8 Reasons 2017 Is Finally The Year To Buy An Xbox One

5. Cheaper, Better Bundle Deals

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This comes as a side-benefit of the release of Xbox One S, but there are now a good number of offers via retailers for the original black Xbox One model hovering at just above £200. The official retail price of the Xbox One is now £229.99 (in the UK), and with games, bundles from retailers can be snatched up for anywhere between £240-280 - which thanks to Black Friday, now includes the S edition.

Shoppers can really get some bang for their buck if they shop around and build a bundle that really suits their needs with added extras like two weeks' worth of Xbox Live Gold thrown in or three games included in one bundle.

Those who don't mind buying pre-owned games have their patience well rewarded. Two years or more into a console life cycle and franchises like Far Cry or Call of Duty can be picked up for less than £20 a pop. It means you aren't forced to choose between one or two games - slim pickings at launch - and that you can try out a number of releases and start your library off on the best footing.

The same can apply to systems - gamers looking to beat dwindling trade-in prices will eagerly sell on their machine in order to upgrade to a newer model: the hardcore fans can really help out bargain hunters!

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Bryan Langley’s first console was the Super Nintendo and he hasn’t stopped using his opposable thumbs since. He is based in Bristol, UK and is still searchin' for them glory days he never had.