Here’s where and when you can buy the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles

The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will both be available starting on November 10th, and if you missed out on pre-ordering, you might be able to snag one online on launch day. The Verge reports that due to the pandemic, combined with the high demand for these consoles, retailers like Best Buy and Target are only selling online. That means you won’t be able to walk into a store to pick one up — unless you’ve purchased it already online. Only then will you be able to arrange an in-store pickup.

Speaking of online sales, get your credit cards ready, because Walmart announced that it will be selling both consoles online on Tuesday, November 10th at 12pm ET / 9am PT.  And Best Buy encourages shoppers to visit their website to order instead of showing up at its stores. It has not listed set time slots for when it expects stock to be available.  It would be a good idea to keep your eye on other popular sellers like Amazon, Target, the Microsoft Store, GameStop, Newegg, Costco (if you have a membership) and Sam’s Club (ditto).

The Xbox Series S costs $299.99. Compared to the Series X, it’s far smaller, less powerful, and it has half the amount of SSD storage built in. It also lacks a disc drive.  The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option that costs $499.99. While the Series S is aimed at smooth 1440p performance, the Series X is focused on fast 4K gameplay.

If both of those options are out of reach for your budget, Microsoft offers an alternative to paying full price upfront for each console.  You can pay a monthly installment for either of them through the Xbox All Access Plan. It’s a financing option that lets you get the console upfront at no cost. You’ll be billed one monthly payment for the console and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate together ($24.99 per month for the Series S, $34.99 per month for the Series X) for 24 months. The plan is available at the Microsoft Store, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.

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