Xbox Series X stock updates: where to buy the new Xbox consoles
Xbox Series X stock has seemingly started to enter a bit of a slow period over the summer months after picking up briefly in May. We're here to help point you in the right direction though, and give you the rundown on where your best chances to buy an Xbox Series X lie.
In a turn of events, it's actually harder to find a Series X right now than it is PS5 stock - not that you'll easily find Sony's console either. After the links below, you'll find some more detailed updates on the latest situations at individual retailers. Keep checking back in on this guide as we'll be updating it next time we get warnings of Xbox Series X stock coming back online.
Where to buy Xbox Series X
Our pro tip for finding Xbox Series X stock is to open up the retailer tabs and refresh them when you can. We will of course be updating this page as soon as we hear about any updates on when you'll be able to buy an Xbox Series X or when to next expect stock. Do keep an eye on those prices though as we've seen some third-party merchants on Amazon and other sites go past the usual asking price.
- USA Xbox Series X: Amazon | Microsoft | Best Buy | Walmart | Target | GameStop | B&H Photo | Newegg | Lenovo
- UK Xbox Series X: Amazon | Very | Argos | Microsoft | Currys | John Lewis | Box | BT
- Canada Xbox Series X: Best Buy | Amazon
- US Xbox Series S: Amazon | Best Buy | Microsoft | B&H Photo | Target | GameStop |Newegg
- UK Xbox Series S: Box | Amazon | Currys | Microsoft | AO | Very
- Canada Xbox Series S: Best Buy | Amazon
Where to buy Xbox Series X - USA
Amazon - last Xbox Series X stock seen June 22
It's been quiet on the Xbox Series X stock front at Amazon for a while, but as the biggest online store in the world, it's still the one we'd check first every day. Sometimes the listing page goes missing, so you might have to search manually. After recent showings from other stores, we think Amazon is long overdue now.
Microsoft - last Xbox Series X restock seen June 8
Microsoft has been a bit quiet after a series of multiple drops a week, so hopefully, it'll perk up again soon. There's never any pre-warning though and the days/times lack any real pattern, so it's worth trying your luck at random. The Series S appears the most, but Xbox Series X restocks are improving.
GameStop - last Xbox Series X stock seen June 23
Restocks often come in bundle form for the Series X, so look out for GameStop charging as much as possible for every single item in there too. The store does seem to be on the rise though as far as regular drops go.
Target - last Xbox Series X stock seen June 23
We'd advise keeping an eye on Target on Wednesdays and Thursdays as it has form for getting Xbox Series X stock then - although it has been quiet lately. Target's Xbox stock is regional with in-store pickup often required so you might get lucky in your zipcode. So head on over and see!
Walmart - last Xbox Series X restock seen July 1
After a quiet spell, Walmart returned to the fray last week. We'd keep an eye on the listings throughout the week though as retailer patterns seem to be shifting at the moment, but we don't recall seeing Walmart go live before 2pm ET this year at least. Sometimes you might get lucky and after the first batch sells out, the listing gets another timeslot mentioned for a few hours later on the same day.
If you have a Walmart nearby, it's worth checking out the current Walmart Plus 15-day free trial. It opens you up to discounted fuel, free super fast online delivery, and checkout-free shopping in-store.
Best Buy - last Xbox Series X stock seen June 29
We'd been waiting almost a whole month since Best Buy last had the Xbox Series X in stock until it dropped late in May and then again in late June. The last time the store was regularly getting units online, it favored selling them on Thursdays or Fridays, so it just goes to show that it's worth checking every day now.
Where to buy Xbox Series X - UK
Amazon
Checking Amazon every day is still a solid piece of advice as stock has briefly appeared a few times recently, but it's so fleeting and at such random times of day we're not entirely sure reports are always genuine. Even so, as the UK's biggest online store, you'd be mad to write them off.
Very
We've seen more Xbox Series X restocks here than most other stores combined. You have to be quick to grab the ones that are selling the console on its own though as Very does save some stock to be sold as bundles with extras like a second controller or online sub. On the plus side, they're just at standard costs rather than ridiculously over-inflated prices.
Currys
Currys was amongst the most regular of restockers for the Series X late last year but has been much quieter so far in 2021. The digital queues are back when stock does appear so you'll have to hang on in there for up to an hour sometimes. The site is prone to falling over under the strain (maybe more on PS5 days), so it can be a frustrating experience.
Box.co.uk
Tired of missing out to scalpers? Box has been the dark horse for the new consoles of late and has been trying something different ahead of drops as it often opens up an online ballot where you effectively pop your email into a hat for a fair chance to buy an Xbox Series X when it's back in stock.
John Lewis
We expected more of John Lewis, but it's been really slow with Xbox Series X stock, with none at all around launch and not much else since in all honesty. However, John Lewis would be one of our preferred places to buy an Xbox Series X as its electronics come with a two-year guarantee at no extra cost compared to the regular single year you get everywhere else. At this rate though, you might be waiting until the autumn for it to get involved properly as it's just not getting anywhere near the same amount of stock as the stores above.
Xbox Series X accessories
Picking up a spare controller or one of the best Xbox Series X headsets might be a smart move sooner rather than later just-in-case stock shortages hit them too. For the full rundown on the most essential items, check out our guide to the best Xbox Series X accessories.
If you're not quite ready to drop the cash tomorrow take a look at Josh's Xbox Series X review and Xbox Series S review for the full verdicts and be sure to keep an eye on our regularly-updated guides to the latest Xbox Series X bundle deals and PS5 deals.
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