The Xbox Series S toaster is the perfect early Christmas gift, but can it play Doom?

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No, the toaster can't play Doom, but it's still a lovely gift.

Xbox Series S Toaster
The Xbox Series S Toaster is a cute way to show your love of gaming in your kitchen. It also toasts things. (Image credit: Xbox/Walmart)

Prime Day and Anti-Prime Day pair together to make an excellent event for shopping. Consoles, games, and accessories are all on sale. While I recommend checking out other deals to improve your gaming setup, I also suggest a bit of whimsy in the form of an Xbox Series S Toaster. The gadget makes a great Secret Santa gift or early Christmas gift (even if the gift is really for yourself).

Unfortunately, an Anti-Prime-Day discount on the Xbox Series S Toaster has already ended. But the gamer gift isn't that expensive, even at its retail price. Strangely, Walmart has several online listings for the Xbox Series S Toaster. This one, which is also linked below, has the gadget for $37.46. The toaster originally launched at $39.99 and is often listed at that price, so I suppose you're still saving a few dollars on the Xbox Series S Toaster if you grab it today.

Xbox Series S Toaster | $37.46 at Walmart

Xbox Series S Toaster | $37.46 at Walmart

Feed your love of gaming and carbs with the official Xbox Series S Toaster. The toaster is big enough to handle two slices of bread, bagels, waffles, and other food, all while imprinting an Xbox logo on your snack. The Xbox Series S Toaster also has an LED countdown timer to let you know when your food will be ready.

👀See at: Walmart

✅Perfect for: Gamers who want to add some Xbox flair to their kitchen. It also makes a great gift!

❌Avoid if: You want to wait to see if Sony makes a PS5 router instead.

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The perfect gift for gamers

When the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were announced, many joked about how the former looked like a refrigerator and the latter looked like a toaster. Rather than avoid the memes, Microsoft turned into the skid and made actual products based on the jokes. After making the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge and Xbox Compact Fridge, Microsoft made the Xbox Series S Toaster. That toaster launched at $39.99 but is now ever-so-slightly cheaper at $34.46.

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There was an Anti-Prime Day discount on the Xbox Series S Toaster, but the deal ended quickly. But even at its now-normal price, the Xbox Series S Toaster is an excellent gift for a gamer.

While the main draw of the Xbox Series S Toaster is the fact that it looks like an Xbox Series S, the kitchen gadget is also a nice toaster on its own. It features a self-centering bread guide and a bagel button to fit larger items. The toaster shows which setting you have it dialed to with an LED light that then shows a countdown timer, which is a handy addition. The Xbox Series S Toaster also has an anti-jam function, automatic temperature control, and a removable crumb tray.

Of course, those features are standard on most toasters, but I've seen nostalgia-driven gadgets that are below standard and that take advantage of people wanting a brand on their counter. The Xbox Series S Toaster avoids that by being a good toaster that can also "print" an Xbox logo onto food.

Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.