Microsoft Store Black Friday Deals

They have had some pretty nice deals for Black Friday in the past, and the preview looks decent. Only $20 off controllers doesn't seem as good as last year's $35 ones, but we'll see what they have. Glad they list a specific time too. I am hoping for the best price on Super Lucky's Tale yet. Maybe the Live sale that starts this week will be a preview for the prices.
 
e3man01 said:
$50 off + a free game on the Minecraft S bundle is a good deal.
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The Minecraft bundle is already overpriced at $399.99. I feel sorry for people who bought one. So even at 50 dollars off you are paying a hefty premium for a paint job. When you can get better bundles closer to $200 for a Xbox One s.

 
benjamouth said:
Where are my Windows Phone deals at ????

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Not sure if you're kidding but I really wish MS would start selling their 950 line again. The Alcatel isn't a bad phone. I enjoy mine quite a bit.

As far as gaming deals, I can't see much that differentiate their offerings from most other BF ads that are out there.

 
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voormis said:
Not sure if you're kidding but I really wish MS would start selling their 950 line again. The Alcatel isn't a bad phone. I enjoy mine quite a bit.

As far as gaming deals, I can't see much that differentiate their offerings from most other BF ads that are out there.
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I'm still using my 950XL, and have been using many different Android phones, even prototypes, at works over years, I still have desire to change.

One thing MS could have made a big difference was if they could have made many more their exclusive Xbox games into mobile versions, I mean good ones not some vanilla version. It's a big flaw in their ecosystem.

They didn't even extend Xbox Live better for mobile platform like Google and iOS Game Center where save games can be stored there. Games are still requiring FB for saving games or connecting friends.

 
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mrcheapo11 said:
They have had some pretty nice deals for Black Friday in the past, and the preview looks decent. Only $20 off controllers doesn't seem as good as last year's $35 ones, but we'll see what they have. Glad they list a specific time too. I am hoping for the best price on Super Lucky's Tale yet. Maybe the Live sale that starts this week will be a preview for the prices.
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The $35 controller price wasn't live on the website and they claimed it was a typo. They only took $20 off when the day came around.
 
Via Major Nelson's blog:
"Save up to $20 on new and favorite games including Forza Motorsport 7, Gears of War 4, Halo Wars 2 and Forza Horizon 3.

23 – 27: Amp up your title library this holiday with $20 off the hottest games like Forza Motorsport 7 ($39.99), Gears of War 4 and Halo Wars 2 ($19.99 each), and Forza Horizon 3 ($29.99).
23 – 27: Get 35% off the top family-friendly titles including Super Lucky’s Tale, Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection, Disneyland Adventures and Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure."

I'm hoping the digital sale matches these prices, I'll be in for Halo Wars 2 and Super Lucky at least.
 
Outlaw1986 said:
I'm looking at the ibuypower desktop from Best Buy with a gtx 1080 for $1300
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-7700-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-240gb-solid-state-drive-2tb-hard-drive-black-red/5600310.p?skuId=5600310
Is that a good deal? $1300 Is the black Friday price.
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That's pretty good. If you went and tried to build it yourself (started making a comparable build on PC Part Picker), you're probably going to end up around $1,400-1,500. However, the mouse and keyboard in that thing look awful, and like you'd be well-served to buy better ones. Plus, if you had a Micro Center near you (I do), parts would be cheaper. In a perfect world, you can probably build that PC for $1,200-1,300 and have better parts like better GPU cooling and a better PSU and drives.

 
The VR deals seem decent. However, some said the ODyssey isn't part of the sale, which would suck. Then again, Samsung explcitly states you aren't to use the Odyssey with glasses, and that I should add contacts to my VR budget, if I want that headset. Screw 'em.

Dell Visor seems like the best bet right now, since the ASUS headset isn't out until next year. I wish it weren't so freaking ugly, that white is so bad it makes me want to buy the Acer instead. Plus, the Visor's OoS on their site right now, though I assume stock will magically appear for Black Friday.

 
Lil Frier said:
That's pretty good. If you went and tried to build it yourself (started making a comparable build on PC Part Picker), you're probably going to end up around $1,400-1,500. However, the mouse and keyboard in that thing look awful, and like you'd be well-served to buy better ones. Plus, if you had a Micro Center near you (I do), parts would be cheaper. In a perfect world, you can probably build that PC for $1,200-1,300 and have better parts like better GPU cooling and a better PSU and drives.
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Could I build at at microcenter for that much anytime or just bf prices? There is one kinda close to me to.
 
