Xbox Series S & X - All Supply/Order Chat Here SEE UPDATED MOD NOTE IN FIRST POST

Mickeroo · 31-05-2021 1:31pm

Looks like it's there for home delivery on Smyths again also.

Few in store in Sligo and Naas too.

budhabob · 31-05-2021 3:25pm

I've a load of one4all vouchers from Christmas for this purchase so options for purchase are limited. I presume we are still some time off reasonable stock being available for the series X?

31-05-2021 4:26pm

budhabob wrote: »

I've a load of one4all vouchers from Christmas for this purchase so options for purchase are limited. I presume we are still some time off reasonable stock being available for the series X?

Keep an eye on Argos, they have stock popping up and will take your vouchers

nuttyboy79 · 31-05-2021 7:45pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Looks like it's there for home delivery on Smyths again also.

Few in store in Sligo and Naas too.

Thanks for the heads up.

Managed to get a Series X in Smyths in Tallaght there's 1 each for collection in both Jervis and Fonthill and 2 in Sligo at the moment.

01-06-2021 10:47am

I can't believe the stock is still sporadic nearly seven months later.

At this stage, it must be beyond Covid to have caused shortages that have gone on this long.

CatInABox · 01-06-2021 10:54am

gilberto_eire wrote: »

I can't believe the stock is still sporadic nearly seven months later.

At this stage, it must be beyond Covid to have caused shortages that have gone on this long.

Yes, there's a global semiconductor shortage, partly covid, partly planning, partly a fire in a plant. It's all come together to affect basically every industry, even cars, etc.

theteal · 01-06-2021 11:23am

CatInABox wrote: »

Yes, there's a global semiconductor shortage, partly covid, partly planning, partly a fire in a plant. It's all come together to affect basically every industry, even cars, etc.

This

I also vaguely remember seeing a story about Malaysia (or there abouts) having a massive drought and some of the worlds largest semiconductor manufacturers happen to be based there. There was talk of civil unrest due to the amount of water these places use so reductions are in place.

01-06-2021 1:12pm

Just got notification mine has shipped, great!

galson · 01-06-2021 1:47pm

Started the application process for flexi finance in Harvey Norman, asked for my payslip and I had to move away from the application window to download the payslip, came back, window refreshed and returned to the start. I can't resume because the website isn't reacting despite the code being correct nor can I start a new application. This is so annoying...

theteal · 02-06-2021 8:30am

Stock on Amazon UK right now if anybody is interested.

Still nothing on xbox/ms.com though

galson · 02-06-2021 9:36am

There still are some left in Smyths, but they go fast. Harvey Norman is meant to have them on June 9th, my order went finally through and hopefully I'll get email next week and will be able to collect it, fingers crossed.

02-06-2021 3:57pm

Wahey, mine was delivered earlier. Was expecting a lot more updates and the likes but very smooth setup process, being able to do it via the app is handy. Have it downloading about 10 games no from Game Pass, my plan is to basically never pay for a game outside of the subscription.

theteal · 08-06-2021 6:37pm

In stock on the xbox uk site now. Finally got one!

DepecheHead101 · 14-06-2021 11:33am

Smyths home delivery of the X in stock, my dudes! Just placed an order and got a UPS shipping number for Thursday.

Been loving my S for months so the upgrade was a no brainer after yesterday's showcase. Gonna give the S to the little sister.

Edit: Gone now. Worth keeping an eye on it during the week, though. Seems they have drops which go straight to home delivery but not individual stores. 6 quid delivery, but sure.

budhabob · 17-06-2021 10:47pm

Stock is incredibly slow coming in, is there any indication when their might be decent stock available WW?

Mickeroo · 18-06-2021 11:01am

Smyths have series X for home delivery again at the mo.

dreamwalker1 · 18-06-2021 6:40pm

Smyths are out of stock

19-06-2021 12:13pm

Wexford seems the only Argos that actually has a Series X in stock. I wonder if people have gone into an Argos in person and asked if they can reserve? I'm sure they have stock.

cnocbui · 19-06-2021 1:29pm

Why would you physically go to a store and ask to reserve such a hard to get thing and not just buy it on the spot?

19-06-2021 1:59pm

cnocbui wrote: »

Why would you physically go to a store and ask to reserve such a hard to get thing and not just buy it on the spot?

Well that's what I meant. The reservation still needs to be placed in order for the purchase to be processed.

On their site is says you can order now for collection at a future date, but it might be worth trying to do it in person, as they're still trying to block online orders/reservations.

Danick · 19-06-2021 5:45pm

Want one for Christmas - are there any packs coming out - like a n included game and an extra controller

budhabob · 19-06-2021 9:12pm

Basil3 wrote: »

Well that's what I meant. The reservation still needs to be placed in order for the purchase to be processed.

On their site is says you can order now for collection at a future date, but it might be worth trying to do it in person, as they're still trying to block online orders/reservations.

I've tried a few times to reserve for a future date on Argos. You get an email but with no order number or anything.

19-06-2021 10:00pm

budhabob wrote: »

I've tried a few times to reserve for a future date on Argos. You get an email but with no order number or anything.

Yeah, that's why I'm suggesting to do it in store at a kiosk, or even ask at a counter. They're still trying to stop online reservations.

McFly85 · 22-06-2021 4:57pm

GameStop have the X available now for delivery on their site.

budhabob · 22-06-2021 4:59pm

Harvey Norman have order availability for next week too.

