Xbox Series X: How to Pre-Order Xbox Series X, Series S in India
As quickly as pre-orders for the next Xbox were made available, several retailers appear to have already sold out.
Amazon, Target and Walmart are among the retailers showing pre-orders for the Xbox Series X have sold out. "Preorders have sold out," reads a message on Target's website. "Check back on release date."
India pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and Series S are now live on
Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital. The more affordable Series S at
Rs. 34,990 offers a disc-less all-digital next-gen gaming experience,
while the Rs. 49,990 Series X ships with a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive and has
more RAM and storage, a faster CPU, and a better graphics card. While
both Series X and Series S are capable of 4K gaming up to 120fps, the
Series S is targeted towards just over full-HD resolution (1440p) while
the Series X is meant for those who have a 4K TV at home. The Xbox
Series family launches November 10 in India. Stocks seem to be running
out fast for the Series X, but there are still some options left, and
the Series S seems is still available for pre-orders at the time of
writing.
On Walmart, the Series X is shown as "out of stock," while Amazon's listing reads as "currently unavailable." A listing on Best Buy shows the video game console from Microsoft as "coming soon."
Consumers had the chance Tuesday to pre-order the Xbox Series X and Series S ahead of its Nov. 10 launch. The Series X will sell for $499, while the Series S goes for $299.
Consumers could also pre-order the new Xbox consoles through Microsoft's All Access program, where you can get the Series S or X and two years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $24.99 per month for 24 months. Those preorders opened at 11 a.m. ET in the U.S. at the Microsoft Store, Best Buy, Gamestop and Walmart.
The initial process for snagging a console was rocky, based on reactions from social media. Some users reported issues such as pages not working or orders disappearing from carts. Amazon's page, for example, worked intermittently as eager fans rushed to snag the device.
September has been a huge month for video game fans, as pre-orders for both the Xbox Series X and S as well as Sony's PlayStation 5 launched ahead of their holiday releases. The PS5 will be available Nov. 12 starting at $399.99.
How to pre-order Xbox Series X, Series S on Amazon India
Amazon India is offering both Series X and Series S, but at the time of writing, it's seemingly already run out of stock on the more powerful option. You can sign up to be notified if Series X stock returns. With the Series S, Amazon India says to expect a delivery by November 12, which is two days after the official global launch date.
There are many special discounts and financing options available on Amazon India. You can get a no-cost EMI with Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card for a period of three or six months. You can also get a 5 percent cashback (for Amazon Prime Members) from Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card, which will be credited to your Amazon Pay balance.
ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda are offering Rs. 1,500 instant discount on EMI transactions (Debit Card for ICICI and Credit Card for Baroda) with Series X and Series S.
Amazon has a 10-day replacement policy (no returns) and a one-year warranty on Series X and Series S.
How to pre-order Xbox Series X, Series S on Flipkart
Xbox series x, how to pre-order series s on flipkart Flipkart currently has stock for both the Series X and Series in select pincodes, but was showing both out of stock in the morning. Flipkart will deliver both by 14 November, which is four days after the official launch date.
If you are offering 5% cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, then on Series S, Flipkart is offering. You only get Rs. If you buy an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card for Rs 200. You can also pay this with EMI available on most major cards including American Express, Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered, SBI and Yes Bank.
With the Series X, you can choose from all the discount and financing that are available with the Series S Plus, you also have the option to take Rs. 1,500 instant discount on Federal Bank Debit Card and Debit EMI transactions.Lastly, you will get an additional Rs. Can score. If you have 500 Flipkart "Super Coins", switch to Series X and Series 500.Flipkart has a 7-day replacement policy (no return) and a one-year warranty on the Series X and Series S.
How to pre-order Xbox Series X, Series S on Reliance Digital
At the time of writing, Reliance Digital also had stock for both Series X and Series S. Reliance will dispatch both new Xbox Series consoles on November 11, a day after the official launch, but it doesn't provide a delivery date unlike Amazon India or Flipkart.
For special offers, you get Rs. 5 percent cashback on ICICI Bank and Citibank credit card EMI transactions, or Rs. Cashback of 1,500 on RBL Bank Credit Card EMI transactions. Additionally, Reliance Digital is available for free at Rs. 2,499 Google Home Mini, though this special offer expires September 30.
EMI transactions are available on Reliance Digital with all major credit cards including American Digital, Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered, SBI and Yes Bank.
Reliance Digital has a 10-day replacement policy (no return) and a one-year warranty on the Series X and Series S.
