If you missed out on an Xbox Series X and S launch day pre-order then you are in luck. Retailers in SA will be launching a second wave of pre-orders for the consoles on 19 October 2020. This wave not only welcomes new customers to pre-order a next-generation Xbox console but the stock is guaranteed for 10 November 2020. This means you will get the console at launch.
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The new wave of pre-orders covers both the Xbox Series X and Series S. Of which, the consoles retail for R11,999 and R6,999 accordingly. Ian Hellpewhite, CEO of Xbox distributor Prime Interactive is excited for customers to get the opportunity to pre-order the consoles.
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#7EFF33″ class=”” size=”21″]Microsoft has prioritized South Africa, and providing additional stock is confirmation of their commitment to our market. Worldwide pre-orders have sold out thus we recommend that customers register their interest on retailers “Wish list” before 19 October. We are on track to deliver the stock on time for launch on 10 November.”[/perfectpullquote]
Stock is limited so by the sound of things, you should be ready to pre-order your console on 19 October. Participating retailers include;
- Nexus
- BT Games
- Esquire
- Game
- Game 4 U
- HI
- Hi-Fi Corp
- Incredible Connection
- Loot
- Makro
- Nexus Retail
- PnP
- Raru
- Sportscene
- Takealot
- Total Sports
In case you missed it, Microsoft recently announced the full Xbox Series X and S launch game lineup. You can read the full list here.
