New Xbox One S bundles announced

On the heels of a record-setting December for Xbox One, today we are excited to offer even more choice for our fans with two new Xbox One S bundles joining the lineup: the Xbox One S Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition Bundle (1TB) and Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundle (1TB and 500GB). Both bundles include the new Xbox One S, the ultimate games and 4K entertainment system, that allows you to play the best blockbuster games, watch 4K Blu-ray movies, stream Netflix and Amazon Video in stunning 4K Ultra HD and experience richer, more luminous colors in games and video with High Dynamic Range (HDR). With over 100 console exclusives currently available, a growing library of Xbox 360 backward compatible games and more great games coming this year, there’s never been a better time to be an Xbox gamer.

As always, bundle availability and pricing vary by region, so check with your Microsoft Store or local retailer for more information.

The Xbox One S Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition Bundle – The Best Way to Experience RTS 

The Xbox One S Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition Bundle is now available in most markets worldwide for pre-order ahead of its February 17th release, check with your local retailer for availability. This comes following 343 Industries’ closer look at the epic campaign and full suite of multiplayer modes for Halo Wars 2 shared last week. Available for $349.99 USD, the bundle includes:

• Xbox One S – The Xbox One S Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition Bundle includes 1TB of storage so you can enjoy your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite games on the ultimate games and 4K entertainment system.
• Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition ($79.99 USD value) – The RTS game for everyone includes the full game with four days of early access starting Feb. 17, the Season Pass and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition – an enhanced version of the classic real-time strategy game Halo Wars.
• Xbox Wireless Controller – The all-new Xbox Wireless Controller works with any Xbox One console and features enhanced comfort and feel with textured grip, improved wireless range and Bluetooth technology for gaming on Windows 10 devices.
• 14-day trial membership of Xbox Live Gold – Experience all the benefits of the fastest, most reliable gaming network with Xbox Live.

Halo Wars 2 offers a new look at the RTS genre, a hybrid of action-oriented and classic tactical gameplay, and a new story from the beloved Halo universe. The action takes place on the biggest Halo battlefield ever – bringing armies of Spartans and other Halo fighting forces like Warthogs, Scorpions and more together against a terrifying new enemy known as The Banished. With varying levels of gameplay complexity, Halo Wars 2 is truly the RTS for everyone, created for both newcomers to RTS and strategy-genre veterans.

One of the most exciting upcoming features of Halo Wars 2 is the new Blitz mode, a hybrid card-collecting strategy game with Firefight and PvP modes. Fans can check out all the action of Blitz mode by joining the Halo Wars 2 open beta, happening now!

Halo Wars 2 launches on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC Feb. 21 worldwide. To pre-order the Xbox One S Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition Bundle and receive early access to Halo Wars 2, visit your Microsoft Store, local retailer or microsoftstore.com.

Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundles (1TB and 500GB) – Open-World Driving on Xbox One S

The Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 1TB and 500 GB Bundles include 2016’s best-selling, highest-rated racing game. For anyone new to Forza, this is a great time to join the rest of the community with the latest release from the most successful racing franchise on any platform this generation. Forza Horizon 3 puts you in charge of the Horizon Festival, where you can customize everything and explore Australia in over 350 of the world’s greatest cars.

Available now at microsoftstore.com and select U.S. retailers for $349.99 USD, the Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundle (1TB) will also make its way to additional markets starting on Feb. 7. Additionally, the Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundle (500GB) will be available worldwide beginning Feb. 7 for $299.99 USD. Both Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundles include:

• Xbox One S – The Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundles will include your choice of either 1TB or 500GB of storage so you can enjoy your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite games on the ultimate games and 4K entertainment system.
• Forza Horizon 3 – A full-game download of Forza Horizon 3 for Xbox One and Windows 10, so you can share gameplay progress across platforms via Xbox Play Anywhere. And on Xbox One S, Forza Horizon 3 looks even more stunning with HDR, featuring Australian skyscapes in rich color and vibrant detail.
• Xbox Wireless Controller – The all-new Xbox Wireless Controller works with any Xbox One console and features enhanced comfort and feel with textured grip, improved wireless range and Bluetooth technology for gaming on Windows 10 devices.
• 14-day trial membership of Xbox Live Gold – Experience all the benefits of the fastest, most reliable gaming network with Xbox Live.

Now is the perfect time to get your favorite Xbox One S bundle. Head to your Microsoft Store, microsoftstore.com or local video game retailer for more information.