Xbox and Taco Bell announce partnership to give away Xbox Series X consoles

Microsoft and Taco Bell announced a new partnership today, joining together for Xbox Series X giveaways. Starting on September 24, anyone who purchases a medium or large drink at Taco Bell, through the app or in-person, is entered into a contest to win an Xbox Series X. Per the fine print, you tin can enter up to three times a twenty-four hour period, though the contest is only available in the U.S.

Anyone who wins volition become an Xbox Series X bundle that includes the console, new controller and half-dozen months of Xbox Game Laissez passer Ultimate. Microsoft and EA recently announced a partnership whereby Xbox Game Pass Ultimate volition soon include EA Play at no additional cost.

The Xbox Serial X is prepare to launch on November 10 alongside the Xbox Series S. The higher-cease console volition cost $499, while the lower-spec machine volition cost $299. Preorders are expected to open on September 22.

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