Invite-only Xbox Series X restocks are now happening — what you need to know

Invite-simply Xbox Series X restocks are now happening — what y'all need to know

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Microsoft's Xbox Series Ten panel is nigh-impossible to find in stock. And so at present Microsoft is borrowing a folio from Sony. The company is sending invite-only Xbox Series X restock e-mails, according to reader tips we've received.

The e-mails contain a unique link that allows you to purchase an Xbox Serial Ten direct from Microsoft. Receiving an e-mail doesn't guarantee y'all'll get a console — y'all'll still need to be quick to purchase an Xbox — just it certainly makes information technology somewhat easier to score an Xbox Series X console, especially now that Blackness Fri deals flavor has started.

Unfortunately, there'southward nothing you can practice to get onto Microsoft'due south invite-listing. (Other than having an active e-mail registered with Microsoft). Dissimilar Sony — which is nevertheless accepting registrations for its holiday restocks — Microsoft has been hush about its invite-only restocks. Our best advice is to make sure you check your spam box should y'all receive anything from Microsoft. In fact, we've received notices from readers saying they've found their Microsoft invites in their spam boxes, and so it doesn't hurt to check.

Microsoft Xbox Series X invite — (Paradigm credit: Hereafter)

Alternatively, Walmart will have Xbox Series X consoles for sale on Mon, November 22. The restock will exist part of the Walmart Black Friday deals event, which starts at 3 p.m. ET for Walmart Plus members. (The restock portion will start at 4 p.m. ET).

In the meantime, brand sure to cheque out our Black Friday Xbox Series Ten deals coverage for the best deals on games and accessories.

Xbox restock tracker — retailer links

Best Buy: Xbox Series X | Xbox Serial Southward (last restock November eighteen)
Walmart: Xbox Series X | Xbox Series Southward (concluding restock Nov 18)
Amazon: Xbox Serial X | Xbox Series S (final restock June 22)
Dell: Xbox Series X (last restock August 25)
Target: Xbox Serial 10 | Xbox Series Due south (concluding November 12)
Microsoft: Xbox Serial Ten | Xbox Series Southward (last restock October 28)
GameStop: Xbox Series X | Xbox Serial South (restock November 11)
Newegg: Xbox Series X | Xbox Serial S (last restock May 2)
Adorama: Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S bundles (last restock September 24)
Lenovo: Xbox Serial Ten | Xbox Series S (concluding restock March 16)
Costco: Xbox Series X (last restock November 16)
BJ's: Xbox Serial X (last restock July 8)
Kohl's: Xbox Serial X (last restock Apr 21)
Antonline: Xbox Serial X | Xbox Series South (last restock September 24)
Sam'south Club: Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S (last restock November 17)

As deals editor at Tom's Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is too an avid swimmer and marathoner. His piece of work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.