Xbox Series S/X Preorder Mega Thread (Worldwide Preorder Details in OP) - Starts Sep 22nd

Lockheartilly9799 · Sep 23, 2020

An update for you folks interested in Xbox All Access in regards to how it works:

I was able to sign up for the Xbox All Access credit line via Citizens One while I was at GameStop.com yesterday. However, I was booted out of the check out process because the consoles were sold out. The credit line stuck regardless. There is good news with this.

1. The credit line remains open for 150 days so you don't have to re-apply for the credit regardless of the retailer you originally signed up with.
2. You can get more than one Xbox console on the same All Access account if you want to.
3. No payment has to be paid until after the console is officially yours.
4. You can get the console itself at any of the supporting retailers. You don't have to stick with the original one you applied for.

So pretty much if I don't get an Xbox after 150 days, as long as no money is withdrawn, the account will close. I'll try to snag two X's for me and fiancee in 150 days. Let's see what happens.

Deleted member 35071 · Sep 23, 2020

JediTimeBoy said:
Sorry, I have an OT question:

I'm thinking about getting Watch Dogs Legion, but I'm a bit worried because Ubi didn't really seem to support Watch Dogs 2 that much on the X1X (as in it apparently ran worse than the Pro version, and stayted at 900p). Are Ubi likely to be more supportive of Legion on the XSX?

in fairness i think it only got PS4 Pro enhancements because it launched with the console. And by the time the XB1X released, i think they had already stopped updating/patching the game

JediTimeBoy · Sep 23, 2020

eastcoastkody said:
in fairness i think it only got PS4 Pro enhancements because it launched with the console. And by the time the XB1X released, i think they had already stopped updating/patching the game

Yeah, I'm getting that. I think when I started looking into it a few days ago, I just came across posts that neglected to mention those bits lol.

BAD · Sep 23, 2020

JediTimeBoy said:
Yeah, I'm getting that. I think when I started looking into it a few days ago, I just came across posts that neglected to mention those bits lol.

Yeah same situation as Mass Effect Andromeda. It was patched for Pro only because the One X wasn't out yet.

JediTimeBoy · Sep 23, 2020

BAD said:
Yeah same situation as Mass Effect Andromeda. It was patched for Pro only because the One X wasn't out yet.

The difference being that that was the least of its problems haha! :P

DukeBlueBall · Sep 23, 2020

So Amazon never going to sell Series S huh.

karmitt · Sep 23, 2020

Vidal said:
Are they taking in-store pre-orders as well or just online?

I was wrong about this - JB aren't taking in store pre-orders, or at least mine isn't.

I decided to go in and see if I could put in a late pre-order there and just wait it out until whenever they got more stock, but they told me they were only doing it online. Guy said something about how they offered PS5 pre-orders in store but it was an absolute shit show and decided against it for this one.

GK86 · Sep 23, 2020

CharGP02A said:
An update for you folks interested in Xbox All Access in regards to how it works:

I was able to sign up for the Xbox All Access credit line via Citizens One while I was at GameStop.com yesterday. However, I was booted out of the check out process because the consoles were sold out. The credit line stuck regardless. There is good news with this.

1. The credit line remains open for 150 days so you don't have to re-apply for the credit regardless of the retailer you originally signed up with.
2. You can get more than one Xbox console on the same All Access account if you want to.
3. No payment has to be paid until after the console is officially yours.
4. You can get the console itself at any of the supporting retailers. You don't have to stick with the original one you applied for.

So pretty much if I don't get an Xbox after 150 days, as long as no money is withdrawn, the account will close. I'll try to snag two X's for me and fiancee in 150 days. Let's see what happens.

Thank you for posting this info.

Dance Inferno · Sep 23, 2020

LanceX2 said:
How do I knoq its a freedom card?? mine just says amazon prime lol

If you have an Amazon Prime card you get 5% cash back on all Amazon purchases. The card is technically issued by Chase but doesn't qualify for the Freedom categories. However if you have a Chase Freedom card, they announced their 5% cash back categories for Q4 are Walmart and PayPal, so any purchases at Walmart or via PayPal will earn 5% cash back.

