The Xbox Series X is currently low tide on the shelves, while the Xbox Series S is (discount) flooding. We offer an overview of the situation at the weekend.
You can finally buy the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. (Source: Netzwelt)
- Unfortunately, the bundle at Otto is now sold out.
- You can only get to the new console via detours.
- Microsoft’s Xbox Series S, on the other hand, is still available.
- Here the dealers even lure you with discounts
Microsoft officially released the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Germany, but demand is still high many months after the release.
The Xbox Series X is almost always sold out at the normal price, as is the limited special edition of Halo Infinite.
Bad weather in the middle of January, weekend, and again you’re wondering why there’s still no new console on your shelves. Things are currently looking bad again after Otto offered an Xbox X bundle. Right now, the only way is via Xbox All Access, which we describe below, or you can get them Xbox X in combination with a mobile phone contract with o2 (o2 Free M 20GB, one-off EUR 57.98, monthly EUR 34.99).
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Xbox All Access
There is still the possibility to buy an Xbox Series X in installments, but the offer at Cyberport is sold out online. Media Markt and Saturn also offer Xbox All Access, but only in local markets. If there is a shop near you, pay it a visit – or call in advance to inquire about the possibilities.
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With Xbox All Access you pay 33 dollars a month for two years for the Xbox Series X with Game Pass Ultimate.
Xbox Series S always available
Otherwise, fans can still order the cheaper Xbox Series S. The dealers usually undercut the RRP of 300 dollars. You can currently get the console for 269 dollars from Amazon and Microsoft, Otto asks 99 cents more. This is the current best price at which you can really strike. Compared to the Series X you save between 230 and 350 dollars.
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You should keep an eye on these dealers
If you haven’t had any luck so far, you should continue to check the stocks of various retailers. The following links will take you directly to the Xbox listings of well-known retailers.
Buy Xbox Series X for 500 dollars
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At Saturn, customers could register for a short time Order the Xbox Series X with a trick. It was possible to scroll down to a data comparison of the X and S models on the product page and still get hold of a console by clicking on the shopping cart symbol. This is no longer possible now, but maybe the trick will work again in the future. Just try it.
Can’t find a console at the moment? Microsoft has confirmed that the company will produce new consoles as soon as possible. So patience is still required. Or you can get the cheaper alternative now.
Buy Xbox Series S from 269 dollars
You can see a clear price difference between the two console models. Don’t be too quickly seduced by the lower price of the S model, because you absolutely have to know the disadvantages before you buy. Read more in our first Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S comparison.
Tips to order a new Xbox faster
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Currently, fans order video game consoles as soon as they make retailers available. So you don’t have much time to buy. We give you a few tips that will increase your chances.
- Open several shops in the browser and press F5
- Twitter-Bot Xbox Bot The sequel
- Create accounts with shops in advance to save time
- Sign up for our next-gen console newsletter (below the article)
Are you still undecided whether you should rather buy a PlayStation? Then take a look at our PS5 vs Xbox Series X comparison.
If you keep missing out on available consoles and only ever find sold-out consoles, then this is also due to the so-called scalpers. They buy up available contingents in a targeted manner in order to later sell them on platforms such as eBay at a significantly higher price.
Buy Xbox games cheaper
If you already have a console or it’s on its way to you, you’re probably already looking for games. We’ll tell you how to buy games for the Xbox Series X as cheaply as possible.
Xbox Series X im Test
Microsoft’s next-gen console
The Xbox Series X has often been called the most powerful console ever. In the test you will find out why this should be the case and also what we think is better than Sony’s new PS5.
Accessories for Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X accessories are also available. For example, the new Xbox Series X Wireless Controller M is available for around 60 dollars. The battery for the pad is already significantly cheaper.
The external SSD memory card for the new Xbox consoles is also available. You pay 240 dollars for such an expansion from Seagate with one terabyte of memory. You can get them a little cheaper here.
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If you now get a brand new Xbox and have set it up, there could be various difficulties such as error messages, as is usually the case with a console launch. In that case, take a look at our Xbox Series X problem and solution article. You might find the solution to an acute problem in just a few seconds.
Set up Xbox Series X
Setup
You can easily set up your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. We will tell you important information for the start of your new Microsoft console.
After buying a new console and several games, you may want to start saving again. We reveal how to avoid hitting your electric bill by putting your Xbox Series X on power mode.
PS5 also in great demand
And what about the competition? The PS5 is also sold out almost everywhere. Until you get hold of a copy, get your first impressions in our test report on the PS5.
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