Stuck-at-home gamers, you’re in for a real treat. Microsoft has just kicked off its Ultimate Game Sale, and stacks of AAA titles and big-hit releases for Xbox One are now steeply discounted by up to 50%.
It’s not just Xbox games that’re on sale though – for the PC faithful, there’s also some huge savings to be had on gaming laptops from the likes of Razer, MSI and HP, plus a variety of excellent keyboards, mice and gaming headsets if you’re already set up with a desktop.
If you’re not sure what games you want to pick up, you can always opt for a subscription to Xbox Game Pass, giving you access to a rotating roster of full Xbox and PC games. There’s over 100 games to choose from, including all of Microsoft’s biggest and best titles and dozens upon dozens from other famous studios. You can subscribe now and get your first month for just AU$1, with an ongoing cost of AU$15.95 for each month thereafter.
Save up to 50% on select Xbox games
There’s excellent news if you have an Xbox One as your console of choice. It wouldn’t be an Ultimate Game Sale without some games being involved, and Microsoft has delivered by slashing the price on a massive selection of both the biggest recent releases and a wide selection of other greats. We’ve included some highlights below, but you’ll also find The Outer Worlds, Borderlands 3 and many more discounted directly from Microsoft.
Save AU$150 on an HTC Vive Cosmos VR Kit
We might be spending much more time at home, but there’s plenty of ways to escape into other worlds – virtual worlds. A VR headset for PC can be a pricey investment, but if you can wait until they’re on sale, it’s possible to save a decent chunk of change – and such is the case now, with the premium HTC Vive Cosmos seeing a nice AU$150 discount. The full details are below – and also check out what else is available from Microsoft’s virtual reality offering.
Save up to 25% on select gaming PCs
You’ll find a selection of high-specced machines discounted on Microsoft, including from the likes of HP, MSI and Razer. We’ve hand-picked the standout deals below, or you can head to the website to see all the PC gaming deals on offer.
Save up to 20% on select Razer gaming accessories
If you’re looking to kit out your PC gaming setup, Razer makes some of the best accessories in the business. You’ll find a discount on everything you need to add some flair to your PC, from keyboards, mice and gaming headsets. We’ve selected a few of our favourites here, or head to Microsoft to browse all the discounted Razer gear.
Save up to 30% on select Bose headphones & speakers
There’s more than just discounted gaming gear up for grabs. Microsoft is also dropping the price on a selection of audio hardware from Bose, so if you’re looking for a superb set of headphones for everyday use or a top-notch portable speaker, there’s something for you here. These are the particularly noteworthy Bose deals worth a look.