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[saintjules]

Xbox Series X and S preorders may face supply constraints at GameStop

Getting your hands on an Xbox Series X preorder tomorrow could prove especially troublesome due to extreme supply constraint.

venturebeat.com

Gaming fans may have as much trouble with Xbox Series X and S preorders tomorrow as they did with PlayStation 5 preorders last week. Supply for the new Xbox consoles is even more limited than it was for Sony’s machine, according to multiple GameStop associates that spoke with GamesBeat. Gamestop employees told us that they have around half as many Xbox Series X and S systems as they did PlayStation 5s. This will likely lead to a situation where the console sells out immediately after going up for preorder.

 

[LostDonkey]

Series X all access baby!!

Is it going live at midnight in the UK?

Just wondering if any point me staying up.

 

[Kagey K]

Awesome, ty. I think it’s 12 EST here (Canada).

It’s 11AM EST, 8AM PST, I’d hate to see you miss it by an hour.

 

[jigglet]

Will wait for a few years. My X1X will keep me going until next-gen starts for real.

It doesn't start till Sony says it starts.

 

[Barakov]

In for the XSX. Will be waking up early so I don't make the same mistake that I did with PS5.

It doesn't start till Sony says it starts.

So it won't start for another 3-4 years? Good to know.

 

[reinking]

I am ready to play Beat the Bot.

 

[Dolomite]

Getting the Series X babyyyy
Maybe not day one though. Deciding if I need to upgrade my T.V. first or not

 

[Bogroll]

Series X all access baby!!

Is it going live at midnight in the UK?

Just wondering if any point me staying up.

8.00am

 

[Silent Viper]

Neither, I’m afraid. No games exclusive to Microsoft have wowed me at all, and those that I’m mildly interested in I could always play on my laptop.

Not having any XBox exclusives is the single biggest mistake they have made going into this generation.

Games coming and now Bethesda joining MS. You bet your ass games coming

 

[Sir Vilhelm]

Which retailer are you all trusting to deliver on time in America? For the Xbox One I used Best Buy which seemed to be fine while Amazon missed their delivery dates.

 

[Bogroll]

XSX for me. I said to my son you can have the XBX as he uses the OG XB1. He said to me the other day "Dad i don't XSX, I'm not bothered about 4k I'll have the XSS instead" I thought err i never said that, but i couldn't break his heart so it's a XSS s well.

 

[CrashNBurn_281]

Changed voted after Bethesda purchase. Too big for me not to. Damnit man. I'll have both this gen.

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

Series X. I never upgraded my launch Xbox one and since have upgraded my tv to 4k. Looking forward to having everything at a higher resolution.

Question. I already pay for Ultimate and the way I see it, I might as well get a console out of it using All Access. Is there anywhere onlineI can do that? I kind of got the impression that I have to visit a store in person to apply for all access.

 

[Pantz]

Going to try for Best Buy again. Amazon is being too weird with their launch date shipping stuff.

 

[CatLady]

Series X. Didn't change due to Zenimax acquisition, I was always 100% Series X, but I do worry the news will make preordering even worse as I'm seeing a lot of people saying they're switching or adding Xbox purchase.

 

[Flying Toaster]

Series X. My local gamestop already said they imagine people are going to truly freak the fuck out when they see how few they have up for pre-order.

 

[RavenSan]

I'm gonna head to my local gamestop at about 11:30 -- they don't open until noon. Hopefully there's no line or anything.

I'll probably try and snag a "safety" console from Amazon at 11 sharp. Will cancel if I can get in at Gamestop.

 

[Kagey K]

This has been one of the most interesting, funniest weeks on GAF and it all culminates in getting this order in tomorrow.

So great here with you guys.

My biggest concern now is trying to make sure online orders get here on time or we lose a day for the holiday the day after launch.

 

[LostDonkey]

8.00am

Cheers mate!!

 

[FunkMiller]

Games coming and now Bethesda joining MS. You bet your ass games coming

No argument there though what will and won’t be exclusive still remains to be seen...

 

[93xfan]

I seem to be more excited about playing 360 games on this than new ones. Maybe I'm trying to recapture some of those memories from 10 years ago.

Don’t forget the a Perfect Dark remake and Halo MCC for nostalgia as well

 

[Sleepwalker]

Series X for me.

 

[LostDonkey]

I cancelled my PC gamepass recently so it will be good to get that back with All Access, gonna keep the XSX downstairs on the 4K TV and keep PC gamepass on my 1440p screen upstairs. Best of both worlds, it really is a stonking fucking deal for 29 quid a month.

I'll put my PS4 Pro in the bedroom now, Mrs likes to play Detroit and games like that.

So excited not been like this for a console launch for years.

