Grab a Fire Stick and Xbox controller to save $20 or more

This Black Friday deal from Best Buy just might be the most cost-effective way to join the Xbox ecosystem without having to outright purchase a console. Best Buy is offering a sweet discount on the Fire TV stick for just $21.99. You can sweeten the deal even further by building a package that includes an official Xbox controller in the color of your choice, and it still comes under the standard cost of an official joypad alone.

Black Friday makes everything an Xbox

There are plenty of thought pieces on what Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” ad campaign means for the brand, but if you’re budget-conscious and want to find an inexpensive way to jump into the Xbox ecosystem—this is your shot. Most people are already aware that the Fire TV stick offers a cost-effective way to turn any TV with a USB input into a smart device, allowing you to stream your favorite digital content in 4K. However, the Fire Stick has also been on the receiving end of an update that added game streaming capability in partnership with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

That means you can pick up this nifty little device, plug it into any TV with a USB input port, and load up an Xbox app to play games via an Xbox Game Pass Subscription. As an added bonus, Microsoft has recently brought its Stream Your Own Games program to Xbox Cloud Gaming, which makes select digitally owned games accessible for streaming. All of this without the need for a console.

You may already own a PlayStation console. You may already own a Nintendo Switch console. You may be on the fence about picking up an Xbox, not wanting to spend an extra $250 or more for another plastic box that is going to just sit on a shelf. However, you may still want to get in on Xbox Game Pass and play great games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle via Xbox Game Pass. With this deal, you can get in on those great games without the commitment of a console cost.