Xbox Series S consoles (both new and refurbished) are on sale for up to $50 off as of Friday, Oct. 13. We've also spotted a new Series S bundle up for preorder at three retailers.

The best Xbox Series S deals at a glance:

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Best bundle dealXbox Series S starter bundle$299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Microsoft Store(save $49.99)

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Best upgradeXbox Series S – 1TB (Black)$319.99 at Dell(save $30)

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Best refurbished dealXbox Series S (Certified Refurbished)$249.99 at the Microsoft Store(save $50)

The Xbox Series S is Microsoft's bestselling current-generation console by a wide margin thanks to its compact design and reasonable price of $299.99. We'd be surprised if it wasn'ta popular gift for gamers during the holidays (yet again), especially as retailers tee up for an extra-early start to the shopping season with sales throughout October.

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At the risk of rubbing salt in Team PlayStation's wound: Below, we've rounded up three of the best Xbox Series S deals (starting at just $249.99) that were available as of Friday, Oct. 13, including a new holiday bundle.

Best bundle deal

Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftOur pick: Xbox Series S starter bundle

Why we like it

Announced this week as a new holiday offering, the Xbox Series S starter bundle comes with the console, its Xbox wireless controller, and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. (That unlocks access to the Xbox Game Pass library of over 100 titles as well as online multiplayer, day one releases, exclusive discounts, and a free EA Play membership.) It's a $349.98 combined value, but you'll pay just $299.99, or the going price of the Series S itself. Preorders are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and in the Microsoft Store ahead of its official release on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

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Best upgrade

Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftOur pick: Xbox Series S (1TB, black)

Why we like it

The latest version of the Series S features a slick Carbon Black finish and 1TB of storage (or twice as much as the original Robot White model). It's up for grabs for just $319.99 at Dell, which appears to be a new record-low price.

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Best refurbished deal

Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftOur pick: Xbox Series S (Certified Refurbished)

Why we like it

The Microsoft Store's refurbished Series S is currently the cheapest Xbox console in town. It may not arrive in its original packaging, but it's been tested and closely inspected for any major cosmetic flaws.