[Deal du Jour] Fnac is currently offering an Xbox Series S bundle with a free €50 gift card to use on the console store. The offer is only on the digital console model from Microsoft.
What is this Fnac pack on the Xbox Series S?
Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is sold for €299.99 on the official store. Fnac offers a pack that contains the console and a €50 gift card. Worth €349.99, this Fnac Xbox Series S and gift card pack is sold for €299.99. Attentionthis pack only exists with the Xbox Series S, the digital version which does not have a disc drive.
What is this Microsoft console?
The Xbox Series S is the digital version of Microsoft’s new console. It is more compact than its big sister, the Series X version, because it does not have a disk drive. It is also less powerful, with a 4 TFlops processor and 10 GB of RAM, compared to 12 TFlops and 16 GB for the X model. Its SSD disk allows only 512 GB of storage, compared to 1 TB for the upper model. This S model is therefore a more affordable version than the Series X, thanks to the few concessions made by Microsoft.
The machine is therefore 100% download-oriented and it may be necessary to obtain an additional storage solution. A memory card or an external hard drive will allow you to increase the storage efficiently. Its optimal definition is 1080-1440p for a frame rate between 60 fps and 120 fps. This Xbox Series S is intended for casual players or those who do not necessarily want to keep their games on the console.
Is this Fnac pack a good deal?
Following Sony’s price increase on the PlayStation 5, Microsoft announced that it would not increase its prices. But it looks like inflation is getting the better of the Xbox Series S/X and a price hike is on the cards early next year. At present, Microsoft’s pricing position is rather advantageous compared to its competitor. The Xbox Series S/X cost €300 and €500 respectively. This Fnac pack offers with the Series S a €50 gift card, so it’s a great deal.
You will find all the details to use an Xbox gift card on the dedicated page of the official website. Just know that when you use a card, the amount is immediately added to your Microsoft account balance. You can then spend the money as you see fit on your Xbox store. Whether to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (you’ll be able to top up the missing balance), or take out a five-month Xbox Game Pass subscription. The latter offers unlimited access to a vast library of games. Microsoft regularly adds new titles to its catalog, sometimes as soon as they are launched.
To go further with the Xbox Series S
? Our test of the Xbox Series S
? Read our article to learn all about the Game Pass
? New games in November on Xbox Game Pass
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