Details here.

TheLionsDen · Sep 23, 2020

My MS Store order for the Series X just went through.

Estimated delivery is a bite strange, it's showing me September 28th....unsure if that's just a glitch.

Ramirez · Sep 23, 2020

So, I got a text today from the credit agency that reads like I have an All Access Xbox. Only problem is, I only did the credit check at GS, and was met with a sold out screen. The link in the text talks about setting up my monthly payments, etc.

My question is, is this just an automated response to the fact that I was approved? GS shows me as having no preorder with them. Just trying to make sure I don't need to call these dudes and fix anything.

Deleted member 9857 · Sep 23, 2020

TheLionsDen said:
My MS Store order for the Series X just went through.

Estimated delivery is a bite strange, it's showing me September 28th....unsure if that's just a glitch.

probably but imagine if they screw up and send it early! :-P

Biske · Sep 23, 2020

CharGP02A said:
An update for you folks interested in Xbox All Access in regards to how it works:

I was able to sign up for the Xbox All Access credit line via Citizens One while I was at GameStop.com yesterday. However, I was booted out of the check out process because the consoles were sold out. The credit line stuck regardless. There is good news with this.

1. The credit line remains open for 150 days so you don't have to re-apply for the credit regardless of the retailer you originally signed up with.
2. You can get more than one Xbox console on the same All Access account if you want to.
3. No payment has to be paid until after the console is officially yours.
4. You can get the console itself at any of the supporting retailers. You don't have to stick with the original one you applied for.

So pretty much if I don't get an Xbox after 150 days, as long as no money is withdrawn, the account will close. I'll try to snag two X's for me and fiancee in 150 days. Let's see what happens.

This is super helpful. Good to know, though I don't imagine all access getting any buyable stock any time soon.

Deleted member 22750 · Sep 23, 2020

SSD is 200 dollars on Best Buy website

maybe im late I just saw it

edit,,,,, im wrong its another external

Deleted member 56752 · Sep 23, 2020

Do we know anything about the SSD expansion and how it works? I feel sooooo...idk. Like uninformed? If I have a game on the internal SSD and then another game on the expansion SSD, can I use quick resume on both games? How much money will the expansion card cost? I have avoided buying an SSD for computer because they cost (the good ones) around $250. My guess is they'll be $200 or below, but I mean, this is coming out at launch right? And we don't even know the cost?

How will back compat work? I wanted to try F: New Vegas, but it runs at like 30 fps on x1. Will that get upgraded? Do we have any idea how they're rolling that out? Is there any upgraded BC games at launch?

Deleted member 22750 · Sep 23, 2020

boxingiscool said:
Do we know anything about the SSD expansion and how it works? I feel sooooo...idk. Like uninformed? If I have a game on the internal SSD and then another game on the expansion SSD, can I use quick resume on both games? How much money will the expansion card cost? I have avoided buying an SSD for computer because they cost (the good ones) around $250. My guess is they'll be $200 or below, but I mean, this is coming out at launch right? And we don't even know the cost?

How will back compat work? I wanted to try F: New Vegas, but it runs at like 30 fps on x1. Will that get upgraded? Do we have any idea how they're rolling that out? Is there any upgraded BC games at launch?

its basically like adding more space to your internal

I believe they designed it that way so that there are no speed issues

so if you buy the 1tb XSX and buy the 1tb expansion ssd you have essentially 2 TB unified memory

200$ apparently

SpottieO · Sep 23, 2020

Does somewhere like the Microsoft store let your place a preorder for the Series X even if all of the launch units are allocated? Will they let you place the preorder and then update you whenever they are shipping your order?

MinusTydus · Sep 23, 2020

SpottieO said:
Does somewhere like the Microsoft store let your place a preorder for the Series X even if all of the launch units are allocated? Will they let you place the preorder and then update you whenever they are shipping your order?

That would make too much sense, so obviously the answer is no.

