I'm guessing the S will pick up momentum around the holidays. People pre-ordering now are mostly enthusiasts, who will definitely want the most powerful console.
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Xbox Series S/X Preorder Mega Thread (Worldwide Preorder Details in OP) - Starts Sep 22nd
- Thread starter GK86
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I don't know why people find it so hard to see who the target audience are for the S. Those people don't pre-order launch consoles. They almost certainly don't realise the Series X or S exist yet.
Yep the people that will by S doesn't even know it exists yet.
I keep saying that the Series S will really take off when the cross-gen period ends and people want to buy a console to continue to play games.
I was 12th in line yesterday and they had 10 between the two models. Went into my car. 5 minutes after orders went live I got my Series X pre-ordered via Walmart. Ironically got that and PS5 through the online mess.
It's a bit weird that Gamestop wanted you to pay upfront for the Console in full? Let alone when it's technically not a confirmed pre-order. Felt more like they would get you one in good faith, or maybe I got that part wrong?
Yeah, the more I thought about it I'm glad I got the Series X. I don't plan on using many discs, but it'd be cool if I can just stick Xbox 360 and One games in there if I find them on sale somewhere. Tons of games I missed out on. Plus, it's better to be safe than sorry. I know Microsoft says the games will look the same outside of resolution and stuff, but I can see the headlines now about certain games running like shit on the Series S.
Better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks everyone, it worked! Can't wait to play game pass titles come November
Amazon currently is selling Xbox gift cards for ten percent off, btw. I believe you can use that credit to buy an Xbox from the MS store.
Back then you needed a tremendous mustache to pre-order a video game. That video screams 1988.
I'm totally referring to this as the "blue conspiracy" controller, moving forward.
Just ordered Xbox All Access - Xbox Series X at Elgiganten, Bromma in Sweden, took about 30min.
For some reason you can only order Xbox All Access in one of their stores and not online.
The cashier had no clue what I wanted to order so I had to get hold of a salesman in the Gaming department who knew about Xbox All Access, however he needed help from one of his colleagues, named Bamse, who knew the "Game pass code" to complete the pre-order.
To get a receipt for my pre-order I had to go back to the cashier and she wanted me to pay the full sum of 8880:- SEK. I told her it should be a monthly fee and that I shouldn't pay the full sum upfront. After a few minutes asking several colleauges she ran for Mr Bamse who helped her to print out my receipt.
They told me I should be able to pick up the unit at launch day.
If any swedes are looking to order Xbox All Access at Elgiganten, Bromma, then ask for Bamse and save yourself some time and hassle.
For some reason you can only order Xbox All Access in one of their stores and not online.
The cashier had no clue what I wanted to order so I had to get hold of a salesman in the Gaming department who knew about Xbox All Access, however he needed help from one of his colleagues, named Bamse, who knew the "Game pass code" to complete the pre-order.
To get a receipt for my pre-order I had to go back to the cashier and she wanted me to pay the full sum of 8880:- SEK. I told her it should be a monthly fee and that I shouldn't pay the full sum upfront. After a few minutes asking several colleauges she ran for Mr Bamse who helped her to print out my receipt.
They told me I should be able to pick up the unit at launch day.
If any swedes are looking to order Xbox All Access at Elgiganten, Bromma, then ask for Bamse and save yourself some time and hassle.
Hey, I'm from Indiana, too! I wonder where that guy is now and, if he's alive, we need to find out if he ever found a store that had it. 😁
I feel like the series S is basically for Black Friday and Christmas shoppers.
You all actually expect me to believe the 'bought 6 extra for my friends, 3 backups for myself, and a couple extra systems in case the dog wants to play' bullshit ?
Quick question, does anyone know if the series S comes with a trial of gamepass? I got my nephews an S and im hoping it comes with a small trial of gamepass so i can convince my sister to subscribe them to it.
Nope!
Go buy yourself a Shock Blue Series X controller. :)
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That is tempting!
I can't believe there aren't a bunch of people hounding Amazon about the Series S never going up. Its been a near 24 hours and like no one is upset that they never offered it? I expected Amazon being forced to give a statement why they only had the Series X for pre-order or if/when they plan to put up the other one
Oh man. I tried to buy a series X through Microsoft yesterday using All Access. I was approved but then my order didn't go through because it had already sold out. I just got a notification that Citizens Bank inquiry already hit my credit report. Has this happened to anyone else? What am I supposed to do now?
I was lucky and got a PS5 disk version and an XSX both from Amazon via links the kinds folks on this thread posted. Thanks to everyone! Now I'm waiting on the accessories to be available. I'd like to score the expansion SSD for the XSX,
I'd be VERY surprised if it doesn't come with a free trial in the box. Even my Xbox One S I bought 2-3 years ago came with a Game Pass trial. I'd feel pretty confident you'll get one with the Series S :)
Your first question depends on the retailer you're dealing with. I'd contact them by phone or ask them in person.
Second question: Yes, any game/accessory that works on Xbox One will work on the next gen Xbox consoles :)
Yes to both of those questions. Your going to have a hard time coordinating it though so your much better off just securing a preorder first and then worry about selling your Xbox to whoever it is easiest to do so with, probably gamestop or Amazon.
For those with experience in hardware failures, I suggest buying the Microsoft Complete Coverage for $49. I had it for my last One X and it covered the HDMI retimer chip repair/warranty replacement after the standard warranty expired. It also allows for peripheral replacement including the Elite Controller.
Can add it even if you didn't buy through Microsoft:
Option 2: Add within 45 days of device purchase²
Already have a new Surface or Xbox but didn't get Microsoft Complete? No problem—using your new device, visit either the Microsoft Store app or Xbox Store app. Search "Microsoft Complete" and choose your option.
Microsoft Complete - Protection Plan for your Surface or Xbox- Microsoft
Microsoft Complete - Protection Plan for your Surface or Xbox covers your device up to 2 years for Surface, and up to 3 years for Xbox
www.microsoft.com
Can add it even if you didn't buy through Microsoft:
Option 2: Add within 45 days of device purchase²
Already have a new Surface or Xbox but didn't get Microsoft Complete? No problem—using your new device, visit either the Microsoft Store app or Xbox Store app. Search "Microsoft Complete" and choose your option.
I checked my bank and Best Buy took the PayPal immediately for my X, which is exactly what I wanted. So now that's paid off and done I don't have back to back charges for when Ps5 launches
