Discounts on Xbox Series X / S and Xbox One games in the Xbox Live Black Friday Big Sale

Microsoft kicked off the annual Black Friday sale on Xbox Live, and as always, the number of games on sale is overwhelming. Hundreds of games and downloadable content are on sale now, and while most of them are on Xbox One-specific games, there are also Xbox Series X / S games that are compatible with Smart Delivery. You can play the entire Xbox One library – only Kinect games are not supported – on next-gen systems with various upgrades, making this a sale of particular interest to those who might be new to the game. possession of an Xbox.

In terms of Smart Delivery games – those that give access to the Xbox One and native Series X / S versions for one price – you can get Control: Ultimate Edition for $ 20; this includes not only one of the best games of 2019, but also its two DLC expansions. Halo: The Master Chief Collection is available for $ 26 and just received Xbox Series X / S upgrades that allow 120 fps gameplay if you have a compatible TV. And Marvel’s Avengers, before adding Kate Bishop as a playable character, dropped to $ 30.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, our 2019 Game of the Year, has dropped to $ 39, and the recently launched Watch Dogs: Legion is on sale for $ 40.19. While the all-new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla isn’t on sale on Xbox Live, you can get a bundle with Valhalla and Legion for $ 91.29, saving you almost $ 19 off the standard price. If you’d rather use Assassin’s Creed, you can get a pack with Valhalla, Odyssey, and Origins for $ 80. It has enough content to last you for several months.

Sports game fans also have a variety of options for discounted Xbox One games, including Madden NFL 21 for $ 36 and NBA 2K21 for $ 30. Both will have Xbox Series X / S versions available, but while Madden’s is a free upgrade (once it arrives in December), you’ll need to purchase a separate version (or a more expensive bundle) of NBA 2K21 for get the next -gen edition, which is not included in this sale. The separate version of the next-gen Madden will also retail for $ 70, making it a great savings opportunity.

Other highlights include Star Wars: Squadrons for $ 24, Gears 5 for $ 10 (fresh out of the release of its X / S Series upgrades and big free multiplayer update) and Titanfall 2 for $ 4. And if you don’t have Grand Theft Auto V yet, the Premium Edition (with bonus GTA Online content) is reduced to $ 15 ahead of the imminent release of a new heist or new online expansion.

While the sale is way too extensive to list everything, you can see a summary of several of the notable offers below. Keep in mind that if you have Xbox Game Pass, you can get some of these games at no additional cost. Best Buy currently has a lot going on. However, some of the service’s third-party games will eventually disappear, so buying them directly can still be a good idea.

Keep in mind that even with Xbox One games, you may see benefits when playing on Xbox Series X / S. This can include dramatic improvements in load times and, depending on the game, frame rates. improved and higher resolutions.

Although the sale is already underway, Microsoft has not officially announced the details, so we do not know when it will launch before or if more games could be added. Based on in-game pages, the sale is expected to end on or around December 3. We’ll let you know when more information is shared, and if you’re ready to buy physical games, be sure to check out our roundup of the best Xbox games deals.