Xbox has recently launched its Game Pass app on the Fire TV Stick, declaring, "You don't need an Xbox to play Xbox." Since then, Amazon has introduced a "No Xbox Required" bundle, which includes a controller, Game Pass subscription, and Fire TV Stick—everything you need to play Xbox games at home without the console. But, if you already have a controller or Game Pass subscription, there's still a potentially huge offer available that everyone can benefit from.
Fire Sticks are now up to 50% off right now during the Prime Day sales. The 4K Max Fire Stick is at its best price of the year, down to just $34.99 – $25 off the original list price of $59.99. It's a great deal, especially if you're equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology at home.
This device is an excellent choice for video game streaming, as the improved Wi-Fi chip can be invaluable in the long run. In any case, it's a great streaming device even if you just use it to watch Netflix. The next best deal is on the 4K TV Stick coming down to just $24.99, down from its $49.99 list price. Fire TV Stick Lite is also down to $14.99, and the standard Fire TV Stick has dropped to $17.99 for Prime members.
Xbox Gaming's availability on Amazon Fire TV Sticks allows people to play games directly from the app via cloud gaming. This expands the potential audience for Xbox games and, crucially, the Xbox Game Pass subscription ($25 off at Woot).
All you need is a compatible Fire TV Stick, a Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to stream Xbox games. Microsoft has also confirmed the wave two line-up for Xbox Game Pass this month, but has left plenty of room for the rest of the months for some potential surprises.
Best Xbox Prime Day Deals
There's notably some significant discounts on various Xbox products this Prime Day, including a great deal on a refurbished Xbox Series X, as well as sales on controllers and games. Xbox finds itself in an interesting position lately. Despite Microsoft owning major game publishers like Bethesda and Activision (the creator of Call of Duty!), its hardware is lagging behind both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. However, Microsoft isn't remaining complacent. They're making bold moves, such as enabling Xbox gameplay without the console and increasingly focusing on Xbox Game Pass. These deals are definitely worth checking out.
What Is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is a great opportunity to save some serious cash on your favorite hobbies, at least in my view. The annual summer sale features discounts on thousands of items, with new lightning deals every hour that you won't want to miss.
As one of the biggest sales events outside of Black Friday, it attracts many companies, including those outside of Amazon, offering exclusive discounts available only on Prime Day. If you're already a Prime member, you can access the sale without much bother. But, there's also a free 30-day trial if you're intrigued and just want to check out some of the new discounts.
Prime Day is absolutely one of the best times to buy physical video games and although you might not find discounts on major consoles during the sale, there are still plenty of deals to check out for Switch, PS5, and Xbox.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
