Microsoft has announced its “Festival of Savings” sale, offering up to R1,000 off the Series X|S consoles in South Africa. The six-day sale is set to begin on April 26th and will be available at participating retailers.

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According to Xbox South Africa, the discount will apply to both standalone and bundle versions of the consoles. The sale comes after Sony’s PlayStation Autumn sale for local gamers was announced at the end of March.

“There has never been a better time to #JoinTheXboxFamily than now. Between the dates of 26 April to 1 May, you will be saving R1,000 on your purchase of any Xbox console,” the company stated in a press release.

It is important to note that retail prices and discounts may vary depending on the retailer, so it’s always best to compare prices before making a purchase. This offer is a great opportunity for gaming enthusiasts to get their hands on the latest Xbox consoles at a discounted price.

The participating retailers, according to Xbox SA, are as follows:

  • Bash (Hi Online)
  • Braintree
  • BT Games
  • Checkers Tech X
  • Computer Mania
  • Everyshop
  • FNB Connect
  • Game
  • Game4U
  • Hi-Fi Corp
  • House & Home
  • Incredible
  • Makro
  • Nexus Hub
  • Sportscene
  • Takealot
  • Vodacom
  • Zapa Gaming