The Xbox Series X restock has been extremely difficult to purchase despite being almost two years since it launched. Luckily, there are some retailers that are known for having available stock every once in a while.
Reasons Why the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 is Extremely Difficult to Purchase without Having to Pay Scalper Prices
When it comes to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's PlayStation 5, both consoles have been extremely difficult to purchase due to both the global chip shortage and scalpers taking advantage of the situation to sell at higher prices.
While the global chip shortage has affected the prices of a lot of different gadgets, when it comes to both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X, it is mostly the availability that has been affected. Due to the scarce supply of both consoles, scalpers have been taking advantage of the situation.
Scalpers Use Bots to Wipe Out Available Stock of In-Demand Consoles to Resell for Profit
An article by Tech Republic shared how scalpers make use of bots in order to buy and sell in-demand consoles for a profit. The bots are used to automatically place orders whenever stock is available.
This makes purchasing the consoles very hard for regular users since they would have to manually input their data, check out, and place their orders. While the stock of the consoles alone remains to be quite rare, an article by GameSpot shared how the bundles are improving.
Bundles are Improving with the Addition of Good Third-Party Titles
While bundles used to throw random titles in with the console which aren't always what gamers want, the newer ones, as per the article, are starting to include some really good third-party titles. Some of these titles like "Elden Ring" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" are starting to be included in bundles making them more attractive to potential buyers.
Check Out Where the Xbox Series X Restock August 2022 is Most Likely to Drop:
The next wave is expected to be sent on August 19 to qualifying customers.
Sells at $629 for brand new and $579 for refurbished (scalper prices).
Microsoft Store Xbox Series X Restock
Bundles have a higher likelihood of dropping so buyers should be prepared.
Best Buy Xbox Series X Restock
Buyers can "Check Stores" to see if it is available.
Read Also: PS5 Restock Aug 2022: Slight Improvement to Scalper Situation
Xbox Series X Restock Buyers' Options
When purchasing the Xbox Series X, buyers have to be prepared to either wait until the stock is available or purchase the console either in a bundle or at scalper prices. Purchasing a bundle might not always be the most economical move since not all inclusions might be attractive to the buyer.
One way to increase the chances of buying the Xbox Series X restock is by following Xbox Series X restock trackers on Twitter in order to be alerted the moment new stock comes to different retailers.
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Written by Urian B.
