The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch tomorrow, November 10, and unless you were quick enough to snag a preorder when they first went live on September 22, you may be looking to finally secure your Xbox Series X/S order on launch day. Microsoft has said that more Xbox units will be available for purchase at launch, though the company has given no official updates this week.
Though Sony has officially confirmed that PS5 orders will be online-only on release day due to COVID-19 safety precautions, Microsoft has not confirmed the same for the Xbox Series X/S. That said, we do expect all major retailers will stick to online-only for both consoles, so don’t plan to camp outside your local GameStop.
Which retailers will have the Xbox Series X/S on November 10?
One retailer, Walmart, has confirmed exactly when you’ll be able to order the Xbox Series X and S online on Tuesday. Both consoles will be restocked on Walmart.com at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET on November 10, so you’ll only have one shot at securing your Xbox order at Walmart. Meanwhile, the retailer has four different time slots for PS5 orders that day, so it’s unfortunate that hopeful Xbox buyers won’t have the same opportunity.
In Target’s Black Friday 2020 ad, the retailer confirmed it will have the Xbox Series X and Series S in stock online-only on November 10. No specific restock time was given. Order Pickup and Drive Up will be available as well as standard shipping.
Meanwhile, Best Buy has announced it will not have any Xbox Series X or Series S units in brick-and-mortar stores until 2021. The retailer would not confirm online availability for launch day and kept its plans vague, saying the Xbox Series X/S will be up for purchase on BestBuy.com when units are available.
Though GameStop has not confirmed whether it’ll have the Xbox Series X and S available online at launch, you can count on it showing up on GameStop.com sometime tomorrow. GameStop did share more concrete plans about Black Friday, saying a limited quantity of Xbox Series X and S consoles will be available in stores when they open at 7 AM on November 27.
No other retailers have shared specific plans for restocking the Xbox on launch day. To be prepared on Tuesday, you’ll want to be at your computer with payment info nearby and keep an eye on all major retail listings. You can also follow us on Twitter @GameSpotDeals for the latest updates on Xbox availability. In the meantime, catch up on our Xbox Series X review for our console impressions and more details.
Where to buy the Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X
Where to buy the Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S
Where to buy Xbox Series X/S accessories now
The new Xbox Wireless Controllers releasing alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S are available in Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue. They feature a more ergonomic design; textured grips on the bumpers, triggers, and back case; and an Elite controller-inspired hybrid D-pad for improved precision. The updated controllers also have a new integrated Share button for capturing and recording gameplay moments.
$60
The Carbon Black Xbox Wireless Controller is available to preorder for $60.
$60
The Robot White Xbox Wireless Controller is available to preorder for $60.
$65
The Shock Blue Xbox Wireless Controller is available to preorder for $65.
$25
This Play & Charge kit comes with a rechargeable battery and USB-C cable so you can charge your Xbox Series X controller while you play or in between sessions.
$20
Accessories brand PowerA has created officially licensed charging stands for the Xbox Series X and S to charge and display one wireless controller. They’re up for preorder now (releasing November 10) for $20 each. If you plan to pick up an extra controller along with your console, dual charging stations are also available for $30 to charge two controllers at once.
$220
Buying extra storage for the Xbox Series X or S is not going to be cheap. Seagate’s Storage Expansion Card is a custom PCIe Gen4x2 NVMe SSD and sells for $220. The extra storage doubles the 1TB storage space of the Xbox Series X and triples that of the 512GB Series S.
Xbox Series X games and subscription
Microsoft is pushing its Xbox Game Pass subscription for next-gen, which grants access to a massive, rotating library of games for a monthly fee, including the ability to play first-party games like Halo Infinite on day one. You can still preorder some of the biggest games coming to Xbox Series X and Series S now.
