Xbox Boxing Day Deals 2026: Series X and Series S Compared

Decide whether you need a disc drive before comparing Xbox Boxing Day deals. Every Series S and one Series X model are all-digital, and Microsoft raised console prices worldwide from 1 August 2026. No Boxing Day 2026 Xbox prices or offers are verified here; use the model checks below to compare the bundles you find.

How to compare these products

This list does not confirm current offers. Before buying, compare:

• The exact model, product condition and seller
• The total cost, including delivery and any required fees
• Recent prices for the same model, rather than the advertised discount alone
• Delivery, returns and guarantee terms, including any membership conditions

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Five Xbox consoles to compare

Microsoft’s UK line-up, checked on 11 October 2026, not current retailer offers.

Console	Disc drive	Buying decision
Xbox Series X 1TB, Carbon Black	Yes	The standard disc model. Needed for physical Xbox One and Series X games.
Xbox Series X 1TB All-Digital, Robot White	No	Same 1TB storage as the disc model. A white Series X is not automatically the disc version.
Xbox Series X 2TB, Galaxy Black	Yes	Still on Microsoft's UK comparison page, but Microsoft said in June 2026 it is ending the 2TB model. Check that a listing is new stock from a named seller.
Xbox Series S 512GB, Robot White	No	The smallest storage in the range. Count a storage card if you install large games.
Xbox Series S 1TB, Carbon Black or Robot White	No	Double the Series S storage. Compare with the 512GB model plus an expansion card.

Models and disc drives are from Microsoft’s UK console comparison and the Series S page.

Check Microsoft’s August 2026 price change

Microsoft’s console price update, published on 25 June 2026, raised Xbox console prices worldwide from 1 August 2026. It gave the increases in US dollars only, cited higher storage and memory costs, and said the 2TB model is being discontinued. A retailer’s “was” price set before August may not reflect the current recommended price. Compare a Boxing Day price with the current figure on Microsoft’s own store.

Disc or all-digital

Microsoft’s Series S page says disc-based games are not compatible with either Series S model. Xbox One games work on Series S only when you own them digitally and they are part of the backward compatibility catalogue. If you own physical games, choose a disc model.

Discs can also give you digital copies. Microsoft’s Series X page says players can claim a digital licence to supported Xbox One and Series X game discs by inserting them into a console with an optical disc drive. Xbox 360 and original Xbox discs are not supported, and the licence remains linked to the disc. Microsoft’s 26 August 2026 announcement started with Xbox Insider testing and said not every title would be available at launch, so check that your games are covered.

Storage and expansion

Series X models have 1TB, apart from the 2TB Galaxy Black. Series S comes with 512GB or 1TB. Microsoft’s comparison page describes the Storage Expansion Card as plugging into a dedicated port on the back and matching the internal SSD’s performance; it is sold separately in various sizes. The consoles also support USB 3.1 external hard drives.

When comparing a cheaper model plus a card with a larger console, use the card’s full price and check it is the Xbox Series X|S card, not a general memory card.

Count Game Pass in the running cost

Microsoft’s UK Game Pass page lists three console plans, Essential, Premium and Ultimate, and shows online console multiplayer in all three. The PC-only plan does not list it. Microsoft states the subscription continues automatically, so check the renewal price after any introductory offer.

For a bundle with a Game Pass code, check which plan and how many months it covers. A code for a plan you would not keep has little value in your comparison.

Where to compare

Use the Argos gaming guide, Currys guide and Amazon guide for retailer terms. Match the exact model, colour, storage and included games before comparing totals. The PS5 guide covers Sony’s consoles, the gaming guide covers games and accessories, and the Boxing Day shopping guide explains how to record prices before the sale.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Xbox Series S play game discs? No. Microsoft’s Series S page says Series S consoles are all-digital and disc-based games are not compatible with the 512GB or 1TB models. Xbox One games work only if you own them digitally and they are in the backward compatibility catalogue.

Which Xbox Series X plays discs? Microsoft’s UK comparison lists the 1TB Carbon Black and 2TB Galaxy Black models with a disc drive, and a 1TB Robot White All-Digital model without one. Check the colour and wording on the listing, not just “Series X”.

Do I need Game Pass to play online on Xbox? Microsoft’s UK Game Pass page lists online console multiplayer in all three console plans, Essential, Premium and Ultimate. The PC-only plan does not list it. The subscription continues automatically until cancelled.

Did Xbox prices go up in 2026? Yes. Microsoft announced on 25 June 2026 that console prices would rise worldwide from 1 August 2026, and that it is ending its 2TB model. It gave the increases in US dollars, so check the current UK price on Microsoft’s own store before judging a Boxing Day reduction.