Unfortunately, the console drought will last until at least early 2023. Sony and Microsoft are plagued by chip shortages and other woes. Buying a new game console has never been more difficult than it is now. So here are a few handy tips to still be able to score an Xbox Series X.
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The Xbox Series X and S were released on November 10, 2020. As stiff as the launch of the Xbox One in 2013, Microsoft’s consoles are now doing so well. The Xbox Series X in particular is hard to come by and hardly comes in stock. It’s no open secret that the Xbox Series X and S are easier to get than the PlayStation 5, but here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
As soon as we hear that there are Xboxes in stock somewhere, we will immediately report this on Twitter. With a few clicks you will have an Xbox Series X in your shopping cart. It can also be useful to turn on notifications, so that you are aware of a new drop as soon as possible.
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It is always useful to stay logged in on the website of stores. You can order as soon as possible when you receive a signal. If you still have to log in and enter payment details, there is a good chance that the Xbox is being claimed by someone else.
Do not immediately give up if the website indicates that there is no stock. Sometimes after a few refreshes you suddenly get the opportunity to buy one. So don’t immediately give in to bad news.
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Sometimes stores get stock that is only physically available in the store. You cannot see this stock online. So it might pay off to visit some brick-and-mortar stores and just ask if they have the Xbox in stock. Especially in small towns and villages you sometimes have a chance to succeed.
It might be tempting to buy an Xbox from a random guy for a little more money. In the end you just get ripped off. Certainly the Xbox is with a little effort to get right. By buying a scalper you are only shooting yourself and your bank account in the foot.
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If you really have no patience, then buying an Xbox Series S is also an option. Okay, the Series S is definitely not a Series X. Microsoft’s budget console is less powerful, has no disc drive and has less memory. For the less fanatical gamer, the Series S offers a great next-gen experience. The console plays the same games but in a lower resolution and sometimes a lower frame rate. If you don’t value that, this is the way to go. And that too for 200 euros less. The biggest advantage is that it is easy to get everywhere. Want all the bells and whistles of next-gen? Then you really better go for the Series X.
