Get a FREE Xbox Series S, headset, controller, and gift card when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet

One of the best Black Friday deals is back, and it’s quite the doozy. Right now, if you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus you’ll receive a free Xbox Series S, Xbox Wireless controller, $50 Xbox gift card, and Xbox Stereo Headset. That deal reminds me of Verizon’s broadband deal that proved popular last year, but this year the bundle is on Verizon 5G Home Plus, which is available in some areas that can’t connect to broadband.

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review: Razer’s Xbox controller almost feels like cheating, if you don’t mind the cable

The initial Razer Wolverine controller for Xbox demonstrated it could serve as a solid substitute for the Xbox Elite Controller and rival offerings. Since then, Razer has updated this model with the Razer Wolverine V2, enhancing nearly every aspect of the original design. However, it faced some criticism due to the absence of features like back paddles. Now, a fresh version is available, boasting an upgraded design.

I turned off these STALKER 2 settings and started having way more fun — but make sure you leave this one on

The STALKER games shine brightest when their immersive environmental aspects are fully activated – like when you’re gripping a weathered AKM as you cautiously move through The Zone’s dense, ominous autumn foliage, always alert for indications of bandit groups or mutant herds while the chilling silence keeps you in a state of constant tension. This series is renowned for its exceptional talent to engross players within its world, a skill that only a few open-world games can match. The recently launched STALKER 2 draws me in even further with its stunning graphics and cutting-edge sound design.

STALKER 2 interactive map: Find every stash, location, and more in The Zone

In STALKER 2, The Zone is staggeringly vast, encompassing a whopping 60 square kilometers divided into twenty distinct areas for you to explore. Each region is richly detailed with various points of interest such as faction bases, bandit hideouts, mutant nests, and zones of anomalies, along with numerous caches of weapons, armor sets, artifacts, and supplies hidden within these locations, plus a myriad of other structures that pepper the expansive open-world.

STALKER 2 PSA: Those Journalist stashes are treasure troves of sweet gear, so hunt them down ASAP

In STALKER 2, gear plays a crucial role. Since it lacks skill trees, special abilities, and fast movement options, the primary means to outmatch threats in this gritty shooter is through acquiring and using high-quality equipment. Whether you’re battling against hostile stalkers, dangerous mutants, or harmful anomalies, having effective weapons, durable armor, an ample supply of ammunition, and necessary resources significantly boosts your chances of survival and victory.