Where to get Microsoft’s next-generation console

There were two video game pre-order snuffs that were pretty confusing last week or so, and both the PlayStation 5 and RTX 3080 sold out in minutes, leaving many gamers upset and empty. They were able to scoop up.

Hope the pre-orders for tomorrow’s Xbox Series X | S will work. Dear readers, I wrote this buying guide to help you get the new next generation system tomorrow morning when pre-orders start tomorrow.

It contains links to the pages of the various Xbox Series X and Series S retailers, but some retailers don’t yet have links available, and some retailers look like placeholders. There is a page for Series X, but not Series S.

Please be patient as the links section of this article will be updated from time to time.

Below the list of retailers, I’ve also written some tips to help those who are considering pre-ordering. Since then You will compete with bots— And a potentially overwhelming server — it’s essential to be prepared. So if you’re on the west coast, get up early.

Here’s the location of the Xbox Series X | S tomorrow morning for pre-orders.

Below is a list of retailers in different regions offering All Access programs (see below for more information).

• United States (8 am PT): Best Buy, GameStop, Microsoft Store, Walmart
• Australia (8AM AEST): Telstra
• New Zealand (8AM NZST): spark
• United Kingdom (8AM BST): Games and Smith’s toys
• Denmark (9AM CEST): Electric giant
• Finland (9AM CEST): Giant
• Norway (9AM CEST): Buy electricity
• Sweden (9AM CEST): Electric giant

Pre-order tips

Nowadays, there is no guarantee that you will get a glossy new technology, let alone get a pre-order. This was not proved in uncertain words Miserable pre-order opening salvo for both Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and Sony PlayStation 5.. However, there are several ways to get ready, especially since we know that pre-orders will start on September 22nd at 8am (Pacific Daylight) / 11am (Eastern Daylight). ..

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Of course, retailers can break the embargo (Microsoft warns of retaliationTherefore, if you want to make sure you get the Xbox Series X | S console, log in in advance and start your internet survey. One Twitter account to follow when trading games Wario64.. If the pre-order starts earlier than the promotion, this account will almost certainly notify you. We’ll update new information, links, etc. on Tuesday morning, so it’s helpful to go back and make adjustments to this post.

If you have an account with one of these retailers, make sure you’re already logged in before you start your pre-order. Please save your payment method or make sure you are logged in to PayPal. Some say that if it’s also available in a physical store, you’ll need to use store pick-up because it’s more reliable. The only downside to this option is that you have to go to the actual store. This is what many people are trying to avoid these days, thanks to COVID-19.

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Also, make sure you are using the fastest machine you own. In general, online shops find computers to be more reliable than phones (often easier and faster to type on the keyboard than on the touch screen). If your phone is the most reliable device, use it. The site will almost certainly crash or slow down and want all the benefits you can get (including high speed internet connections).

Then it’s all luck. The PS5 sold out in minutes (or more) at some retailers. This is thanks to resellers who use bots to get as many consoles as possible and sell them on eBay and elsewhere at exorbitant prices. Purchasing through Microsoft’s All Access program could be one workaround here. It’s also a great deal. Through All Access, you can get Series X for $ 34.99 / month and Series S for $ 24.99 / month with 0% of APR funding. This price includes a two-year Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (a bundle of Game Pass and Xbox Live With Gold), typically $ 14.99 per month.

Still, there is no guarantee that you can pre-order your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X before its launch on Tuesday or November 10. In that case, you only have to buy it later. Frankly, the best advice I can give to most gamers who never need the most up-to-date gear is to wait. Certainly do not buy from Price Gauger. Not many titles will be released to justify next-generation consoles in 2020. Waiting until 2021 (or later) is a perfectly reasonable option.

See my case here when buying the Xbox Series S instead of the Xbox Series X.