Outlaw1986 said:
Could I build at at microcenter for that much anytime or just bf prices? There is one kinda close to me to.
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I think it would be tough to build this computer at microcenter for that price. Rough price list:

CPU (i7 7700) - $250 (but you'll want to spend the $10 extra to get the 7700K)

CPU Cooler - $30 or so (the 7700 might come with a CPU cooler, but I don't believe that the 7700K does)

Motherboard - $70 (bundle with the CPU to save $30, the asus board seems good for $100)

RAM - $150

Video Card - $500 or so, maybe you could find an open box or on sale in store

Case - $50 - $100 depending on preference,

240 GB SSD - $80

2 TB HD - $50 - $70

Windows - $110 at microcenter, but you can find legit copies at various stores for $85

Keyboard and mouse - $30 or so, depending on preference

Power Supply - $50 - $70

Now, keep in mind, if you deal hunt and watch for parts you can probably shave some of this off, but that takes time and effort. Taking the lowest numbers on that list is about $1345.

 
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Chemosh013 said:
I think it would be tough to build this computer at microcenter for that price. Rough price list:

CPU (i7 7700) - $250 (but you'll want to spend the $10 extra to get the 7700K)

CPU Cooler - $30 or so (the 7700 might come with a CPU cooler, but I don't believe that the 7700K does)

Motherboard - $70 (bundle with the CPU to save $30, the asus board seems good for $100)

RAM - $150

Video Card - $500 or so, maybe you could find an open box or on sale in store

Case - $50 - $100 depending on preference,

240 GB SSD - $80

2 TB HD - $50 - $70

Windows - $110 at microcenter, but you can find legit copies at various stores for $85

Keyboard and mouse - $30 or so, depending on preference

Power Supply - $50 - $70

Now, keep in mind, if you deal hunt and watch for parts you can probably shave some of this off, but that takes time and effort. Taking the lowest numbers on that list is about $1345.
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Been building my PC for over 30 years (overclocking 80286 by swapping oscillator), it's almost always cheaper to buy an cheap all-in-one computer (not those Alien thing which is a rip-off). Those "makers" have better pricing when buying in bulk oem package (and tax exempt) and can use cheap alternatives which you won't notice and make a profit as a whole package, while if you buy parts separately you're paying for profit of multiple-tiers. However, you can select the best (or most suitable parts), configuration and how it look yourself and learn much more while building and troubleshooting, easier for you to upgrade parts later on. The experience (and more suitable for you own purpose) might well worth the extra cost

 
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Outlaw1986 said:
Could I build at at microcenter for that much anytime or just bf prices? There is one kinda close to me to.
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Well, the big question is: MUST you have THOSE parts? Things like the drives and PSU likely aren't of great quality, vs. what a self-built machine would have. The RAM might be low-clocked stuff that doesn't have performance overhead like a higher-end kit you buy yourself. The peripherals, as stated, look like junk. You might not like the aesthetics of the case, if you care.

mdull priced things out pretty well for a comparable build, but those aren't must-have requirements, IMO. I'm going to just say "trust me" here because the alternative is a LEEEENGTHY post defending parts decisions. Don't want to bore/scare the audience around us, so I'm trying to keep if brief. If you have additional questions on my choices, I can respond or do PMs to avoid wasted words.

Micro Center will usually let you put that combo bundle discount on an open box board. This is a big deal because you can find pristine returns at discounted prices and get the same discount. This will reflect that.

CPU: Ryzen 5 1600, $170

Mobo: ASRock B350 Pro4, $42 (you can actually get it for $24, if you are fine not having the backplate on the board)

RAM: $175 is what I'd expect, as prices are through the roof these days

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB, on-sale for $90, luckily

Now, it's time to leave Micro Center. Most prices aren't great beyond the core components at Micro Center.

PSU: Seasonic 620W, $40 ($60, $20 mail-in rebate)

HDD: $65 @Amazon

GTX 1080: $500 @Amazon (MC open box was a dud, bottoming out at $494).

