Anyone who has tried to find a PS5 or Xbox Series X this year knows how difficult it has been to acquire the desired consoles, although that may change in the coming months. As we head into the holiday season, which is likely to be full of great Black Friday deals, we may see more Xbox Series X inventory before the year is out. According to Christopher Dring (CEO of GamesIndustry.biz), Xbox Series X stock will improve dramatically over the holidays, in time for players to enjoy Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5, which is scheduled to launch in on December 5, respectively. November XNUMX. This means we may see the odd Xbox Series X Black Friday sale (and perhaps something on Cyber Monday as well), though we can't imagine the console itself being significantly discounted. If you're not looking for an Xbox, the standard PSXNUMX should thrive as well, though Dring noted that the standard PSXNUMX was generally better than the Xbox anyway. Hopefully, the surge in stock means we'll finally get every single console we wanted for a year, but if you want to maximize your chances of getting one, read on as we give you our top tips on how to get one. Xbox Series X.
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Unfortunately, we can't promise that these tips will guarantee you success, but if you follow our advice, you'll have a better chance of getting an Xbox Series X before consoles are gone again. The first step of the plan is patience. You will need them in abundance while you wait for the next drop in stocks. If you've resisted so far, don't get sucked into the hype and pay too much for an Xbox Series X from a reseller or get sold to a bogus reseller online. Only buy from official vendors you can trust and pay no more than €499 / €449 / AU €749 RRP, unless you sign up for a bundle.
![Mirando ligeramente hacia una consola Xbox Series X con un controlador apoyado contra el frente.]()
(Image credit: Shutterstock / Alex Van Aken) Next, you'll want to keep track of stock trackers so you can jump in as soon as you see an alert. As soon as we find out that Xbox Series X stock is available, we'll be sure to let you know, but you can also sign up for email alerts and follow people like TechRadar's Matt Swider on Twitter. he can be the first in line. Even if you're an hour late for a restock alert, we recommend checking stock on the site. It takes less than 30 seconds, and sometimes Xbox Series X consoles don't sell out as quickly as you might think. As orders are canceled due to payment issues or inactive carts are automatically emptied, the console may briefly become available again. Once you've found Xbox Series X stock, you'll ideally want to target bundles. Consoles that come with games, Xbox Game Pass memberships, and additional controllers tend to be less popular, especially with scalping bots designed to sweep Xbox stock as it becomes available. Resellers may not sell these lots for such a high margin that a reduced profit margin results. This means you'll have to pay a bit more for your console plan, but it's still cheaper than buying from a reseller (especially since at least you have something to pay more for) and you can still sell your unwanted bundled items later. to earn money or give them away as a Christmas present. I hope these tips serve you well this holiday season in your quest to snag an Xbox Series X. If you're in the market for some other juicy devices, be sure to check out all of our Black Friday buying tips here so you can get some great deals while you can. .