Xbox Series S pre-orders: how to buy the new Xbox cheap in New Zealand

Xbox Series S pre-orders: how to buy the new Xbox cheap in New Zealand
Scheduled to arrive in New Zealand on November 10, Microsoft's Xbox Series S will officially be available for pre-order starting Tuesday, September 22, with retailers opening their digital doors from 8:00am AEST. The Xbox Series S's specs and pricing were officially revealed earlier this month, and Microsoft seems to have struck the fine balance between the two, offering a cheap new Xbox for those who don't mind owning one. disk drive. The Xbox Series S, formerly dubbed ``Project Lockhart,'' will retail for NZ€549. It's the cheapest digital alternative to the Xbox Series X. Yes, Microsoft is releasing not one, but two next-gen consoles this year. While this is definitely a step back from the Series X in terms of overall grunt, the disc-less Xbox Series S's specs are significantly more powerful than its (now discontinued) predecessor, the Xbox One S All-Digital console, and the CPU, GPU, and SSD storage just track what you'll get from the X-series. Want to know more? Here's everything we know about the Xbox Series S, including where to pre-order on September 22. Get the best Xbox Series X deals before everyone else! We'll send you pre-order details and the best Xbox Series X deals as they become available. Please send me details of other relevant Techradar products and future brands. Please send me details of other relevant third party products. No spam, I promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and we will never share your data without your permission.

Xbox Series S release date

Precios de Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S

(Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series S (Project Lockhart) is real and that its next-generation digital console is coming on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This means that the new Series S will launch alongside the most expensive Xbox Series X.

Xbox Series S price

Xbox Serie X

(Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has pushed back on endless price speculation for the Xbox Series S, revealing that the console will cost NZ €549 via its official Twitter account. This is in line with the fact that the Xbox Series S is a cheaper alternative to the Xbox Series X. When compared to the Xbox Series X price of NZ €799, the Xbox Series S cuts that significantly by NZ €250. Xbox Series S will be an attractive proposition for those looking to experience next-gen gaming without breaking the bank.

Xbox Series S pre-orders in New Zealand

Microsoft Store
As with the Xbox Series X, Microsoft likely has the largest inventory available for its cheapest, discless Xbox Series S console. Pre-orders are open from September 22, and if you order from the Microsoft Store, you get free shipping on the console anywhere in New Zealand.

JB HiFi
Officially confirmed as one of the retailers to open pre-orders from September 22, JB Hi-Fi is expected to have a large allocation of Xbox Series S consoles as it is one of the largest chains of New Zealand physical retailer. . With that being said, we recommend showing up early to secure your console.

EB Games
New Zealand's largest games retailer will accept a trade-in of the console for the Xbox Series S, which will significantly reduce its price. If you choose to trade in your Xbox One S console, you'll get the Xbox Series S for NZ$299. This offer is for online pre-orders only, so get your mouse ready on September 22; we imagine they will sell out quickly.

Xbox Series S on Xbox All Access

The Xbox Series S will also be available on Microsoft's Xbox All Access subscription service in select regions, and luckily New Zealand is one of them. Xbox All Access includes the console with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a 24-month plan (giving you access to the latter for as long as it lasts) for NZ €39 per month, with no up-front fees. In New Zealand, Xbox All Access is offered exclusively through Spark as an add-on to an existing postpaid mobile or broadband plan, with pre-registrations open now.

Xbox All Access – Available to eligible Spark customers For those who want to avoid losing a lot of money all at once for an Xbox Series X or Series S, an Xbox All Access subscription may be the best option. In New Zealand, prices start at NZ €39 per month for an Xbox Series S and NZ €52 per month for a Series X, each with a 24-month plan. If you'd like, click the button below to visit the Spark site for more information; Please note that you will need to be a Spark postpaid mobile or broadband customer to sign up.

Xbox Series S: Specifications

Especificaciones de Xbox Series S

(Image credit: Twitter/@_h0x0d) Microsoft revealed exactly what its cheapest Xbox can do in the console's official launch trailer, which you can watch below.

The Xbox Series S is up to 60% smaller than the Xbox Series X, making it the smallest Xbox ever. Games will target 1440p resolution instead of 4K on Xbox Series X and will be capable of 120 frames per second. It also supports ray tracing, 4K media playback, 4K game upscaling, variable rate shading, and variable refresh rates just like on Xbox Series X. The console is fully featured. digital, meaning there's no disk drive and it has a custom 512 GB NVME SSD. If you're worried about running out of disk space, Microsoft will also release a 1TB expansion card. An external hard drive can also be used to store Xbox One games and backward compatible titles. The Xbox Series S will also support Spatial Sound, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision through streaming media apps at launch. Dolby Vision support for games will also be a first for next-generation Xbox consoles in 2021.

Xbox Series S: a digital gateway

Pase de juego de Xbox

(Image credit: Xbox) The Xbox Series S will primarily serve as the digital gateway for Microsoft's game streaming service Project xCloud and its ever-evolving Xbox Game Pass service (which now also includes EA Play for Xbox). Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for subscribers). PERSONAL COMPUTER.). The xCloud project aims to take advantage of existing Microsoft data centers around the world, literally loading servers with components from multiple Xbox One consoles and using them to run streamed games directly to the mobile device of your choice. . This means gamers will be able to play Halo Infinite, Forza, and other great classics on consoles and PC on their Windows 10 phones, tablets, or PCs. Xbox Game Pass, meanwhile, is essentially a Netflix for games, allowing players to subscribers digitally access many Xbox games. The service has grown tremendously since its launch in 2017, boasting more than 10 million subscribers. Services like Project xCloud and Xbox Game Pass prove that physical drives aren't always necessary, and Microsoft offers plenty of content for those who choose to go digital only. The Xbox Series S will undoubtedly carry this initiative into the next generation, proving that these services alone can support a next-gen console.

You might also be interested ...