This is what I did on PC Part Picker, for reference (unlinked prices are the ones I found at Micro Center): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/G4FmYr

That's $1120. You still need to get Windows, which you might be able to get from the Trading forum here for a great price (if still available). Otherwise, take the $80 expectation on W10 Home from mdull. That leaves you to fill out your peripherals and optional optical drive for $100. Basically, you might save $100 with some great luck and bargain shopping, vs. the pre-built. However, what this build gives you is better components, be it the better cooling on the GPU, the faster drives, the flexibility of design preferences on the case and peripherals, or the PSU that will be usable for future builds because it's got overhead on power and is a high-quality brand, not OEM junk.

Depending on preference on the unfilled slots (high-end cases and peripherals), you might end up over $1,300 a bit. Still, I think that mouse and keyboard deserve replacing from the pre-built myself, meaning that $1,300 would go up as well, if you don't like the ones you get there.

Chemosh013 said:
I think it would be tough to build this computer at microcenter for that price. Rough price list:

CPU (i7 7700) - $250 (but you'll want to spend the $10 extra to get the 7700K)

CPU Cooler - $30 or so (the 7700 might come with a CPU cooler, but I don't believe that the 7700K does)

Motherboard - $70 (bundle with the CPU to save $30, the asus board seems good for $100)

RAM - $150

Video Card - $500 or so, maybe you could find an open box or on sale in store

Case - $50 - $100 depending on preference,

240 GB SSD - $80

2 TB HD - $50 - $70

Windows - $110 at microcenter, but you can find legit copies at various stores for $85

Keyboard and mouse - $30 or so, depending on preference

Power Supply - $50 - $70

Now, keep in mind, if you deal hunt and watch for parts you can probably shave some of this off, but that takes time and effort. Taking the lowest numbers on that list is about $1345.
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Quoted because addressing things from this above.

 
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Lil Frier said:
Well, the big question is: MUST you have THOSE parts? Things like the drives and PSU likely aren't of great quality, vs. what a self-built machine would have. The RAM might be low-clocked stuff that doesn't have performance overhead like a higher-end kit you buy yourself. The peripherals, as stated, look like junk. You might not like the aesthetics of the case, if you care.

mdull priced things out pretty well for a comparable build, but those aren't must-have requirements, IMO. I'm going to just say "trust me" here because the alternative is a LEEEENGTHY post defending parts decisions. Don't want to bore/scare the audience around us, so I'm trying to keep if brief. If you have additional questions on my choices, I can respond or do PMs to avoid wasted words.

Micro Center will usually let you put that combo bundle discount on an open box board. This is a big deal because you can find pristine returns at discounted prices and get the same discount. This will reflect that.

CPU: Ryzen 5 1600, $170

Mobo: ASRock B350 Pro4, $42 (you can actually get it for $24, if you are fine not having the backplate on the board)

RAM: $175 is what I'd expect, as prices are through the roof these days

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB, on-sale for $90, luckily

Now, it's time to leave Micro Center. Most prices aren't great beyond the core components at Micro Center.

PSU: Seasonic 620W, $40 ($60, $20 mail-in rebate)

HDD: $65 @Amazon

GTX 1080: $500 @Amazon (MC open box was a dud, bottoming out at $494).

This is what I did on PC Part Picker, for reference (unlinked prices are the ones I found at Micro Center): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/G4FmYr

That's $1120. You still need to get Windows, which you might be able to get from the Trading forum here for a great price (if still available). Otherwise, take the $80 expectation on W10 Home from mdull. That leaves you to fill out your peripherals and optional optical drive for $100. Basically, you might save $100 with some great luck and bargain shopping, vs. the pre-built. However, what this build gives you is better components, be it the better cooling on the GPU, the faster drives, the flexibility of design preferences on the case and peripherals, or the PSU that will be usable for future builds because it's got overhead on power and is a high-quality brand, not OEM junk.

Depending on preference on the unfilled slots (high-end cases and peripherals), you might end up over $1,300 a bit. Still, I think that mouse and keyboard deserve replacing from the pre-built myself, meaning that $1,300 would go up as well, if you don't like the ones you get there.

Quoted because addressing things from this above
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Although I generally agree that building yourself can give you much better components, some of these prebuilt systems do use pretty decent parts. I bought a CybertronPC from Target when there was a price glitch and that system uses mostly standard, off the shelf parts. The only let down is the power supply, but other than that it has an intel CPU, a corsair liquid cooler, an ASRock Motherboard, crucial RAM, an asus gtx 1080, a western digital m.2 drive, a toshiba HDD, and a thermaltake case. Plus, they did a great job with cable management so the system is put together very cleanly. Results will vary depending on the prebuilt, but you can get a decent system even if you buy a prebuilt one.

