Get an Xbox Series X|S + Services... starting at $26.99/month!

Well hello there, folks! Sophi here, your friendly neighborhood aspiring writer and part time controller wielder. I've got the low-down on Xbox's All Access program that's got gamers buzzing like my Lola after too much kape!

Microsoft wants to ensure that the money is coming in as they pump those new games out, so Xbox consoles are being presented on a nifty monthly payment plan. Talk about leveling up accessibility, am I right?

But wait, there's more! With All Access, you're not just getting a shiny new console. Oh no, it's a full gaming feast! Xbox Game Pass, remote play on phone/tablets, EA Play, and Xbox Live Gold for online play. Love it, just don't ask me why we still have to pay for Xbox Live and Game Pass separately.

Now, let's talk pera. For the budget ballers, the Xbox Series S will run you $26.99 per month over 24 months with that sweet, sweet 0% APR. Not too shabby for 1440p gaming, a 512GB SSD, and a 4 teraflop processor that'll give you a smooth gaming experience compared to an outdated rig. This brings the total to $647.76.

But for those who want the best Xbox currently has to offer, the Xbox Series X is where it's at! $36.99 monthly and you're living that 4K dream with 12 teraflops of power, 1TB of storage, and all the visual candy your eyes can handle. Just don't forget some kickin' speakers to really immerse yourself in Dolby's glorious sound. This brings the total to $887.76.

I have to put this in here... if you don't have a 4K TV and don't plan to get one for quite sometime, consider what this bump up will truly mean... when it comes to the visual quality. You will still get sharper and detailed images, better color and contrast if your TV supports HDR + and a higher bitrate, but... don't expect true 4K on your TV. -  Blu 

Here's a catch to this deal - the warranty length is kind of bogus. One year for the console and 90 days for the controller. After that, you're stuck paying whether your Xbox is working or not. Come on Microsoft, could you at least give us an extended warranty option for the second year?

Speaking of paying, let's be real - this is still a loan we're taking on here. 0% APR is a total win, just make sure to pay on time, every time! If you feel as if you can just barely make the payments, leave this deal alone and save. If there were any interest at all for Xbox All Access, that would make this a hard pass from me. Debt for gaming just ain't worth it unless you can pay consistently which helps with credit building. By the way, you're saving money when you consider the individual costs.

At the end of the day, Xbox All Access opens some awesome doors for gamers on a budget. Just be smart about it and don't get burned by the bill!

Xbox All Access plans are available below (click for more at your favorite store):

 Bestbuy  |  GameStop  |  Walmart  |  Target  |  Verizon 

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Welcome Back To The World Of Assassination In... HITMAN 3!

It's safe to say that HITMAN 3 is the first AAA title of 2021. 

We're here... at the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassinations trilogy. Players/Agents will dive back in on a globetrotting, heart-pounding adventure that is sure to send me back to the drawing board again and again... to figure out how best to approach my missions. This time around Agent 47 will be dealing with the most important contracts of his entire career... according to the team at IOI.

Needless to say that I look forward to jumping back in with Diana Burnwood in my ear while joining forces with 47's long-lost friend Lucas Grey. I haven't even played yet, and I'm already suspicious of the guy... because you just never know what the twist maybe. 

Anyway, the ultimate mission is to eliminate the partners of Providence while adapting to situations as the hunt turns up. Apparently, something is going to happen that will change everything. If you want to find out, grab the game on PS5, PS4, XBSX, XB1, or PC!

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Dear Developers: Bad Impressions

I had to come at team Xbox based on how they were hating on Sony for the newest Unreal Engine reveal on the PS5, but... this... THIS (seen below), I do not contest. Sony screwed up with the recent pre-orders, you didn't know who was open for pre-orders until you went to the site and saw that they were sold out in most cases. So I can't get mad at Xbox for reminding everyone that they have options available for pre-order... soon (by way of a subtle jab).

I don't see the tweet swaying the decisions of the die hard Playstation fans, but we never know who it may entice. I'm still leaning towards Playstation for myself because of the exclusives, while Xbox i'm more like, see ya on PC (if the game comes out).

When it comes to both the Playstation 5 Digital Edition & the Xbox Series S, they're the more affordable options... but if I recommend any console... it would be the versions that allow for the use of a disc. I play games on PC primarily, and most of my games are digital (98% are digital)... but I'm wary of digital on console because the support window begins to count down on its life cycle at launch. I get solace when discs are involved.

Speaking of discs, I'd have the option of enjoying 4K Blu-ray with a disc drive (and the standard PS5 will only cost $100 more). From a value standpoint, it will cost more now... but what will you be able to use that available disc drive for? Well, I'm glad you asked... self! Used PS5 games + PS4 discs + movies + shows!

Think of how the price difference will be when it comes to older digital PS5 games versus physical discs. The price in most cases will be more for the digital version (the price tends to hold stronger in digital form) unless there's a sale. 

Anyway, I believe that someone's head is going to roll over the PS5 pre-order madness. 

Dear Developers,

When it comes to console launches if you don't know what's what... it's best just to keep quiet and make no sudden moves until you have a handle on a potential issue. This includes bugs, but in this post, I'm talking about console pre-orders.

I won't put this on the actual dev team, because they aren't the ones who make these sorts of decisions. I'm directing it straight towards the decision-makers that bang the start button on pre-orders and launch dates.

Don't say that pre-orders will "be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers", list who they are, Sony. Gamers and the parents of gamers... should never come across a staggered pre-order window where one company allows them ahead of another, only to turn around and be left out in the cold because the pre-orders are sold out (on the site they were available on, and also the site they went back to).

I understand that there is a pandemic going on (approaching the PS5 + Xbox Series S & X launches), but... that doesn't mean that anyone gets a pass for fumbling the pre-order process. If you wanted to stagger the pre-orders or that's the way it occurred based on the retailers, then list the dates and don't leave your customers guessing. There is a pandemic going on, and money isn't as easy to come by for most citizens in the U.S. (before the pandemic money wasn't as easy to come by if we're going to be honest).

I won't rag on Sony too bad, mainly because customers weren't screwed out of money or something... and this doesn't make or break the quality of the product, but it is a bad impression worth learning from.

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