Best Buy is running a rare console deal that bundles an Xbox Series X with Forza Horizon 6 and a limited-edition Forza controller for $659.97, undercutting the typical retail lineup by $150.
Breaking down the math: the console alone normally runs $649.99, the game costs $69.99, and the special controller sells for $89.99. That adds up to $809.07 at full price. The bundle effectively gives you the game and controller for just $10 more than you'd pay for the Series X by itself.
Console pricing has been a sore subject for gamers over the past few years. Major manufacturers bumped their recommended prices upward, citing tariffs and supply chain pressures. A discount of this magnitude is uncommon enough to warrant attention, especially when bundled items carry real appeal. The Forza controller includes retro 1990s styling and plays nicely with the game's aesthetic. Collectors can even grab a matching charging dock and headset separately.
For buyers weighing Series X against PlayStation 5, the Series X brings practical advantages beyond raw hardware specs. The console's Quick Resume feature snaps you back into games where you left off. Backwards compatibility extends to hundreds of older titles spanning decades, including original Xbox games. Most third-party games get free upgrades to Series X optimization automatically. The interface feels more intuitive to many players than its competitor's offerings.
The timing also coincides with momentum shifts on the platform. New Xbox leadership under Asha Sharma has already moved to trim Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices by seven dollars monthly, though future Call of Duty day-one releases no longer ship with the top subscription tier. More significantly, GTA 6 arrives as a console exclusive this November, and Series X owners will be able to play it from launch.
Forza Horizon as a franchise has consistently delivered open-world racing with broad appeal. Previous entries set a high bar for arcade-style driving games, and the sixth installment promises continuity with that formula, though early gameplay impressions won't arrive until closer to release.
For the price-conscious buyer or someone still on the fence between current-generation consoles, this bundle strips away the sting of sticker shock that's defined this hardware cycle. The $150 markdown feels like a nod to the pre-inflation era when entry barriers to gaming felt more reasonable.
Author Emily Chen: "This is the kind of bundle that actually makes the Series X conversation competitive again, especially with GTA 6 on the horizon."
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