Also unusual is that Walmart releases its stock in batches. They even say exactly when to expect new stock to arrive, usually either at 11:30 a.m. Sometimes the retailer lets you know a day or several days in advance. ![]() ![]() Walmart is actually the best of all the retailers when it comes to announcing upcoming Xbox stock before it goes live. But if the only Xbox you can manage to get is one that's bundled with items you don't want, it's not so nice. If you're lucky enough to get a bundle of items you would have bought anyway it's no problem. The bundling thing is something of a double-edged sword. And in addition to standalone Xboxes, it also offers bundles that include a new Xbox Series X or S, plus games, controllers, etc. GameStop tends to announce it will have new Xbox stock ahead of it going live on the site. Then the game starts over: the lucky few will go through to checkout, while the rest will have to wait until the button turns yellow again to try once more until all stock has sold through. If you're not so lucky, the "Add to Cart" button will turn gray and after a couple of minutes it will turn yellow again, and you'll have to tap the button again. If you're lucky, you'll go straight through to checkout. When it does, here's how it works: you press the button to add the Xbox Series X or S to your cart. Best Buyīest Buy also tends to get new stock out of the blue. Your best bet here is to follow IGN Deals or another Twitter account dedicated to such things. When new consoles come in, Amazon just switches its "Sold Out" button to "Add to Cart," and whoever happens to see it in time can try adding it to their cart. The online retailer never announces when new Xbox stock will arrive and be available. ![]() Speaking of retailers, each of the major retailers has its own quirks for dealing with Xbox Series X and S when it comes back into stock. It's also wise to keep your credit card on file so you don't have to mess with entering your details while the clock ticks down while you try to check out. On all the devices you might use to try to purchase a next-gen console, make sure you're signed on all the major retailer sites. Prepare Your Accounts at All the Retailers Here are some accounts to follow to know when new stock is available: If you really want a new console, you can also turn on notifications for when they tweet. In either case, your best bet for knowing when Xbox Series X and Series S are in stock is by following a Twitter account that tracks such things. While some retailers announce ahead of time when they have incoming Xbox stock, others just like to surprise people. ![]() How do you know when they come into stock? Follow Xbox Series X|S Trackers on Twitter But if you click them at any random time, chances are minuscule that you'll find them in stock. The first thing you need are the retailer links for the new hardware. But either console brings great new features like Smart Delivery (seamless upgrade to the next-gen version of games), 120 frames-per-second gameplay, and zippy loading speeds. Xbox Series X is geared toward 4K TVs, while the Series S is optimized for 1440p output. With many people upgrading to new TVs, they want a console that can make full use of the newest features. It's no surprise that Microsoft's new-generation consoles are tough to find.
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