TheLionsDen · Sep 23, 2020

graywolf323 said:
probably but imagine if they screw up and send it early! :-P

They were quick to fix it, it's November 10.

I'm feeling better now, less chance they cancel it on me.

Captain Wreckus · Sep 23, 2020

Not sure if posted but If you want the S, you may want to check the MS site right now. Also, you may be able to buy it via the windows marketplace app on windows 10.

Avenger · Sep 23, 2020

Want the X :(

Captain Wreckus · Sep 23, 2020

Captain Wreckus said:
Not sure if posted but If you want the S, you may want to check the MS site right now. Also, you may be able to buy it via the windows marketplace app on windows 10.

Another FYI in case you didn't know or forgot, you can order/buy MS hardware on your xbox as well.

another option in case your playing game on your xbox One S/X

JohnHornbuckle · Sep 23, 2020

Cactubolo said:
Same thing happened to me. I now have a line of credit through Citizen's One opened even though I couldn't get the console through All Access

I called Citizen's One, and they said if it's inactive for 90 days, it'll close on its own or you can request they close it immediately. I'm just gonna leave mines open just in case All Access becomes available again

same thing happened to me too....I'm more worried about the hard inquiry I now have on my credit for no reason

JohnHornbuckle · Sep 23, 2020

CharGP02A said:
An update for you folks interested in Xbox All Access in regards to how it works:

I was able to sign up for the Xbox All Access credit line via Citizens One while I was at GameStop.com yesterday. However, I was booted out of the check out process because the consoles were sold out. The credit line stuck regardless. There is good news with this.

1. The credit line remains open for 150 days so you don't have to re-apply for the credit regardless of the retailer you originally signed up with.
2. You can get more than one Xbox console on the same All Access account if you want to.
3. No payment has to be paid until after the console is officially yours.
4. You can get the console itself at any of the supporting retailers. You don't have to stick with the original one you applied for.

So pretty much if I don't get an Xbox after 150 days, as long as no money is withdrawn, the account will close. I'll try to snag two X's for me and fiancee in 150 days. Let's see what happens.

this is good news as it happened to me too. How do we prevent them running another credit check during the sign up process next time? Will it come up somehow that we are already signed up with an account?

Lockheartilly9799 · Sep 23, 2020

JohnHornbuckle said:
this is good news as it happened to me too. How do we prevent them running another credit check during the sign up process next time? Will it come up somehow that we are already signed up with an account?

Pretty much what'll happen is that when you try to get the console again, you can verify with just your name and last 4 digits of your social security number. That happened to me while I tried a second time on the GameStop site.

GK86 said:
Thank you for posting this info.

Thanks for appreciating the info. I wanted to help all the homies here since I was mad about my credit being ran without giving me a console lol

Biske said:
This is super helpful. Good to know, though I don't imagine all access getting any buyable stock any time soon.

Yeah, probably not! lol, but I'll try anyway

thonerayman · Sep 23, 2020

I see a lot of people sitting on the S but the S is made for people who don't frequent this forum all the time. It's not an enthusiasts machine. It's for people who only have a 1080 TV and won't be upgrading anytime soon. I have tons of friends who were fighting to get one because they are in the exact position.

Redesigned83 · Sep 23, 2020

JediTimeBoy said:
Not considering Legion at all?

Legion is probably my most anticipated 3rd party for this year.

JediTimeBoy · Sep 23, 2020

Redesigned83 said:
Legion is probably my most anticipated 3rd party for this year.

Most anticipated for me is Valhalla, but Legion is a very very close second (but buying Legion first lol).

ganaconda · Sep 23, 2020

BAD said:
Yeah same situation as Mass Effect Andromeda. It was patched for Pro only because the One X wasn't out yet.

Yep, although Bioware did eventually go back and patch Andromeda for One X as an N7 celebratory gift.

JediTimeBoy · Sep 23, 2020

ganaconda said:
Yep, although Bioware did eventually go back and patch Andromeda for One X as an N7 celebratory gift.

That's another game for me to play on the XSX lol.

