If you haven't been able to secure an Xbox Series X|S for launch day, you're not alone. Both systems have boasted high demand (particularly the Xbox Series X), and stock now appears to be very thin.
However, we've got some good news - you still might be able to get one on launch day. This was highlighted by GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg on yesterday's Dealer Gaming podcast, confirming that day one inventory isn't sold out, so you'll want to be on your toes this November 10th.
"Our retail partners have day one launch inventory. It's up to them how much they want to pre-sell or they want to wait and hold it for day one. My expectation is that they will largely hold most of their inventory for day one, but it's really the retailer's decision to make.
What I can say is launch day inventory is not sold out, there will be more units on launch day... we feel for fans that are trying to secure a unit, but I would say, be ready for launch day."
The Xbox exec also went on to talk a little more about the "unprecedented demand" that Microsoft and its retailer partners have received over the past few weeks, enthusing that they've "never seen anything like this."
Are you hoping to get your hands on an Xbox Series X|S on launch day? Let us know below.
[source youtube.com]
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Interesting. Those people who have received emails saying they won't get stock day one will surely be miffed by this or excited? Should they cancel their pre-order and purchase from stores day 1 or does this mean those stores are lying and they do have stock but are holding them back to sell out of stores or online day 1?
Does this mean anything for the all access purchases too? I'm not sure what the store gains for holding their stock back though?
Well, in Poland you can pre-order an XSX or S without issue. PS5 sold out in a matter of 2 days. Then again Poland has always been a PS country. I for one am happy because I'll get my XSX without issue on launch day
I have three secured to sell two to pay for the one. I'll be a sad boy if my evil plot fails.
Too bad only one per household.
That's good news for people who couldn't get an online pre order..
This is weird why would you not fill pre-orders first what is the point of preordering if you are not going to put everything you have in it?
Emails saying buyers might not receive their preordered consoles on launch day might indicate nothing more than that retailers are forbidden to ship the consoles before launch day and limited delivery resources will prevent one-day delivery. In other words, I bet most of those preorders will arrive within a day or two of November 10th.
Demand probably is higher than for previous consoles, partly because so many people are isolated by virus restrictions and partly because an ever greater portion of people are gamers.
I'm hopeful that I can get a Series X on launch day. But I wouldn't be surprised if retailers get hammered again and I can't get one before next year.
That's part of my game plan. If Amazon hasn't charged by card by the day before launch day, on launch day I am going to a local tiny towns Wal-Mart (had luck there with both the Switch and Lite) and waiting on them to open. If they get even one console I should be good, than I'll cancel the Amazon order. So at least I have a backup plan.
@Medic_Alert Seems to be a UK thing. I don't see them out of stock in the US....
@Medic_Alert where did you find them in stock I really want to get my nephew one but had no luck ordering two?
Ah we live in the colonies
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