Xbox Series X Restock Update for GameStop, Walmart, Amazon Target, Costco, Newegg and More

Xbox Series X restocks are looking to be quite infrequent this week, as the hardware drought continues.

A PS5 drop is allegedly going to occur at GameStop in the next few hours, in which case there is a slim chance that Microsoft's console will also be available.

Below is a breakdown of the latest information on Xbox Series X restocks.

GameStop Xbox Series X Restock

According to reliable industry analyst Matt Swider, a PS5 restock is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET Tuesday at GameStop and there is a possibility that the Xbox Series X might be featured there as well.

The console tracker's sources rarely steer him wrong, and his predictions are always well-founded, so it is definitely worth keeping an eye on GameStop just in case. On that note, Swider has mentioned that the restock could be happening at 2 p.m. ET if it does not occur in the morning.

For its last few drops, GameStop has been limiting next-gen console sales to its "PowerUp Pro" members only. If this same restriction applies today, you can register on the GameStop website for $14.99 a year.

Walmart Xbox Series X Restock

There was an incredibly brief restock at Walmart last Thursday, but since then no additional Xbox units have been released.

As always, it is possible to get a console from third-party resellers who are trading on the website, as long as you are willing to pay far above the recommended manufacturer's price.

In previous updates, we have found certain Xbox units going for close to $1,000 and that is not a particularly rare occurrence. For instance, there is one listed right now for $852.97. Unfortunately, this is one of the cheaper deals that you are likely to come across when dealing with scalpers.

As such, we would recommend that you instead wait until the next official Walmart restock, which will likely be on a Thursday at the usual timeslot of 3 p.m. ET.

Microsoft Store Xbox Series X Restock

Xbox restocks have been sporadically taking place at Microsoft's official storefront for the past couple of weeks. In particular, the Series S model is regularly available on the website.

If you are holding out for the Series X though, there is another way of potentially getting it from Microsoft directly. All you need to do is enroll in the "Xbox Insiders" program and volunteer to trial the new "Console Purchase Pilot."

More in-depth instructions on how to do this can be found here.

Target Xbox Series X Restock

In case you are not aware, Target's is no longer coordinating nationwide drops for the Xbox Series X.

This means that you will have to make a habit of checking the console's availability at your local store instead. To do this, you can search by ZIP code on Target's website and see if any nearby locations have the item in stock.

We advise doing this first thing in the morning, as that is when most stores update their inventory levels for the day.

Newegg Xbox Series X Restock

A Newegg shuffle was running on Wednesday, July 21 that included an Xbox Series X.

For context, these "shuffles" are basically lottery draws that Newegg uses to distribute its most popular items. Through the system, customers are selected at random to purchase consoles, rather than everything operating on a first-come-first-served basis.

This means that you are not reliant on having a faster internet connection than everybody else, or on constantly monitoring the website for new listings. It is also generally considered to be fairer than a standard virtual line, as it cannot be so easily exploited by scalpers.

Amazon Xbox Series X Restock

As with Walmart, there are a handful of Xbox Series X units listed on the Amazon marketplace right now, but they are being traded by independent resellers for a grossly inflated rate.

At the time of writing, you find one of these consoles priced for an extortionate $999, which is double the recommended manufacturer's cost.

It has been over a month since Amazon itself was last selling the Xbox Series X and there is still no word on when the next restock will occur.

Best Buy Xbox Series X Restock

When we published our last update, you were able to procure an Xbox Series S from Best Buy, yet this is no longer the case.

All bundles featuring the cheaper console have now sold out and there are no options for purchasing an Xbox Series X from the retailer either.

Costco Xbox Series X Restock

You still cannot buy an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S from Costco. To be alerted when the merchant's supplies are eventually replenished, follow the likes of @Wario64 and @GYXdeals.

From: newsweek