Pitou · Sep 23, 2020

damn I have a 1080p TV but not sure if I want to get the S or X

matcha pocky · Sep 23, 2020

CharGP02A said:
An update for you folks interested in Xbox All Access in regards to how it works:

I was able to sign up for the Xbox All Access credit line via Citizens One while I was at GameStop.com yesterday. However, I was booted out of the check out process because the consoles were sold out. The credit line stuck regardless. There is good news with this.

1. The credit line remains open for 150 days so you don't have to re-apply for the credit regardless of the retailer you originally signed up with.
2. You can get more than one Xbox console on the same All Access account if you want to.
3. No payment has to be paid until after the console is officially yours.
4. You can get the console itself at any of the supporting retailers. You don't have to stick with the original one you applied for.

So pretty much if I don't get an Xbox after 150 days, as long as no money is withdrawn, the account will close. I'll try to snag two X's for me and fiancee in 150 days. Let's see what happens.

yeah this also happened to me - I really hope they make it right and give everyone who opened an account a shot at a console, this issue seems widespread enough

Captain Wreckus · Sep 23, 2020

Pitou said:
damn I have a 1080p TV but not sure if I want to get the S or X

Future proof yourself and get the X. Nothing worse than getting kicked in the balls when you finally get a 4k TV and then realize the Series S you bought can't do 4k (natively).

Booker.DeWitt · Sep 23, 2020

ParityBit said:
I have 2 PS5s (DE and Disc) and 2 X's. I wanted to make sure I got one....

Same

Loud Wrong · Sep 23, 2020

My history in the MS Authenticator for my Xbox account shows tons of login attempts from all over the world. Is that normal?

NameUser · Sep 23, 2020

thonerayman said:
I see a lot of people sitting on the S but the S is made for people who don't frequent this forum all the time. It's not an enthusiasts machine. It's for people who only have a 1080 TV and won't be upgrading anytime soon. I have tons of friends who were fighting to get one because they are in the exact position.

I'm glad I didn't get one. I want my Xbox to be able to scale with me if I buy a new TV. Better to be safe than sorry. Plus I'm afraid that some Series S games will have poor frame rates. XSX just seems like a safer path.

JediTimeBoy · Sep 23, 2020

Loud Wrong said:
My history in the MS Authenticator for my Xbox account shows tons of login attempts from all over the world. Is that normal?

Just checked mine, and I have a whole load of unsuccessful sync attempts from China mainly.

III-V · Sep 23, 2020

NameUser said:
I'm glad I didn't get one. I want my Xbox to be able to scale with me if I buy a new TV. Better to be safe than sorry. Plus I'm afraid that some Series S games will have poor frame rates. XSX just seems like a safer path.

Targeting a 1/4 to 1/2 lower res and having a very similar CPU, Series S games may have times where it has a better frame rate.

NameUser · Sep 23, 2020

III-V said:
Targeting a 1/4 to 1/2 lower res and having a very similar CPU, Series S games may have times where it has a better frame rate.

Oh, that'd be nuts!

Loud Wrong · Sep 23, 2020

With Destiny on game pass, you have to buy the individual seasons. Does that mean if you stop paying for game pass you lose access to the seasons you paid for?

Sho_Nuff82 · Sep 23, 2020

Loud Wrong said:
With Destiny on game pass, you have to buy the individual seasons. Does that mean if you stop paying for game pass you lose access to the seasons you paid for?

Isn't Destiny F2P now? I think they are putting individual seasons on GP.

plagiarize · Sep 23, 2020

Loud Wrong said:
With Destiny on game pass, you have to buy the individual seasons. Does that mean if you stop paying for game pass you lose access to the seasons you paid for?

Until you bought the base game, yes. But you can at least buy the base game for a discount while subbed.

Edit unless it's gone F2P and I missed that news. Lol.

Owlowiscious · Sep 23, 2020

Darknight said:
If you're new, you can get it for $60 a year for up to 3 years through a special deal. That gets you Game Pass for console, PC, EA Access and Xbox Live Gold.

