![]() Most criminals are not stupid enough to attempt to scam someone at a police station. You’ll find that many police stations happily offer their lobbies specifically for transactions like this, and that’ll often be your safest option. And if you must meet up with a seller in person, do so at a well-lit and public meeting place with plenty of foot traffic. Be sure to test the console to make sure it’s working in all other instances. If you’re going the local online marketplace route, such as Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Craigslist, confirm that what you’re buying is authentic, sealed and comes with a receipt if the seller claims it’s new. If someone is offering you a fast track to a gaming console that’s sold out everywhere else-and is offering it at its original retail price-it’s almost guaranteed to be a scam. And stay away from anyone on social media claiming to be able to get you a new Xbox Series X immediately and hassle-free. To avoid getting scammed, refrain from ordering a new XBox from a random seller on, for example, unless you know that seller is reputable. Once you know this, make a point to call or show up and be the first in line to grab the new inventory. Keep checking online with all of the popular authorized Xbox sellers. For retail store chains, talk to a store manager (be super polite for the best results) to determine what time new inventory typically arrives at that store and is made available to customers. On the website, recent Xbox Series X consoles have sold for around $675. ![]() On the plus side, Amazon does have a wide range of Xbox games and accessories in stock and ready to ship, and some games are even on sale. Also be sure to check the anticipated arrival date (to ensure you’ll receive it before Christmas Eve), and determine if your purchase will be returnable.Īt the moment, Amazon is also sold out of the Xbox Series X console, but could get a restock at anytime between now and Christmas Eve, so keep checking the link below. ![]() ![]() Make sure you're buying a brand new system (as opposed to a used, refurbished or open box product). If you choose to buy from an independent Walmart seller and pay a premium price for the gaming system, be sure to read the product description carefully so you understand exactly what’s being offered. This $1050 bundle that’s being sold by an independent seller on the Walmart website includes the Xbox Series X console along with the Call of Duty: Cold War and Titanfall 2 games, plus a small assortment on non-genuine accessories. Not as beefy, sure, but portable and with lots of great games to choose from.Xbox Series X Console with Titanfall 2, Call of Duty: Cold War and Accessories Buy From * I’ve included the Nintendo Switch bundle link because Walmart is selling that for $299 during the Black Friday event and it’s a perfectly fine alternative to Sony and Microsoft’s next-gen systems. If you miss out on Walmart, stay tuned to Forbes Games and my blog as we’ll have more tips and keep scouring the internet for options. As Scar told his hyena minions, Be prepared! (Which, I suppose, is also a Boy Scout motto. Make sure you have a stable internet connection and, uh, a backup battery just in case your power goes out at the worst possible time. Remember to login with your Walmart account and have all your payment information saved when you do. This means you’ll have your first crack at finally scoring a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in just over a week.
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