Where to get an Xbox Series X and Series S in Australia

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The Xbox Series X and Series S launched in mid-November 2020, much to the delight of anyone who was able to pre-order them in Australia. For everyone else, consoles are sadly in a strange state of emptiness, with global distribution issues causing long-term stockouts through 2021 and beyond.

The consoles are currently sold out in all physical stores, with new stock arriving at a nebulous future date. Here’s how Australia’s biggest retailers are doing with the Xbox Series X and Series S, and when you can expect new consoles to be available for pre-order or purchase.

Update 22/06: The Xbox series X is available for pre-order from Microsoft. You can also get a discount Xbox series S through eBay.

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Where to buy an Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S in Australia

Microsoft Store

Update 22/06: The Xbox series X is available for pre-order again through the Microsoft Store and is expected to ship by June 30. If you’re happy to pick up the smaller console, the The S-series is available.

eBay Australia

Update 22/06: On eBay Australia you can retrieve the Xbox series S for $413.56 when you use promo code SAFY20 (down from $499). You’ll have to be quick because this code is only valid until June 26th.

amazon australia

Update 3/05: The last drop from Amazon was another flurry of stock from the Xbox series X. He still has a lot of stock for the Xbox series S too. Be sure to check out how you can use the S (or X!) series as an excellent emulation device.

EB games

Update 11/3: Xbox Series X pre-orders are gone again! One per person, get in quick. Plenty of stock for the Xbox series S available though.

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Telstra Xbox All Access The program allows existing Telstra customers to purchase an Xbox Series X or Series S bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a monthly fee over a two-year period. It’s $46 a month to own a Series X and $33 a month to own a Series S. Functionally, it’s quite similar to buying a phone handset on a plan. At the end of the contract, if Xbox has launched an updated model by then, you will be able to upgrade to newer hardware. Many Telstra stores will also have limited stock, but are still subject to the ebb and flow of hardware availability like everyone else. Telstra recommends calling your local store to check first.

Of all the options on this list, Telstra remains the safest way to get your hands on the Series X right now.

JB Hi-Fi

Update 08/03: J.B. Series X Shares was hard to find – no surprise – but there are plenty of Xbox Series S consoles available. If you’re looking for the biggest Xbox Series X, your best bet is to call your local JB Hi-Fi store and check with the staff. Stores have taken in-store pre-orders whenever new consoles arrive, so here is where you can find your JB wardrobe number.

The players

Update 08/03: Gamesmen are currently sold out of the Series X, but they have stock of the Xbox series S.

Target

Update 08/03: The X series is completely sold out at Target. However, the S-series is available in click and collect in limited quantities.

Big W

Update 08/03: You can order the Xbox Series S for $429 (was $499) with Big W here. The Xbox series X is listed as “coming soon” but it is not available to order.

Kogan

Update 08/03: Just like the PS5, the Xbox series X and S-series are currently listed as “Coming Soon” on Kogan.

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