The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S may be available again for pre-order from Best Buy
Best Buy may have some pre-order stock again.
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What you need to know
TheXbox Series XandXbox Series Srepresent Microsoft’s gaming vision for the future, with a barrage of high-end gaming features never seen before in console gaming.Xbox Series X and S pre-ordersare already pretty much done, but sporadic stock has appeared at some retailers. Now, it seems Best Buy is showing stock for both next-gen consoles, although intermittently, so people may be able to secure pre-orders for a limited time. If you were looking for a chance to pre-order Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen gaming powerhouses, be sure to keep an eye on Best Buy (links below) to see if stock is still available.
The Xbox Series X is the beefy boi of the bunch, targeting a crispy 4K resolution at up to 120fps with its absurd 12TF of gaming prowress. The Xbox Series S, on the other hand, is aiming to offer a true next-gen gaming experience, with most of the same exact features as the Xbox Series S, but targeting a much lower 1440p resolution instead, and no disc drive. With these compromises, you get a much smaller console and price tag.
You can also check out some of thenew Xbox Series X and S accessoriesto go along with your new console, to get the most out of what next-gen has to offer. With support for up to 120fps, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and HDR, you might also consider investing in one of thebest TV’s for Xbox Series X and S.
The full next-gen experience.
Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s new flagship, as its most powerful console with over 12TF GPU performance and a custom SSD. It boasts up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS, full backward compatibility across four generations, and ray-tracing support.
Experience next-gen gaming for less.
Microsoft serves the next-generation for less with its budget-friendly Xbox Series S. The console packs the same high-performance CPU and SSD technology as Xbox Series X, while scaling back the GPU and removing the disc drive.
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