You Can Now Buy An Xbox Series X|S From Verizon, Believe It Or Not

Verizon PR Manager George Koroneos announced the upcoming Xbox Series X and S offering in a blog post on July 26, saying, “Xbox is here! Starting July 28, Verizon once again proves it’s the ultimate network for gamers by teaming up with Microsoft to offer Xbox All Access in select stores and online.”

The Xbox All Access service provided through Verizon isn’t all that different than the equivalent services provided at any other major retailers. You’ll need to pass a credit check, much like you would when purchasing any other device through a Verizon phone plan. If you succeed, you’ll get your Xbox Series X or S plus a two-year subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Microsoft promises 0% APR, meaning that you likely won’t be subject to interest fees on late transactions, as long as you do ultimately pay your bills.

Don’t be fooled by the pricing; Verizon claims you’ll pay as low as $24.99 per month over 24 months for the whole shebang, but that’s a bit misleading. That figure represents the cost of an Xbox Series S, not a Series X. It adds up to about $600, which is still a pretty good deal, considering that an Xbox Series S plus two years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate would normally work out to $660. The Series X will work out to $34.99 per month — or around $840 total — saving about $20 overall. Verizon is also offering several deals, such as a 50% discount on an Xbox Elite Controller, $40 off the Xbox Stereo headset, and 25% off the premium Razer Wolverine V2 Xbox controller bundle.