The best Xbox game deals are essential for those looking to expand their gaming library without emptying their wallets, and with a variety of fantastic games available on both the Series X and Series S, there's bound to be something to suit your playstyle, and we've rounded up all the best offers on games for both systems.
Even with the success of Xbox Game Pass, the premiere service doesn't account for everything available on the Xbox Series X. You might even prefer buying physical copies for your collection, especially since games have a tendency to disappear from Game Pass without much warning.
For the full experience, we're also bringing you the best monitors for Xbox Series X as well as the best Xbox controllers, and the best Xbox Game Pass deals, too. It's the best time to get to grips with what the Xbox Series X and Series S are capable of, alongside what they offer game-wise.
The latest Xbox game deals in 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Regular price: $69.99 | £69.99 | AU$109.95
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is the latest in the long-running blockbuster shooter franchise which lovingly re-imagines the story and characters from the 2009 sequel. It's built on the same excellent engine as Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from 2019. If you're in the mood for some fun multiplayer action or want to get invested in a gritty all-out story then you can pick this one up fairly cheap nowadays.
Forza Horizon 5
Regular price: $59.99 | £49.99 | AU$99.95
Forza Horizon 5 is the latest in the spin-off motorsport franchise that transports players to Mexico and brings a splash of color to the open-world driving chaos. Unlike the mainline series, you won't find many tight and confined tracks here. It's all about open-ended fun and freedom in the beautiful hills and valleys. Better yet, it's frequently reduced too.
Halo Infinite
Regular price: $59.99 | £59.99 | AU$119.95
Halo Infinite is arguably the best FPS game available on the Xbox Series X right now and features one of the best main campaigns of the franchise to date. While the multiplayer is free-to-play, we think you're doing yourself a disservice by missing out on all the action in the most explosive time in Master Chief's life yet.
WWE 2K23
Regular price: $59.99 | £59.99 | AU$119.95
Fans of wrestling action will get a kick out of the latest iteration of the all-star sports simulator. While the WWE games haven't quite had the best run of things recently, such as with the disastrous launch of WWE 2K20. This new version is a definite return to form over the still-great WWE 2K22, so if you want to body slam your favorite superstars through the mat then this is tough to beat.
Hitman 3
Regular price: $69.99 | £59.99 | AU$124.95
The Hitman trilogy comes to an end with Hitman 3, the recently released stealth adventure that pits players against a series of assassination puzzles across a new range of particularly gorgeous maps. We're already seeing a few Xbox game deals hitting this particular title, with retailers offering introductory discounts of up to $10 / £20 in the first week of release. If you do spot a price below MSRP in these early days then, you're getting a great deal.
Cyberpunk 2077
Regular price: $59.99 | £49.99 | AU$ $99.95
Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't had an easy time of it. Rushed out to meet the holiday demand after several delays, the finished product back in December was riddled with bugs and barely playable on anything other than PC, Xbox Series X and - at a stretch - PS5. Patches are coming in slowly now to improve the experience on last-gen consoles, though that hasn't been enough to revive the price tag here. You'll find it regularly discounted just a few months after release.
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Regular price: $59.99 | £54.99 | AU$99.95
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is the golden child of Xbox game deals at the moment, taking a steep price cut around a month after release, and dipping in and out of the $30-$40 / £30-£40 region ever since. The latest instalment in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series, this Viking action adventure is available as an Xbox One and Xbox Series X title through Smart Delivery.
Watch Dogs: Legion
Regular price: $59.99 | £54.99 | AU$99.95
Like Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs: Legion is also no stranger to Xbox game deals. Launching at $59.99 / £54.99, the dystopian stealth adventure has dropped as low as $35 / £35 in the past. Cross-platform titles like these are more likely to see steeper discounts stick in order to keep up with other system sales, so be sure to keep an eye on those prices for future releases as well.
