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Snag Xbox Gear Without Paying Full Price. Here's How - CNET 65%
By Matt Poskitt87% Oliver Haslam87%
3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM
BS Summary: This article contains 4 faulty reasoning types, including Framing Effect, Recency Bias, and Anchoring Bias, with Attempt to Sell a Product or Service as the most egregious example at 36.6% saturation with 343 hits. Analysis detected 486 faulty-reasoning hits from 937 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 60.9% and a BS Rank of 65% (5,230 of 14,612 articles). This article is worse (more manipulative) than 64.20% of the article peer group.
We've found deals on controllers, headsets and games so you can upgrade your gaming for a lot less.
Matt Poskitt is a freelance journalist who specializes in movies, TV, video games, tech, or otherwise.
He's also turned his hand to everything from mattresses to motorbikes as a writer.
Before entering the world of freelancing, Matt headed up the games and entertainment section at T3 under Future Publishing, alongside being found across TechRadar, The Guardian, Insider, iNews, IGN, Tom's Guide, Fandom, GamesRadar, GamesIndustry.biz, Digital Spy, PC Gamer Mag, and NME.
In his spare time, Matt is an avid cinemagoer, keen runner and average golfer (at best).
Oliver Haslam Writer
Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit.
With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never too far away from whatever social network is trending today and is never short of an opinion to share.
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Right now, you can get the Xbox series X for $648 or grab a new wireless controller starting at just $49 at retailers like Walmart and Amazon.
We've been tracking the price on these for a while, and most gamers know how rare it is to find deals on Xbox consoles outside of holiday sales.
However, with Amazon's Big Spring Sale already releasing early deals , we've seen some gaming deals worth shopping right now.
We've highlighted decent discounts on some of the best games and must-have accessories to get you gaming at your best below.
Xbox Game Pass is another great way to make the most of your console on a budget and we've also rounded up the best ways to score a subscription for less .
Best Xbox accessory deals
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless gaming headset: $165
If you're an avid gamer, you may want a universal headset for all your gear.
This impressive headset is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC, Mac and Steam Deck.
This headset features noise cancellation, 50mm Nanoclear drivers, an onboard DAC, an optimized audio cavity, active software tuning and a 10-band EQ plus up to 10 custom presets.
It also has a lay-flat design and a removable TruSpeak boom mic, making it easy to travel with.
Seagate 1TB expansion card: $200
Storage can fill up quickly.
If you want to give your console a boost, you can pick up this Seagate expansion card that's specifically designed for Xbox.
It plugs into the back of your console without fiddling with internal components.
Microsoft wireless controller: $43
This is the standard controller that comes with Xbox, and it's still our favorite Xbox controller on the market.
It's wireless, has a 40-hour battery life and you can remap the buttons using the companion app to customize it for your play style.
It also comes with a USB-C cable in case you want to use it.
PowerA wired controller: $28
This is one of the cheapest ways to get a half-decent controller that works on Xbox Series X and S.
PowerA is a budget name that has earned itself a decent reputation.
Logitech G920 Driving Force racing wheel and pedals: $220
Are you a racing fan?
This Logitech G920 Driving Force set works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and Mac.
It has dual-motor force feedback and quiet helical gearing.
On-wheel buttons and paddle shifters help with precise gear transitions and the separate pedals give you an immersive experience.
Best Xbox game deals
Star Wars Outlaws (Standard Edition): $20 (save $10)
Crash Team Rumble: $34 (save $6)
Sonic Frontiers: $18 (save $22)
PGA Tour 2K25: $20 (save $15)
Assassin's Creed Shadows Standard Edition: $35 (save $15)
Madden 26 (Standard Edition): $20 (save $50)
EA Sports College Football 26: $31 (save $39)
Battlefield 2042 Standard Edition: $11 (save $82)
Sonic X Shadow Generations: $19 (save $31)
Gotham Knights Deluxe Edition: $20 (save $10)
Among Us: Impostor Edition: $35 (save $20)
MLB The Show 25: $30 (save $20)
EA Sports FC 26: $35 (save $35)
Battlefield 6: $40 (save $30)
Check back often for the latest and greatest Xbox deals.
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Matt Poskitt is a freelance journalist who specializes in movies, TV, video games, tech, or otherwise.
He's also turned his hand to everything from mattresses to motorbikes as a writer.
Before entering the world of freelancing, Matt headed up the games and entertainment section at T3 under Future Publishing, alongside being found across TechRadar, The Guardian, Insider, iNews, IGN, Tom's Guide, Fandom, GamesRadar, GamesIndustry.biz, Digital Spy, PC Gamer Mag, and NME.
In his spare time, Matt is an avid cinemagoer, keen runner and average golfer (at best).
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With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never too far away from whatever social network is trending today and is never short of an opinion to share.
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