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Xbox Series X and Series S pre-order times revealed

Microsoft has announced the exact times that players can pre-order an Xbox Series X and Series S.
Donovan Erskine
Donovan Erskine
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After an extended period of waiting, we finally know the exact prices and release dates for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. With both consoles set to launch in November, the time to pre-order and secure those purchases is upon us. While the PS5 pre-order became a bit of a fiasco due to a lack of communication, Microsoft reassured that they’d let fans know exactly when they can pre-order their next-gen console. That time has come, as Microsoft has revealed the specific time that Series X and Series S pre-orders will go live on September 22.

Fans will be able to pre-order an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S on Tuesday, September 22 at 8 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. EDT. Microsoft shared the information with users via email. In the message, the company also specified which retailers will have pre-orders available. Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Newegg, Costco, and Sam’s Club are all set to have pre-orders ready on the morning of September 22.

Pre-orders work a bit differently depending on which site you choose to order from. Amazon typically doesn’t charge a dollar until the item(s) actually ship, while Best Buy has been known to take out a hold on a buyer’s account. Just something to keep in mind when September 22 rolls around.

Pre-order is a bit of a touchy topic around the gaming community right now. Shortly after the PS5 showcase on September 16, pre-orders started going live at different retailers, despite Sony stating that they would be available on the 17. This led to a mad dash of fans scrambling to get their PS5 pre-orders in. Many were left out, as units quickly sold out shortly after becoming available. Hopefully, the communication from Xbox means that pre-orders for the Series X and Series S won’t be nearly as stressful.

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Donovan is a young journalist from Maryland, who likes to game. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge Scream nerd and film fanatic that will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_

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