 

[Miutojo]

I think I'm going to go to my local GAME to see how busy it is at 7:30am. If it's busy, I'll go to the nearby coffee shop and get my laptop ready for 8.

Anybody doing something similar?

 

[T-Cake]

Anybody from Australia and New Zealand here that can provide updates? You guys are first out of the starting blocks!

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Series X. Next gen looking good.

 

[FlyyGOD]

I've got a gaming PC, so I don't need an Xbox.

Good 4 u

 

[Sushen]

I see a few insecure Sony fans who had to rain on other people's parade. Just enjoy your toy.

 

[Aggressive Carrot]

For now it's neither. I have a PS5 reserved. I haven't decided when I'll get Series X.

 

[Aggressive Carrot]

Good luck securing an Xbox Series X/S. Hope things go smoother than PS5 pre-orders.

 

[TLZ]

Ordering 2 Series X and a Series S, can't wait.

And one pepperoni pizza please.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Not sure why I’m getting triggered reactions from other posters for my original post, can only go by what’s happened over the last few years and what’s been going on in the build up to today’s news. It hasn’t been good enough imo, Xbox can be better than what’s happened this generation and I want it to. (Now buy BioWare from EA ha ha)

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Anybody from Australia and New Zealand here that can provide updates? You guys are first out of the starting blocks!

Placed my pre-order for Series X in New Zealand. Stock is sold out in NZ. It seems like from forums posts in NZ. It sold out under 15 minutes.

Most online retailer websites did play up so few people are annoyed of the technical issues some retailers websites faced. Australia will not be online for their pre-orders for another 45 minutes. NZ gets it all first baby including launch hehe.

 

[orosballs]

I am ready to play Beat the Bot.

me too!!

 

[MarkMe2525]

Why the cringe tag? Are people not supposed to show excitement for a console launch?

 

[Jigga117]

Getting two series X one thru All access another thru Best Buy

 

[Silent Viper]

No argument there though what will and won’t be exclusive still remains to be seen...

PC gets all. So if you can afford high end capable PC then PC + PS5 best.

If not XSX with Game pass and ps5 2nd best choice

 

[sixamp]

I'm not sure where I wanna try and preorder from . I got a ps5 from Amazon and 1 from Walmart. I'm thinking I'll try bestbuy first then if that fails try microsoft

 

[saintjules]

It could literally be just one store in a small town. They also never had large system pre order numbers.

I'd be inclined to think the same. Seems VentureBeat spoke with multiple employees. Probably not from the same store

Xbox Series X and S preorders may face supply constraints at GameStop

Getting your hands on an Xbox Series X preorder tomorrow could prove especially troublesome due to extreme supply constraint.

venturebeat.com

supply for the new Xbox consoles is even more limited than it was for Sony’s machine, according to multiple GameStop associates that spoke with GamesBeat. Gamestop employees told us that they have around half as many Xbox Series X and S systems as they did PlayStation 5s

I'll see what happens tomorrow. I'm going on their line in the morning. Probably 2 hours before they open. Going to a less busier store to see. Will try getting All Access from my phone in the meantime when they open.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

Still no listing on Amazon UK. Are they going to go up at 8am?

 

[NeonDelta]

Will probably wait a couple of years or get a 3070 for my PC. My pc will handle everything fine in the next year or 2.

I’m conflicted Gaf, I’m edging back towards the Xbox series X now and get a ps5 once there’s a revision that looks better and is smaller. Then upgrade pc mid gen.

 

[OverHeat]

Why the hell people who are not getting one doing in this thread?

 

[CrustyBritches]

I called my local GameStop and he wouldn’t disclose the numbers, but said that they’ll be extremely limited. First come, first serve. 1 per household. $50 down on either unit must pay off before launch.

I’ll hopefully get a XSS. Pint-sized GP and Zen 2 box. It’s tempting to go for a XSX, but I’m more interested in a 3070ti or Big Navi variant.

 

[R6Rider]

Why the hell people who are not getting one doing in this thread?

Because there's literally a poll for people to vote?

 

[DrumNBassDanTTV]

Excitement is real! Hope i get one safely pre ordered, PS5 was a doddle thankfully .

 

[TLZ]

Oh man 7 mins

 

[Njocky]

Oh man 7 mins

Which country are you in bro? It's 9 hrs away in here in the uK.
Anyway, report how it went.

 

[TLZ]

Pre-ordered!

 

[Nikana]

I'm gonna give best buy and target a shot. If I don't get it day 1 I won't be too upset but I am gonna try.

 

[Elpidio Valdés]

Xbox Series X all day, everyday! I'm going to have my 2 PC screens open on different websites. I just hope I can get one. I'm not too confident though, motherfuckers out there are fast.