Throughout December, the Xbox Series X and Series S have been restocked at most major retailers. Restocks at retailers such as GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, and Microsoft have been sporadic and unpredictable–well, except for the fact that the consoles always sell out fast. Ever since Microsoft’s new consoles launched in November, it’s been incredibly difficult to find stock at list price. Both the Series X and Series S are currently out of stock at all major retailers. With the new year approaching, we’ll have to just wait and see if the consoles become easier to find.
If any retailers announce restock times for the Xbox Series X or S in the coming weeks, we’ll include those details here. In the meantime, here’s what we know about Xbox Series X availability at GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, and more. The most recent restocks have estimated shipments well after the holidays. Keep this in mind, as unless you are offered in-store pickup, it probably won’t be delivered in time for Christmas. In fact, it could be a few weeks into the new year before you actually have the system in your hands.
Where to buy the Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X released on November 10 and are sold out everywhere.
Xbox Series X availability at GameStop
We don’t know when you’ll be able to buy an Xbox Series X from GameStop again. Recent restocks at GameStop mainly focused on bundles for both the Series X and Series S, though some standalone consoles were available.
Xbox Series X availability at Best Buy
We don’t know when you’ll be able to buy an Xbox Series X from Best Buy again.
Best Buy has confirmed it will not have any Xbox Series X or Series S units in brick-and-mortar stores until 2021, and the store told GameSpot the Xbox Series X/S will be up for purchase on BestBuy.com whenever units are available. We’ve seen next-gen consoles pop up on Best Buy’s website without much warning. The most recent of these appeared on December 21.
Xbox Series X availability at Walmart
We don’t know when you’ll be able to buy an Xbox Series X from Walmart again. Walmart’s most recent restocks happened a week before Christmas and were handled better than previous restocks at the retailer. Walmart designated a set time, like usual, but this time around the retailer staggered sales across a wider window, which seemed to make the website run smoother.
Xbox Series X availability at Amazon
We don’t know when you’ll be able to buy an Xbox Series X from Amazon again.
Amazon has had very little Xbox Series X|S inventory since the consoles first launched on November 10, and there’s no word on a restock in the near future. Amazon’s listings even say, “We don’t know when or if this item will be back in stock.”
Xbox Series X availability at Target
We don’t know when you’ll be able to buy an Xbox Series X from Target again. Target had consoles in stock during Black Friday, but the retailer has been mostly silent throughout December.
Xbox Series X availability at other retailers
Electronics store Newegg said on Twitter that it’s expecting to get more Xbox Series X inventory in December, but no specific restock date was given. Newegg usually announces Xbox restocks the day of–sometimes just 10 minutes beforehand–so following it on Twitter is a good way to get notified.
We’ve seen sporadic restocks on the Microsoft Store, but they’re never announced ahead of time. The latest Xbox restock from Microsoft’s own store was on December 8.
If you miss out on restocks at the major retailers, reseller sites like StockX have plenty of units available, though be prepared to pay more than list price. Right now, buyers are asking around $380 for the Series S and $620 for the Series X. If you do buy from a reseller, make sure the Xbox console you’re getting has the right type of plug for your region.
Xbox Series X|S accessories
A wide range of Xbox Series X headsets, controllers, and other accessories are available.
The great thing about Xbox Series X accessories is that the vast majority of products that were compatible with Xbox One work with the Series X and S as well, including headsets and controllers.
New Xbox Wireless Controllers released alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S, and they’re 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.
Xbox Series X|S games and Game Pass 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. New subscribers can sign up for their first month of Game Pass Ultimate for $1–do this before you take advantage of any Game Pass deals online. You’ll also get an extra month of Game Pass Ultimate for free if you turn on recurring billing (it has to be turned off before you redeem a code in order to get the prompt).
Check out our list of all the Xbox Series X launch games available at launch as well as new Xbox games coming soon.
