Microsoft’s official list price for the new Xbox is $ 500 or $ 300, depending on the model. The Xbox X Series (which comes with an optical drive and outputs in 4K resolution) costs $ 500, while the more modest Xbox Series S lists for $ 300. The Series S has a slower processor, less internal storage, 1440p output instead of 4K and no optical drive. Despite crippling inventory shortages, all the major retailers respect this price and sell the consoles at Microsoft’s price. However, due to the chronic out-of-stock status, this means that it is the only true market to sell the Xbox Series X / S through retailers, where it is regularly sold for no less than twice the price.
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When retailers got stock for months and issued units for sale, they were sold out within minutes for months, thanks to resellers’ use of bots that complete transactions much faster than any human. Some retailers have started cracking down on these reseller bots, but the bots prevent many people from getting consoles. These bot-acquired consoles are resold at a premium. On eBay, for example, it’s possible to get the Xbox Series X for between $ 700 and $ 1100. Some of the more expensive deals are actually bundles that include accessories and games, but they are still very expensive and not a good value, especially since you probably will not buy the accessories if you have a free choice.
We have been offering the same advice for months now: Wait until you can get an Xbox Series X at the $ 500 retail price and avoid traders and bundles.
Meanwhile, Xbox inventory is booming, and gamers with fast response times have managed to pick up a console. We keep an eye on the stock declines and let you know when there is on hand. Feel free to look at us Xbox Series X Reload Status Item for more details. Below is a list of all the major retailers (and some reputable retailers, if you absolutely must do so) to help you get your own console.
Xbox Series X Dealer and Dealers
When it is in stock. Amazon sells the Xbox Series X for $ 500 and the Xbox Series S for $ 300 from the same product page.
Best Buy lists the Xbox Series X for $ 500 on this page.
GameStop is offering the Xbox Series X for $ 500.
This is Target’s product page for the Xbox Series X, where the console sells for $ 500.
Walmart is offering the Xbox Series X (when in stock) for $ 500. You will also want to visit the Xbox landing page for both new consoles.
NewEgg sells both the Xbox Series X for $ 500 and the Xbox Series S for $ 300 on this page.
We recommend that you wait for stock to appear at regular retailers so that you can purchase an Xbox Series X at the regular price. If you can not wait, you can find Xbox Series X consoles on eBay with an offer of about $ 500, but the actual selling prices are closer to $ 850 and higher.
If you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars over the list price, StockX is a reliable eBay-style website that lets you buy new Xbox consoles. That said, the lowest price we could find is around $ 650 and averages closer to $ 800.
This story is regularly updated with the latest Xbox Series X news.
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