You can now buy the Ninja Slushi XL — and it's cheaper than the original
But, because we're pretty eagle-eyed for all things Ninja here at Tom's Guide, we've spotted the elusive machine available to buy for the very first time.
There's only one catch — the 96-oz Slushi XL is a Costco member exclusive. And while you can't see the price until you log into your account, we're seeing the price at $329 — that's $20 less than the standard model Ninja Slushi, available at Amazon for $349.Although we're excited to hear about Ninja's Slushi XL, the frozen drinks maker is not that easy to get your hands on unless you're a Costco member. Still, we're hopeful that this is a sign it will be more widely available soon, and we'll keep you posted about the latest stockist news.
So, what makes the Ninja Slushi XL such a good buy?
The professional-level frozen drinks maker can turn all sorts of liquids into servable slush in 15 minutes, thanks to its RapidChill technology. But unlike the standard Ninja Slushi, which only launched in July last year, the Slushi XL increases on the standard capacity of 64-ounces to 96-ounces. That's a whole lot more slush for a crowd.
What's more, for $329 you don't just get the Slushi XL, you come away with two highly desirable slushy cups, so you can sip your iced drink in true Ninja style. The cups match the Ninja Slushi colorways, and have clear lids and drinking straws.
As with the standard Ninja Slushi, you get five settings to choose from, including slush, spiked slush (for those who like to add a drop of alcohol), frappé, milkshake and frozen juice.
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