You no longer need an Xbox, and this Prime Day Game Pass deal shows why

HardwareYou no longer need an Xbox, and this Prime Day Game Pass deal shows whyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareYou no longer need an Xbox, and this Prime Day Game Pass deal shows whyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson) The Xbox Series S has always been a tempting prospect to me. Before this generation, I had never bought into the Xbox ecosystem, but that didn’t stop me from feeling a pang of jealousy every time a brand-new game hit Game Pass. “The Game Pass Machine” is the most affordable current-gen console, and it’s frequently on sale asMicrosofttries to get more people in the door. But what if I told you that this Prime Day, you could essentially get the Game Pass Machine without the machine? Right now, Amazon is offering an Xbox Core controller, a one-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and a Fire TV Stick (4K Max) for the ludicrous sum of$78.99 (was $119.98). Essentially, that’s all you really need to enjoy the benefits of an Xbox console in 2024, without paying for the expensive hardware that’s probably been holding you back all this time.Prime Day gaming dealsdon’t usually make me argue against buying hardware, but at this price, why would you buy a full console? Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console.Buy it if:✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connectionDon’t buy it if:❌ You want to play AAA games nativelyUK:£59.99£32.99 at AmazonView Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console.Buy it if:✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connectionDon’t buy it if:❌ You want to play AAA games nativelyUK:£59.99£32.99 at AmazonView Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console.Buy it if:✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connectionDon’t buy it if:❌ You want to play AAA games nativelyUK:£59.99£32.99 at AmazonView Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console.Buy it if:✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connectionDon’t buy it if:❌ You want to play AAA games nativelyUK:£59.99£32.99 at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console.Buy it if:✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connectionDon’t buy it if:❌ You want to play AAA games nativelyUK:£59.99£32.99 at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K MAX + Xbox Core Wireless Controller + 1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate|$119.98$78.99 at AmazonSave $40- From what we can see, this is a brand-new bundle. That would certainly make sense since the ability for Fire TV Sticks to stream Xbox Game Pass games was only announced a week ago. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max usually costs $60, with the Core controller normally sitting at the same MSRP. Regardless of buying separately, this is hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying a full console. Buy it if: ✅ You want access to Game Pass✅ You don’t want to splash out on a console✅ You have a solid internet connection Don’t buy it if: ❌ You want to play AAA games natively UK:£59.99£32.99 at Amazon View Deal View Deal View Deal Now, I know what you’re thinking, with a Fire TV Stick, you can’t download games and play them natively. Annoyingly, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max’s 16GB of storage space won’t let you download Game Pass games, as nice as it would be to install some smaller indies on it. Fortunately, if you have an internet connection that’s strong enough to stream 4K TV shows and movies on a Fire TV Stick, you can likely stream Game Pass games on the cloud with no bother at all. This isn’t a Prime Exclusive deal, which is odd for such a brilliant Prime Day deal, but there are a few small caveats. Firstly, the one month of included Game Pass Ultimate membership is only going to work if you’re not an existing subscriber. That shouldn’t stop too many people from being interested since this is the sort of bundle that attracts newcomers, but it is worth noting. Secondly, if you’re in the UK, this bundle doesn’t seem to exist anywhere, but the same4K Max Fire TV stick is at its lowest-ever price. Between that, adiscounted controller, and aGame Pass deal, you can still recreate the bundle separately. Prime Day gaming deals at a glance Should you buy the Fire TV Stick bundle over an Xbox Series X/S? No Xbox? Have no fear with Amazon Fire TV Stick - YouTubeWatch On No Xbox? Have no fear with Amazon Fire TV Stick - YouTube No Xbox? Have no fear with Amazon Fire TV Stick - YouTube For starters, let me talk directly to anyone who doesn’t actually own a games console at the moment. If you’re only able to play games every now and again, and you don’t have the time or budget to dedicate to a full setup, this is probably the ideal bundle for you. Game Pass will give you access to hundreds of quality games that you can dip your toes into whenever you please, without the financial commitment of modern game prices. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more If you’re a gamer who already plays on a PS5 or PC, this is a pretty sweet bundle for you too. Arguably, if you have a smart TV already, you may already have access to a Game Pass app, but with the fairly unreliable performance of most TV processors, I’d recommend going with a more dedicated device that won’t make your display implode. Yes, you could buy aPrime Day TV dealto get a more up-to-date model, but that’ll set you back a lot more than $80. (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios) Another alternative might be to grab aPrime Day Meta Quest dealsince theQuest 3can now stream Game Pass games too. That could be an appealing option since you can take your playtime on the go with you, but again, it’ll set you back a lot more than the bundle above, especially if you don’t own a compatible controller. For PC players, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription will allow you to access games on PC or through the Fire Stick in this deal. If you want to experience some more casual, controller-centric games from the comfort of your couch, this bundle means kicking back and seamlessly transferring your game progress from one display to the other. It feels weird as a hardware editor to recommend you against buying dedicated gaming technology, but this deal has so much value to it. Just keep in mind that the monthly Game Pass Ultimate subscription is about to go up. 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R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1 Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2 Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3 Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5 Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5 Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”