 
Chemosh013 said:
Although I generally agree that building yourself can give you much better components, some of these prebuilt systems do use pretty decent parts. I bought a CybertronPC from Target when there was a price glitch and that system uses mostly standard, off the shelf parts. The only let down is the power supply, but other than that it has an intel CPU, a corsair liquid cooler, an ASRock Motherboard, crucial RAM, an asus gtx 1080, a western digital m.2 drive, a toshiba HDD, and a thermaltake case. Plus, they did a great job with cable management so the system is put together very cleanly. Results will vary depending on the prebuilt, but you can get a decent system even if you buy a prebuilt one.
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Yeah, but you're still doing "I might get good parts" vs. "I will get good parts." Going with companies like that is definitely better than going with a big-name OEM like HP, Lenovo, Acer, or Dell (I keep ASUS out of it because they at least actually do PC components like boards and GPU coolers themselves). I don't think this thing is sold in Best Buy stores directly, and I don't see it on the iBuyPower site, so you'd have to buy it without knowing what's actually inside. That, and while WD is a good brand, they're more a HDD leader than a SSD one, and I don't think anyone actually gets Toshiba drives. Going Samsung+WD is a noteworthy improvement over WD+Toshiba, in my book. Crucial also isn't, from what I've seen, recommended anywhere nearly as frequently as G>SKILL or Corsair. However, getting an ASUS cooler is pretty darned nice from a pre-built, as is getting solid cooling and a (hopefully good model) board from ASRock.

 
I've never bought anything from Microsoft's site before. Are the deals on games physical, digital, or both?

Super Lucky received terrible reviews, but it looks like a fun platformer to me.
 
Miada said:
I've never bought anything from Microsoft's site before. Are the deals on games physical, digital, or both?

Super Lucky received terrible reviews, but it looks like a fun platformer to me.
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Physical. If this is like past years, expect 5-10 minute wait times every time you try to make a purchase.

 
Outlaw1986 said:
I meant the rpg all online pc game.
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The game you’re thinking of is SWTOR. Star Wars: The Old Republic. No, you are correct that it will not be avail on the Xbox.
With that said, they haven’t shut the servers down on that yet? That game died HARD within months of release.
 
momshotdad said:
I may finally have to jump on a DesignLab controller.
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Me too. They've added the option to have rubberized grips since the last time I looked. Might be closer to the Elite controller this way but with better sticks (stiffer).

I enjoy the Elite a lot but I think I do slightly better in competitive fps with the regular type s controller because the actual stick stiffness is higher on the new design (the elite is based off the old design but with high quality materials--the stick module is still the old one though). I also don't make use of the bumpers because I've found I hold the controller too tightly to not accidently press them at inopportune times.

The metal sticks do have a tendency to snap back into place more than the plastic ones which occasionally makes my aim a little less consistent. For PvE geared activities though, the comfort over a longer period of time is unmatched (with the elite).

MS also added the option for newer metallic finishs on parts of the controller which is a nice (yet costly) addition imo

 
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slppedyoursster said:
Yes. Not sure if Digital River still runs their site but my god...they are terrible.
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Are you talking about www.microsoftstore.com? If so, their shipping is fast and free and I don't think I've ever had any issues with damaged goods.

That being said, every sale listed on the website should be reflected in store (and if not they are willing to match the price). So if you have a local B&M presence, that is also an option.

 
chnandler_bong said:
Are you talking about www.microsoftstore.com? If so, their shipping is fast and free and I don't think I've ever had any issues with damaged goods.

That being said, every sale listed on the website should be reflected in store (and if not they are willing to match the price). So if you have a local B&M presence, that is also an option.
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I was only referencing their website functionality during Black Friday. It gets very difficult to check out b/c of traffic, which is frustrating considering MS is a tech company.

Other than that, MS always has some great prices around the holidays and the free shipping is sweet.
 
slppedyoursster said:
I was only referencing their website functionality during Black Friday. It gets very difficult to check out b/c of traffic, which is frustrating considering MS is a tech company.

Other than that, MS always has some great prices around the holidays and the free shipping is sweet.
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Well when thousands of people, all at the same time, are trying to get a free copy of GTAV or FC4 or something else because of a glitch, I bet any website would curl up into a ball. :)

 
So seems like Microsoft store isn't doing their countdown to black friday deals.  Shame, I have a store near me and loved those in store options!

 
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