It comes with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

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SAVE $80: As of Feb. 16, the Xbox Series S starter bundle is on sale for just $219.99 at Target, $80 off the original price. It comes loaded with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so it’s a great way to get started if you’re new to the Xbox ecosystem.

The dream of every gamer is to have a setup that allows them to play every single game available without any roadblocks. Of course, to do that, you’ll need to be the owner of every gaming console out there. Yes, that includes an Xbox Series X or S.

If you don’t yet have an Xbox and you’re fine with getting the budget model (which is still amazing, by the way), this Xbox Series S starter bundle is the perfect place to jump into things. It’s also only $219.99 at Target right now — this was already a good deal at full price, so at $80 off, we’d say it qualifies as an absolute steal.

The bundle comes with, you guessed it, an Xbox Series S, but the real reason that this package is so great is the included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. We’ve sung the praises of Game Pass many times before, but if you don’t already know what it is, it’s a gigantic library of Xbox titles that you’ll be able to download and play at your leisure, whether you’re testing out a new title that you’re not too sure about, or strapping in for the long haul with one of your most anticipated releases. It’s one of the best deals in gaming, and a total necessity for all Xbox owners. And because the membership is at the Ultimate tier, you’ll also get access to the PC Game Pass library, and have the ability to play games online with friends.

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If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to grab an Xbox Series S, this might be it.

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he’s not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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