort your internet in one swoop. For today only, if you sign up for a Fios 1Gig plan, you'll get an Xbox Series S and a $200 Amazon gift card for free.

☠️Update 10 AM ET: Unfortunately, the Xbox Series S (512GB) freebie is gone. However, if you sign up for Verizon Fios, you can still get a $200 Amazon Gift Card. We also have more Xbox console deals below.

Amazon $200 Gift Card | from $64.99 per month at Verizon

Amazon $200 Gift Card | from $64.99 per month at Verizon

By signing up for what is arguably the fastest internet in the U.S. you can also score yourself a $200 gift card to be used for anything you want on Amazon.com.

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Xbox Deals that are STILL AVAILABLE!

Xbox Series S (512GB) + Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | $299.99 now $249 at Walmart

Xbox Series S (512GB) + Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | was $299.99 now $249 at Walmart

The Xbox Series S was made for Xbox Game Pass. It's already the best-value current-gen console you can buy, and its compact, all-digital design makes it a perfect for casual gamers, new and young gamers, and those looking for a second console. This fantastic deal nets you the console and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $250.

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✅Perfect for: Those who want an affordable entryway into current-gen gaming, or want to play as many games as possible while saving as much money as possible

❌Avoid if: You want to play games at the highest resolutions, visual settings, and framerates (you'll want the Xbox Series X for that), or if you have a lot of physical games

💰Price check: $249.99 at Best Buy

🔍Our experience: Xbox Series S review: Modern gaming at an affordable price

🤔Why Walmart? Walmart is a trusted retailer with reliable shipping, in-store pickups, and great customer support. If you sign up for Walmart+, you can get exclusive deals and offers, early access to sales, free shipping and grocery deliveries, and a ton of extra perks and bonuses. You can read more in our in-depth guide to Walmart+ memberships

Xbox Series X + $50 Best Buy gift card | $549.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy ($399.99 for Best Buy Plus/Total members)

Xbox Series X + $50 Best Buy gift card | was $549.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy ($399.99 for Best Buy Plus/Total members)

The Xbox Series X needs no introduction. It's the most powerful and feature-packed current-gen console on the market, but it is mighty difficult to find on sale (especially by itself). Best Buy already has one of the lowest prices, but you can also score a free $50 Best Buy gift card to spend on games, accessories, and anything else. If you're a My Best Buy member, you can save an additional $50.

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✅Perfect for: Those who want to play the latest and greatest Xbox games at their absolute best, with the best visual settings, resolutions, and framerates

❌Avoid if: You don't have a 4K TV or high refresh-rate display that can take advantage of the Xbox Series X, or you'd rather save money and still be able to play all the same games

💰Price check: $449 at Walmart

🔍Our experience: Xbox Series X review

🤔Why Best Buy? Best Buy is a trusted retailer with in-store pickups, fast standard shipping, lenient return windows, and great customer support. Those with My Best Buy memberships get a lot more benefits like exclusive discounts and offers, 60-day return windows, faster (free) shipping, better device protection, and more. If you want to learn more, check out our in-depth guide on My Best Buy memberships

Deals STILL AVAILABLE!

Get an Xbox Series S for free on Cyber Monday (Expired)

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• Microsoft Audio Dock is 80% off
• My favorite game is DIRT CHEAP
• Pick ROG Ally over the Switch
• Our top Xbox headset is $50 off

[Unfortunately, the Xbox Series S deal is now over, but you can still get a free $200 Amazon Gift Card]

The free Xbox Series S is likely what drew you here, and I'll dive into why that's a great console below. But first, let's take a quick look at Verizon Fios and if it's the right internet provider for you. You do have to sign up for Verizon Fios to get this deal, after all.

To get the free Xbox Series S and $200 Amazon gift card, you have to sign up for a 1 Gig Verizon Fios plan. That plan costs $64.99 per month and gets download speeds of up to 940 Mbps. Verizon guarantees the monthly price for the service for four years.

Verizon includes both a router and a Wi-Fi extender as part of its "Whole-Home Wi-Fi" that's included with the 1 Gig plan. The router that comes with the plan supports Wi-Fi 6E. 

The Xbox Series S delivers the best value of all the current-gen consoles. But since you'll get it for free with this deal, I suppose price isn't much of a factor. The compact design of the Xbox Series S makes it easy to fit into a gaming setup or on a table.

While the Xbox Series S is not as powerful as its Xbox Series X sibling, it can handle the best Xbox games. The Xbox Series S targets 1440p resolution at 60 FPS, all while being 60% smaller than the Xbox Series S.

The Xbox Series S shines when paired with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That subscription service gets you access to hundreds of titles that you can play natively on the console. You can also stream some of those games to the Xbox Series S, your phone, and other devices through the cloud.

 

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | $49.99 now $29.99 at CDKeys

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | was $49.99 now $29.99 at CDKeys

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you unlimited access to hundreds of high-quality video games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, with online multiplayer access on Xbox. You can also stream many of those games to any device with Xbox Cloud Gaming, play a ton of EA's best games through EA Play, and enjoy exclusive perks, in-game DLC, and discounts.

👀Alternative deals: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) for $49.99 $37.49 at Target | (1-month) for $16.99 $12.74 at Target

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Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott brings nearly a decade of experience covering Microsoft and Windows news to Windows Central. He joined our team in 2017 as an app reviewer and now heads up our day-to-day news coverage. If you have a news tip or an app to review, hit him up at sean.endicott@futurenet.com.