If you’re having trouble finding the Xbox Series X or S, so is everyone else.
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Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S, started arriving Nov. 10, and if you didn’t secure a preorder in September, you’re probably not having much luck getting hold of the in-demand consoles. Last week, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart said that supply shortages will likely continue through the holiday season, according to a Monday report from Video Games Chronicle.
Getting either console (or both), could be pretty difficult until the second quarter of 2021, which starts in April.
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“We have seen overwhelming global demand from our fans for the next generation of Xbox and are working tirelessly with our retail partners to replenish Xbox hardware as quickly as possible,” a Microsoft spokesperson told CNET. “We can’t wait for fans to experience gaming on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Please check in with your local retailers directly for more details on availability in your market.”
In addition to the Xbox Series X and Series S, gamers are hoping to buy Sony’s new console, the PlayStation 5, which was released earlier this month.
Read more: PS5 vs Xbox Series X: The consoles we’re buying and in which order
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