I just tried to buy an Xbox Series S for someone as a gift (birthday present). In my area, my local Target store is showing "no longer sold in store" for both the Series X and the Series S. Best Buy doesn't have any in stock either, and shows pickup AND delivery unavailable for the Series S. Amazon doesn't have Series S in stock either. Has anyone else experienced no stock (assuming people actually WANT to buy an Xbox)?
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No Xbox Stock
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Loomy
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Did not check there, honestly because I despise them and would rather light money on fire than give it to them. I've hated them since I was a kid and they would sell "new" games for full price even though they have been opened.
Starter bundle says "sold out" when you go to try to buy it.
LectureMaster
Gold Member
Try dell.com
They actually have quite complete xbox console products and you often can take advantage of AMEX credit card Dell offer.
They actually have quite complete xbox console products and you often can take advantage of AMEX credit card Dell offer.
Mr Moose
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The white 1TB S is coming out soon.
Yeah, I knew that, but I did not think it was going to replace the 500GB version. Perhaps they are updating the outer box/packaging to feature Call of Duty and that is the reason it is sold out most places.Newest Xbox Consoles | Xbox
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The white 1TB S is coming out soon.
laynelane
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I remember that. Things haven't changed much, imo. A little while ago I asked about controllers and was told they only had used. I don't like buying used controllers because of problems in the past. The response was I could buy "insurance" to replace the controller if it didn't work. Basically pay extra for no good reason. I also don't buy from them because of their history and continued shadiness. I do buy from a local store which isn't part of a chain, but there's so few of those left that I didn't think it worth mentioning. Though is it possible one might be in your area?
cash_longfellow
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I remember buying a game one time as a kid, opening it and playing it and hating it so bad that I tried to return it less than 2 hours later. They would not refund me my money because it was now "used" even though they open them in the store to put the box on display. As a kid, it pissed me off so much that I have never bought from them since.
StereoVsn
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You should look for a used/refurb Series X. It’s a better deal overall with more storage and should last longer during cross gen period. Plus it’s good to have options around physical media.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
damn. those Xbox influencers where right.
The football game and COD are making Xbox to sell out
The football game and COD are making Xbox to sell out
Frwrd
Member
In all seriousness though, this is somewhat surprising yet it isn't at the same time. I'm not entirely sure what to think of it.
I mean, I'm quite sure MS|XB still has tons of yet-to-be-sold consoles in stock somewhere, and they'll benefit from getting 'rid' of them BUT I'm not entirely sure they even want to.
I bet they rather sell those precious Fire Sticks along with many months worth of GamePass Ultimate subs.
Then again, I'm a nobody in all this, so what do I know...
I mean, I'm quite sure MS|XB still has tons of yet-to-be-sold consoles in stock somewhere, and they'll benefit from getting 'rid' of them BUT I'm not entirely sure they even want to.
I bet they rather sell those precious Fire Sticks along with many months worth of GamePass Ultimate subs.
Then again, I'm a nobody in all this, so what do I know...
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Magic Carpet
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One of the Gamestops nearby has a Series X but none of the Gamestops have a Series S.
Best Buy is out of both in store but can get some online for pickup.
Target is out, I'm not checking Walmart, F Walmart.
Best Buy is out of both in store but can get some online for pickup.
Target is out, I'm not checking Walmart, F Walmart.
DaGwaphics
Member
The new models will probably hit soon. (white 1TB XSS along with the white XSX and the 2TB model).
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demigod
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Who’s your enemy that you want to gift them a potato machine?
KungFucius
King Snowflake
It's not terrible. I tried it yesterday. Works fine for the kids. Games show a little compression in the graphics and input lag is probably not noticeable to them. It's better than keeping a second PC available to them for these types of games and its better than having them play them on my PC.
King Dazzar
Member
The second hand market is very healthy here in the UK. Literally hundreds of them. Its as though people bought them and then realised they're a bit shit. A lot less Series X's.
*Nightwing
Banned
Microsoft already quitting the console wars confirmed?!? 
I'm guessing this started because suppliers weren't getting new stock out to certain stores.
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King Dazzar
Member
I was lucky and manged to get a second hand one with a manufacture date of August 2023 for £277. Spotless, no dust on the heatsinks or fan at all. All the other opened never used, all had mid 2023 manufacture dates when I was looking. So your date doesn't surprise me.
Shake Your Rump
Member
When I was young, they took returns within the return period regardless of condition. For the past ten years or so they have an exchange policy that depends on your “power level”, ranging from 3-10 days. You can exchange opened games once.
SimTourist
Member
Too late, completely sold out, you're gonna have to make do with an unpopular option like the ps5
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Get a PS5 Pro instead
Randall365
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Just giving the other consoles a chance!
MayauMiao
Member
Isn't it a bit mean to gift your friend a Series S?
Rambone
Member
The Gift of a Series-S. An excellent way to break off a friendship.
Every time they get frustrated due to lack of storage space and bottom of the barrel performance they will have you to thank. J/K (not really), it's a nice gesture. For $100 more you can get a PS5 digital at Target. Decisions.
Every time they get frustrated due to lack of storage space and bottom of the barrel performance they will have you to thank. J/K (not really), it's a nice gesture. For $100 more you can get a PS5 digital at Target. Decisions.
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