Nope, I grabbed it immediately at 8am, no problems at all.
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Xbox Series S/X Preorder Mega Thread (Worldwide Preorder Details in OP) - Starts Sep 22nd
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Nope, I grabbed it immediately at 8am, no problems at all.
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What country are you in? And where did you buy it from?
Link it so I can add it to the OP please.
New Zealand. I got from here (Still in stock too) https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/xbox-series-s-all-digital-console/33856647
Got my accounts for every US store mentioned in the OP (except for Sam's Club) ready to go. Got all of the pages bookmarked.
I'm ready for tomorrow.
same except I'm only aiming at Microsoft Store, I already have the store page open & ready to go
I'm also customer of amazon.de and I can agree when it comes to delivery and stock problem. I'm pretty unhappy with their own new delivery service as example but the only thing that never disappointed so far was the customer support. I personally always use the chat. Yes you're right, people there aren't that exited to help you, a lot of times, but still it's a live interaction with someone and I always prefer that over e-mail and so far I've got every single problem solved I've ever had. If you're in the 2 year time frame you always get your money back for everything or part of the money if there are smaller problems.
When we ordered 2 Switch consoles at release, there was a day months before release where the price dropped to 170€ for a really short time and I remembered that at release and they even f'n honored that after I talked to them and we've literally got 1 Switch for free and 300 bucks back.
And with problems of hardware accessories, you get money back to get a new one and can even keep that problematic part like controllers (cause when they are part of a console buy, what the hell are they gonna do with them?). Literally every other store like Game Stop or Saturn would have asked for that accessory.
If the console breaks (or has a problem but it's still usable), at least you can get a new one as replacement immediately and you have to send it back afterwards which is how it should be in general, everywhere. But it isn't unfortunately. You always have to send your shit in first at Saturn, or at the companies directly and I just don't want to deal with that shit and missing out on the product for weeks just because it's their fault. I did that a few times in the past with the 3DS as example which I've got at Saturn back then and I'm over that. I couldn't do it anymore, it would drive me crazy.
But I get your frustrations.
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Be curious to see anyone from AUS/NZ who has picked theirs up from the Microsoft Store.
Congrats lom1987!
Congrats lom1987!
There's another for EB Games too: https://www.ebgames.co.nz/product/xbox-series-x/267774-xbox-series-s-console-launch-shipment
X is sold out already
Hey guys, bit of a silly question but... Can you ( in EU ) pre-order the Xbox Series X All Access from the online Microsoft Store? Or is that deal on other retailers only?
Really? It was fucking me around with getting my store to appear in the drop down menu. Lucky that didn't take any more time than it did!
.......sigh.....I wanted to take an hour off work to get there like 30 minutes early but Im sure 6 people will be in line by then.
Not sure if I should even bother now..
The allotments are so small I doubt anyone going 1-2 hours early will get anything. This really is a surprise. The manager at mine was stunned. He was told on ps5 launch day by the DM to expect 2/3x more Xbox than ps5 and in many many places its less!
So I just got back from a quick recon of Game Stop stores near me. And...it is not looking good. Allocations are extremely tight and they are almost half of what they had of PS5's. Here is break down of 3 GS Stores:
GameStop#1: Had 18 PS5 Disk, 4 Digital....Xbox Series X 10 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
GameStop#2: Had 27 PS5 DIsk, 4 Digital....Xbox Series X 10 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
GameStop#3: Had 14 PS5 Disk, 4 Digital.....Xbox Series X 8 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
So almost half the amount of PS5 units. Now this is only the first allocation. Not sure and they were not sure when they will have more allocation. One Store Manager said they were told at least 2 people would spend the night. While the others said they have no idea what time people would line up. All 3 Stores had taken manually on paper a list of people and they will be calling them today...this list does not mean they get a unit just that they will be pre-ordering them. One Store Manager told me that some of the 10 units they have may be bundles, but won't know more till later in the day.
So all in all...seems at least in this small sample the allocations are significantly smaller than PS5 units. My game plan is still to go very early. My wife happens to work next to a GameStop and while she cant wait in line for me, she can tell me when she goes in at 630am how many people they have in line. The other GS is 15 minutes away which is where I am going. So my plan is that if I get to the store I am going too and the line is long at least I might get a chance if the other store does not have as long of a line.
Good luck folks...if this is any indication of how allocations are at other retailers it is going to be rough tomorrow.
GameStop#1: Had 18 PS5 Disk, 4 Digital....Xbox Series X 10 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
GameStop#2: Had 27 PS5 DIsk, 4 Digital....Xbox Series X 10 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
GameStop#3: Had 14 PS5 Disk, 4 Digital.....Xbox Series X 8 Units, Xbox Series S 2 units
So almost half the amount of PS5 units. Now this is only the first allocation. Not sure and they were not sure when they will have more allocation. One Store Manager said they were told at least 2 people would spend the night. While the others said they have no idea what time people would line up. All 3 Stores had taken manually on paper a list of people and they will be calling them today...this list does not mean they get a unit just that they will be pre-ordering them. One Store Manager told me that some of the 10 units they have may be bundles, but won't know more till later in the day.
So all in all...seems at least in this small sample the allocations are significantly smaller than PS5 units. My game plan is still to go very early. My wife happens to work next to a GameStop and while she cant wait in line for me, she can tell me when she goes in at 630am how many people they have in line. The other GS is 15 minutes away which is where I am going. So my plan is that if I get to the store I am going too and the line is long at least I might get a chance if the other store does not have as long of a line.
