After months of anticipation, we now finally know the official prices and release dates of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, set to launch on November 10th. We also know the pre-order date - September 22nd - but so far, Microsoft hasn't given out too many details about the next-gen pre-order process.
However, courtesy of UK retailer GAME, it looks we now have some more details. The company has reportedly sent out an email to customers telling them that pre-orders will begin at 8AM BST on the 22nd:
We're not sure whether this is the official time for every retailer (although it seems a good bet), and different times are likely to apply for different regions, but this at least gives us a good indication of when we'll need to be ready.
Microsoft hasn't given out figures about how much stock will be available for both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X at launch, but the company has previously said it's aiming to have "a large number of consoles available worldwide."
Will you be first in line (or the digital line!) to pre-order your Xbox Series S/X? Let us know below.
[source reddit.com]
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Still unsure where to pre-order from, personally... I think GAME and Smyths are the only places you can utilise the All Access programme in the UK. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I intend to pre-order the Series X on 22nd September....
Where I pre-order from, I haven't yet decided - still considering MS's 2yr Purchase programme with Game Pass...
@Olliemar28 In the official blog, I guess they have promised to add more retailers before launch.
That’s good as I won’t need to stay up to preorder until midnight, knowing preorders start at 8am on the 22/09/2020.
Thank you Game.
Will preorder from Game at that time for delivery to my house on release date 10/11/2020.
Game U.K. have never let me down on preorder for console release day.
I think I am going with Argos on this one. Easy to collect from them for me.
@Olliemar28 correct, these are the only two retailers who offer it and it uses Klarna or something for the credit.
@Rockboy247
Be careful with collection.
What if Covid strikes hard again and they stop us going out.
One reason I’m going with Game delivery.
@Dezzy70 This is a fantastic insight mate! Thanks for mentioning it.
I think I'll pre-order at Microsoft's online store. That's how I got the Xbox One X.
@LocalPenguin
You are welcome
@BlueOcean between quidco, and the ability to convert microsoft rewards to microsoft credit - i think that might be the way to go!
I still need to get a 4k TV, so I’ll be getting my Series X after that. I want to have a TV that takes advantage of all that power.
Plus, I have a massive backlog to get through.
@BAMozzy I’m planning on getting it through Xbox All Access. I’d just buy it in full if I wasn’t buying 3 Switch’s for each of the kids this Xmas.
Do you know how the monthly payment plan works? Do I have to go in-store to either GAME or Smyths or can it be done online?
@MaccaMUFC I don't know how its going to work or which stores will offer it. I haven't really looked into it yet and was considering going through MS directly if I choose to go that route.
Part of me wants to pay for it outright whilst I know I have the money in my account - I have been saving for quite a while to ensure I had more than enough to do so. My Kids are older now that I don't have that issue either but as I don't have Game Pass at all, and was considering it, it could be a good option - although I would still have months of Gold on my account.
@Rockboy247 Don't think Argos pre order for pickup. Think all there pre orders are delivery only. (At least in my area they are)
Amazon for me. Preordered PS4 through them and got it day 1 no problems.
@BAMozzy Xbox All Access will only be available at both GAME and Smyths, you can’t do this directly through MS. I’d just like to know how I go about buying the Series X through All Access and when I’m able to do so, I’m assuming when it’s available to pre-order on the 22nd.
@MaccaMUFC As I said, I hadn't bothered looking into it - I am surprised MS aren't offering that though as it seems much more likely they would over a store.
Anyway, like I said, I still haven't decided whether to go that route or just buy it outright on day 1
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