Dirt 5
Regular price: $59.99 | £59.99 | AU$99.95
The arcade off-road racer is back, with Dirt 5 launching alongside the new Xbox Series X console in 2020. That said, this isn't an expensive game to pick up these days, with discounts usually putting it between $30-$40 / £30-£40. That's to be expected as a cross-platform title available through Smart Delivery, but if you spot a price below this you're getting an excellent deal.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Regular price: $29.99 | £24.99 | AU$39
Ori has become a new flagship in Microsoft's indie catalogue, with Will of the Wisps bringing us the second adventure in the platformer series. This was never an expensive game, launching at indie pricing, however we haven't seen too much movement on that original cost since launch. That's to be expected - it was already a fantastic price for this title, but if you do spot a price below $20 / £15 you've hit upon a particularly strong Xbox game deal.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is also available on Xbox Game Pass
Sea of Thieves
Regular price: $49.99 | £49.99 | AU$49.45
Sea of Thieves has had a rocky time of it, setting sail into an abyss of massively multiplayer madness and ultimately washing up on the shores of a much smaller playerbase than initially anticipated. Nevertheless, that playerbase has remained loyal and you'll still find plenty of active accounts regularly plundering the islands of Microsoft's pirate experiment. Prices have dropped since those heady launch days, so you'll likely find this game for around $30-$40 / £35-£40.
Sea of Thieves is also available on Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass deals
If you're looking to play a wide range of Xbox games, you might be better off with a Game Pass subscription. The Game Pass library comprises a massive range of first-party and cross-platform titles for both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X, and comes in cheaper than you might think. Every Xbox Game Studios title is released straight onto Game Pass and you'll also pick up other exclusive discounts as well.
Plus, you can combine Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass in an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for an all-in-one deal as well.
Where to find more cheap Xbox games
If the title you're after isn't featured above, you'll find plenty more cheap Xbox game deals available at a range of retailers, listed below.
US:
- Amazon: low prices and regular discounts on Game Pass
- Microsoft: regular discounts on the full catalogue of digital games
- Best Buy: big savings up for grabs and member only perks
- Walmart: cheap prices but watch out for third party sellers
- GameStop: wide selection with free shipping over $35
UK:
- Amazon: frequently has the lowest price around
- Microsoft: regular sales across the whole collection
- Currys: a good selection and frequent discounts
- Game: massive selection with rewards scheme available
- Very: surprisingly good prices during sales event
- Argos: same-day delivery available
- The Game Collection: excellent prices across the site
The cheapest Xbox game deals in 2023 - FAQs
What are some of the best Xbox Series X games right now?
Some of the best Xbox Series X games you can play right now include Elden Ring, Control, Destiny 2, Forza Horizon 5, and Halo Infinite. While the console doesn't quite have the same list of exclusives as you'll find on PS5, there's still a great wealth to experience, especially if you're a Game Pass subscriber.
How often do Xbox games go on sale?
Exclusive Xbox game sales are a little rarer than cross-platform titles, which are regularly on sale from around a month after release. You'll usually find some Xbox game deals hitting these first-party releases, but the discounts themselves won't be as steep.
We usually see Xbox game deals popping up around big Microsoft releases and Xbox press conferences, during annual summer and holiday sales events, and after certain titles leave the Game Pass system.
What is Xbox Smart Delivery?
Xbox Smart Delivery is Microsoft's answer to backwards compatibility, allowing Xbox One games not only to run on the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console, but to run in an optimized state to make the most of the new hardware.
Most of the big Xbox titles are already set up for Smart Delivery, but others are locked to certain consoles, so be sure to check out the full list of compatible titles from Microsoft first.
If you're going to be cracking into some multiplayer titles, you'll find plenty of Xbox controller deals available right now. Or, if you're after some more gear for your new console, check out the latest cheap gaming headset sales as well. You'll find plenty more game deals on a range of systems as well.
Need some online play? Check out the latest Xbox Live Gold deals.
