I scoured the internet to find the lowest prices on Xbox Series S and its best accessories this Prime Day

The Xbox Series S is the most affordable of the true "next-gen" consoles, which includes the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5|5 Pro. With a $300 MSRP, the Series S is closer in price to the more casual Nintendo Switch and is significantly more affordable than most gaming PCs, but is still capable of playing all the latest and greatest modern games on Xbox.

The Series S does target more modest 1080-1440p and 30-60 FPS performance metrics in most games than the far more powerful (and expensive) Xbox Series X and PS5. This and its small, compact design and low price tag make it the best console for casual or beginner gamers, and many use the Series S as a secondary or bedroom console for Xbox gaming, movie and TV show streaming, and more.

With Xbox's in-depth family settings, the Xbox Series S is also an excellent console for children, with many ways to filter and restrict content, as well as put various protections in place against wayward purchases or unwanted contact from strangers.

The Xbox Series S is a fantastic console, but there are some things you should know before purchasing. First, this is a digital-only console. That means physical Xbox games won't work with this console, nor is there a Blu-ray drive for physical movies or shows. Everything you do on the Series S will need to be downloaded or streamed.

The base Series S also has only 512GB of SSD storage, which isn't a ton of space for new, modern AAA games and their ballooning download sizes. Apart from this and the different performance targets, the Xbox Series S offers more-or-less an identical experience to the Xbox Series X but in a much smaller package and at a much lower price point.

The Xbox Series S is nearing four years old, so it's understandable to wonder if a successor may be around the corner. We're still a few years away from the Xbox Series S being phased out as a console, however, so you don't have to worry about your brand-new purchase immediately being out of date.

Even when the Series S is replaced, Xbox does an excellent job with backward compatibility, so your Series S will continue to be supported and function for years to come.

If you're wondering what accessories you should prioritize for the Xbox Series S, I've got you covered. For one, I suggest prioritizing storage expansion. Even if you don't want to pay for the more expensive official expansion cards, you can still pick up a solid external storage drive for the Xbox Series S that lets you play older Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games without compromising performance.

The Xbox Series S also comes with a great controller in the box, but grabbing a second controller or two is never a bad idea. A great gaming headset can make your gaming experiences so much more immersive, too, and the Series S supports both wired and wireless options. Finally, if you fancy taking your Xbox Series S with you during holidays and business trips, you can even pick up a portable screen that turns the Series S into a mobile console.

Amazon Prime Day may put Amazon front and center, but I'll be looking at all the best retailers for the best deals and Xbox Series S and its accessories. If you need an Amazon Prime membership or may benefit from a My Best Buy membership, Walmart Plus membership, or Target Circle membership (depending on the retailer and deal), I'll be sure to let you know front and center.

Amazon Prime Day is technically Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, but that doesn't mean these deals will only exist on those days. Amazon is already running great discounts and other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart love to beat Amazon to the punch with earlier and longer sales events that have been dubbed "Anti-Prime Day" this year. I'll be keeping this page updated to ensure that the deals you'll see are up-to-date and ready to save you money.