Amazon has launched an Xbox “No Console Required” bundle, coinciding with the latest launch of the Fire TV Stick Xbox Cloud Gaming app, enabling Xbox Game Pass customers to stream video games on to their TVs while not having an Xbox console.
“Stream Xbox Games. No Console Required” reads the Amazon itemizing, which additionally mentions the way it’s “the one streaming media participant with the Xbox app”. The new bundle coincides with Amazon’s Prime Day occasion that runs by means of July 16-17.
It’s at present listed for $78.99, a $40.99 saving versus shopping for the controller, subscription, and streaming stick individually. There are even a number of colours to select from, with white, blue, and inexperienced Xbox controllers all a part of the supply.
Microsoft’s subsequent large push into cloud streaming massively broadens the potential viewers for Xbox video games and the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
All that is wanted is a appropriate Fire TV stick, a Bluetooth-enabled wi-fi controller, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to stream Xbox video games. This bundle addresses precisely that, offering every thing a possible gamer would want to get began.
An accompanying commercial for the brand new streaming initiative lately sparked debate amongst hardcore Xbox followers. The advert, harking back to the Scream motion pictures, encompasses a girl answering the cellphone to an unnamed man disguising his voice, elevating some eyebrows. “You don’t want an Xbox to play Xbox.” the advert declares, with Xbox following it up with a tweet stating, “No console? Don’t be scared.”
‘No Console Required’ Xbox Fire TV Stick Bundle
Includes Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Robot White Core Wireless Controller Bundle + Free Month of Game Pass for New Members.
Game Pass Ultimate can also be a part of its personal particular promotion in the course of the Prime Day gross sales, with Amazon making a gift of $7.50 in retailer credit score when customers buy three months of Game Pass.
Moreover, the 4K Max Fire Stick is at its finest value of the yr, down to just $34.99 – $25 off the unique listing value of $59.99. It’s an incredible deal, particularly when you’re geared up with the newest Wi-Fi 6 know-how at house. This gadget is a wonderful alternative for online game streaming, because the improved Wi-Fi chip could be invaluable in the long term.
Robert Anderson is a offers skilled and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can observe him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