Good luck folks...if this is any indication of how allocations are at other retailers it is going to be rough tomorrow.
That's my worry if I wait in line for 4 hours then I need to get 2 controllers and a game or some crap
Wow, I see you EB games with the anti bot captcha. I hope more stores pull this out tomorrow to fuck over the bot scalpers.
I got an email from Amazon DE saying pre orders start 9AM
I guess they won't spontaneously open them over night
I guess they won't spontaneously open them over night
Not all game stops are doing this. I know for a fact the one I'm going to isn't.
Do they know already? If I call tonight and ask about bundles Should they know?
My gamestop has 1 series X and 2 Series S.................
One series X, fricking one.
So I was scoping out Game and Smyths' XAA pages because I'm considering trying to get All-Access tomorrow. Saw this bit of small print on Game's site that implies they don't do delivery on All-Access?
Before completing your transaction, please keep in mind that the person financing this Xbox All Access purchase must be the same person who picks up the Xbox console at a GAME location. You will be required to show two forms of ID when picking up your Xbox All Access bundle. This includes one government issued photo ID such as a passport or driving license, PLUS one proof of address such as a bill or bank statement dated within three months of the date of pick up. You will not be able to pick up your purchase without this identification.
I'd really rather avoid going to a shop if I can. Smyth's seems to deliver it though so...
Before completing your transaction, please keep in mind that the person financing this Xbox All Access purchase must be the same person who picks up the Xbox console at a GAME location. You will be required to show two forms of ID when picking up your Xbox All Access bundle. This includes one government issued photo ID such as a passport or driving license, PLUS one proof of address such as a bill or bank statement dated within three months of the date of pick up. You will not be able to pick up your purchase without this identification.
I'd really rather avoid going to a shop if I can. Smyth's seems to deliver it though so...
Also do we know if this is available for pre-order starting tomorrow? I def want one!
Mine did. I just talked to him again to confirm. Here is what I was told. The company is saying "we don't want ANY naked systems sold. You need 5 attachments" that said, it's up to the manager. My guy said he is going to ask people and really implore upon them they need to preorder some other things but he won't make them.
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They announced the pricing and availability of some accessories, but no mention of the external SDD.
Introducing Our Launch Line-up of Next-gen Xbox Accessories, Coming November 10 - Xbox Wire
On November 10, we’re jumping into the next generation of gaming with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. To ensure the most optimal next-gen gaming experience, we’ve created a new lineup of Xbox accessories, developed with you, the gamer, in mind. New Options for Your Next Controller We’ve...
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They announced the pricing and availability of some accessories, but no mention of the external SDD.
Introducing Our Launch Line-up of Next-gen Xbox Accessories, Coming November 10 - Xbox Wire
On November 10, we’re jumping into the next generation of gaming with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. To ensure the most optimal next-gen gaming experience, we’ve created a new lineup of Xbox accessories, developed with you, the gamer, in mind. New Options for Your Next Controller We’ve...
Ahh thx for the link. But ugh on no news about this...
I am suppose to get a phone call today from the Manager at one of the Stores. They are having a conf. call in a few hours to talk about the pre-orders and any details. I will post what they tell me when I hear from them.
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Xbox Series S All Digital Console
Buy Xbox Series S All Digital Console on at Mighty Ape NZ. In stock now. Xbox Series S an all-digital, next-gen console designed to deliver everything that is core to next-generation gaming – faster load times, higher frame...
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Sold out though.
I wonder if this was the case with the PS5 pre-orders too....
What in the entire fuck? Sigh...let me make sure I have all my websites ready for tomorrow.
Possible. I worked retail for 35 years and the way it use to work is you get allocations for pre-orders and they come launch you usually get some extra. The fact that Sony has already said they will have more units for pre-order could mean they had held some back or are pulling forward some of the units they had for launch above and beyond the pre-order allocations.
With that said it is pretty shocking to see the Xbox allocations at least from what I have seen.
Some crazy shit. Going to try to get one in person, but damn, 1 product lol.
Yes. I ordered from this same store and he, didn't force us, but stressed upon us thr importance of buying something with it. I pre-ordered the wireless charger.
I'm far too paranoid about signing up for All Access, running into an issue, and losing out so might just pay for the X outright. Super hyped and just waiting for 10AM at this point. Thanks for whomever mentioned the REDCard above, seems like Target might be the way to go for 5% off/cashback - whatever it is.
Correct, unless the share button is super important to you.
Is anyone just going to try to go the Amazon route or just afraid it won't arrive on time? I think I'm going to try and grab a spot there or at Microsoft's online store since it doesn't charge immediately.
I really need to commit to the PS5 or Series X (only getting one this holiday) and I really, really wish we'd get some comparisons with enough time to cancel one or the other, haha. For me, the PS5 launch is better but considering the absolute onslaught of developer talent at Xbox I can ride it out if the hardware is better (not just raw power) or there are significant advantages in third party games (OK, basically raw power here). The Series X would damn sure look better in my setup, too.
I really need to commit to the PS5 or Series X (only getting one this holiday) and I really, really wish we'd get some comparisons with enough time to cancel one or the other, haha. For me, the PS5 launch is better but considering the absolute onslaught of developer talent at Xbox I can ride it out if the hardware is better (not just raw power) or there are significant advantages in third party games (OK, basically raw power here). The Series X would damn sure look better in my setup, too.