Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. It’s been tough to recommend the Xbox Series X recently, especially at the $649 price it has sold at since last October . But if you’re thinking about getting one, at least consider the Forza Horizon 6 -themed console bundle you can get at Best Buy that’s just $10 more than the usual inflated price. The set includes the Series X with a 1TB SSD, Forza Horizon 6 on disc, and the wild limited edition wireless controller inspired by the game — a $180 value. Sure, you could just get a Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play Horizon 6 on its May 19th launch day, but then you’d miss out on the free controller. The best time to have bought an Xbox Series X was when it launched in 2020, or shortly after (people shouldn’t forget that it used to occasionally sell for $350).…