MICROSOFT LAUNCHED PROMOTION FOR XBOX ONE S

In the market for a new Xbox One S? Microsoft has launched a new promotion you may want to consider.

Now through October 1, you can get a free game of your choosing when you buy a new console at a number of retailers, including Amazon, Target, GameStop, and Microsoft's own store.

This offer is good on Xbox One S bundles that already come with free games such as the Halo, Madden, and FIFA bundles, so you're actually getting multiple freebies. Xbox One S bundles start at $300.

Some notes about this deal: it's not good on preorder games or secondhand consoles. Get all the specifics about the deal here on the Xbox Wire.

This deal comes right before the release of Microsoft's Forza Horizon 3, which comes out on September 27. You can read GameSpot's review here (spoilers: we liked it a lot).

The Xbox One was the best-selling consoles in the US for July and August, according to NPD data.

The new Xbox One S debuted in August; the system is 40 percent smaller than the original model and features an internal power supply. It also features HDR support for some games and comes with a new Xbox One controller that has Bluetooth support and textured grips. You can read GameSpot's Xbox One S review here.