Amazon drops mind-blowing 'no console' Xbox bundle

Amazon has recently unveiled an Xbox "No Console Required" bundle that aligns with the launch of the Fire TV Stick Xbox Cloud Gaming app. This innovative bundle allows Xbox Game Pass users to stream games straight to their televisions without needing an actual Xbox console. Priced at $78.99, it offers a $40.99 discount compared to purchasing the controller, subscription, and streaming stick separately. The bundle includes a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, a wireless Xbox controller available in multiple colors, and a free month of Xbox Game Pass for new members.

This move by Microsoft into cloud gaming significantly broadens the potential user base for Xbox games and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. All players need is a compatible Fire TV stick, a Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Additionally, during Amazon's Prime Day, there's a special promotion where users will receive $7.50 in store credit when purchasing three months of Game Pass. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also discounted to its lowest price of the year at $34.99, providing an affordable option for streaming Xbox games, especially with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology enhancing performance.

Yes, with the new Fire TV Stick Xbox Cloud Gaming app and Xbox's Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream Xbox games directly to your TV without owning the console.

The "No Console Required" initiative is a significant milestone in Microsoft's cloud gaming strategy. Xbox Game Pass has already revolutionized the way players access games by providing a Netflix-style subscription service for gaming. With this new solution, Microsoft is making high-quality gaming accessible to a broader audience, eliminating the barrier of needing a physical console. This change could reshape the gaming industry by prioritizing accessibility and convenience.