Link?

Darknight said:
This thread should help you:

Does the 3 year of Xbox Gold upgrade to Game Pass still work? (update: yes but now at 3:2 conversion) Microsoft

UPDATE JULY 2023 I've never had a gamepass subscription. Microsoft allows you to upgrade your Gold Subscription to Game Pass Ultimate for $1. I remember that you used to be able to stack 3 years of Xbox Live gold and then do the $1 upgrade to get 3 years of Game Pass for $180 (or cheaper)...

www.resetera.com

thanks

Loud Wrong · Sep 23, 2020

plagiarize said:
Until you bought the base game, yes. But you can at least buy the base game for a discount while subbed.

Edit unless it's gone F2P and I missed that news. Lol.

Beyond Light is F2P outside of Game Pass?

Darknight · Sep 23, 2020

Owlowiscious said:
Link?

This thread should help you:

Does the 3 year of Xbox Gold upgrade to Game Pass still work? (update: yes but now at 3:2 conversion) Microsoft

UPDATE JULY 2023 I've never had a gamepass subscription. Microsoft allows you to upgrade your Gold Subscription to Game Pass Ultimate for $1. I remember that you used to be able to stack 3 years of Xbox Live gold and then do the $1 upgrade to get 3 years of Game Pass for $180 (or cheaper)...

www.resetera.com

gameguy682 · Sep 23, 2020

Sho_Nuff82 said:
Isn't Destiny F2P now? I think they are putting individual seasons on GP.

You have to pay for the seasons (they are independent to the expansions). Game pass comes with the expansions (Beyond Light is the upcoming expansion). I'd assume that you lose access if you let your subscription lapse. Base game is F2P tho.

plagiarize · Sep 23, 2020

Loud Wrong said:
Beyond Light is F2P outside of Game Pass?

No idea! Was just reacting to what Sho Nuff said.

As a rule, with game pass if you buy DLC and it leaves the service or you stop subbing you will need to buy the base game to regain access to the stuff you paid for.

I clearly haven't been following the gamepass Destiny 2 situation though.

Loud Wrong · Sep 23, 2020

plagiarize said:
No idea! Was just reacting to what Sho Nuff said.

As a rule, with game pass if you buy DLC and it leaves the service or you stop subbing you will need to buy the base game to regain access to the stuff you paid for.

I clearly haven't been following the gamepass Destiny 2 situation though.

OK, I'm going to assume Destiny is like the other games you mentioned. I was charged 70 bucks on PS5 for Beyond Light, so I'm assuming it isn't F2P yet. If it is, I got a royal screwing lol.

Cheesecakebobby · Sep 23, 2020

Who ordered through the MS store? Japan's preorders start tomorrow and currently the MS store is literally the only retailer with any mention of the machine going on sale. I'm wondering how the checkout process works. Once it's in my basket, do I have a window in which to complete the checkout? Or am I still competing to be fastest to finish the whole process?

Still no idea what time tomorrow preorders will open, ffs MS if you are really waiting for the TGS stream tonight for these details you are totally contradicting the whole "we will let you know when/ where you can preorder" message. I know Xbox can't hope to compete in Japan but they have put more effort into numerous other countries which have tiny populations and aren't the world's 3rd biggest economy.

GrimGrinningGuy · Sep 23, 2020

Cheesecakebobby said:
Who ordered through the MS store? Japan's preorders start tomorrow and currently the MS store is literally the only retailer with any mention of the machine going on sale. I'm wondering how the checkout process works. Once it's in my basket, do I have a window in which to complete the checkout? Or am I still competing to be fastest to finish the whole process?

Still no idea what time tomorrow preorders will open, ffs MS if you are really waiting for the TGS stream tonight for these details you are totally contradicting the whole "we will let you know when/ where you can preorder" message. I know Xbox can't hope to compete in Japan but they have put more effort into numerous other countries which have tiny populations and aren't the world's 3rd biggest economy.

I got one there. It's just like everywhere else. Add to cart and go through checkout. It isn't held or anything for you

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