JoyPad · 26-06-2021 12:23pm

So, I walked into the Curry's in Blanch and got an XBox Series X. Was surprised when he asked for 539.99 euro though.
I bought one for the son in February, and it was 499. He said no, it wasn't. Makes me question my sanity.

Does anyone know what is the actual price for this thing?

26-06-2021 12:35pm

JoyPad wrote: »

So, I walked into the Curry's in Blanch and got an XBox Series X. Was surprised when he asked for 539.99 euro though.
I bought one for the son in February, and it was 499. He said no, it wasn't. Makes me question my sanity.

Does anyone know what is the actual price for this thing?

it's €499. Was there something else included with it?

Just noticed they have the Series X with 3 months GPU for €579 on their site. Not a chance 3 months GPU is worth €80. Something fishy going on there.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/gaming/console-gaming/consoles/microsoft-series-x-3-month-game-pass-ultimate-bundle-1-tb-10221020-pdt.html

JoyPad · 26-06-2021 5:32pm

Basil3 wrote: »

it's €499. Was there something else included with it?

Nope, nothing. I left the receipt in the car, will have a look at it tomorrow.
In the box: console, controller (w/ batteries), power cable, HDMI cable, little booklet nobody ever reads, and "quick guide" or something on a folded card.

Completely unrelated: how do you get audio out of this thing? Looks like they removed the optical out for some reason.

cnocbui · 26-06-2021 5:41pm

JoyPad wrote: »

Nope, nothing. I left the receipt in the car, will have a look at it tomorrow.
In the box: console, controller (w/ batteries), power cable, HDMI cable, little booklet nobody ever reads, and "quick guide" or something on a folded card.

Completely unrelated: how do you get audio out of this thing? Looks like they removed the optical out for some reason.

You dont - without getting an hdmi audio breakout contraption. MS now want you to get your audio out from the TV. Price should have been €499, unless Game Pass or the like were added extras.

TitianGerm · 26-06-2021 5:54pm

cnocbui wrote: »

You dont - without getting an hdmi audio breakout contraption. MS now want you to get your audio out from the TV. Price should have been €499, unless Game Pass or the like were added extras.

No optical out on the PS5 either.

CatInABox · 26-06-2021 6:03pm

In fairness, optical out is being depreciated everywhere really. It just doesn't have the bandwidth for the latest audio tech, and hasn't for a good few years now.

JoyPad · 27-06-2021 1:46pm

Receipt confirms that the price of 539.99 is for the console alone, no bundle, no extras.

27-06-2021 2:01pm

JoyPad wrote: »

Receipt confirms that the price of 539.99 is for the console alone, no bundle, no extras.

That's shocking

CatInABox · 27-06-2021 9:12pm

JoyPad wrote: »

Receipt confirms that the price of 539.99 is for the console alone, no bundle, no extras.

If it was in the last seven days, then Currys have a price match promise. Even if it's not in the last seven days, it's worth talking to them.

Beersmith · 29-06-2021 11:44am

Smyths have stock now

feargantae · 29-06-2021 2:19pm

Beersmith wrote: »

Smyths have stock now

Aaaaand gone!

Hoping Microsoft themselves get stock soon.

pmce4 · 29-06-2021 3:24pm

JoyPad wrote: »

Nope, nothing. I left the receipt in the car, will have a look at it tomorrow.
In the box: console, controller (w/ batteries), power cable, HDMI cable, little booklet nobody ever reads, and "quick guide" or something on a folded card.

Completely unrelated: how do you get audio out of this thing? Looks like they removed the optical out for some reason.

you should have got a card for 3 months game pass with it for that price. I would go back to see where your game pass code is. Also check your receipt sometimes the code is on there.

29-06-2021 5:17pm

pmce4 wrote: »

you should have got a card for 3 months game pass with it for that price. I would go back to see where your game pass code is. Also check your receipt sometimes the code is on there.

Curry's have their Series X with 3 months GPU priced at €580 :rolleyes:

theteal · 30-06-2021 11:54am

Basil3 wrote: »

Curry's have their Series X with 3 months GPU priced at €580 :rolleyes:

What's a month of GPU normally got for in € at this stage? Seems an expensive bundle.

I know quite a few of us bodged it but €80 is not much less than I paid for 3 years worth.

Riesen_Meal · 30-06-2021 11:56am

theteal wrote: »

What's a month of GPU normally got for in € at this stage? Seems an expensive bundle.

I know quite a few of us bodged it but €80 is not much less than I paid for 3 years worth.

I got 3 months for a euro on top of my gold for the next couple of year's only last week....

feargantae · 30-06-2021 12:15pm

theteal wrote: »

What's a month of GPU normally got for in € at this stage? Seems an expensive bundle.

I know quite a few of us bodged it but €80 is not much less than I paid for 3 years worth.

RRP is €12.99/pm, but currently you can get 3 months for €1 for new customers.

30-06-2021 12:55pm

JoyPad wrote: »

Receipt confirms that the price of 539.99 is for the console alone, no bundle, no extras.

Curry's have changed the Series X with 3 months GPU to €529. It was definitely €579 last week.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/gaming/console-gaming/consoles/microsoft-series-x-3-month-game-pass-ultimate-bundle-1-tb-10221020-pdt.html

I'd be complaining, that's for sure.

cnocbui · 30-06-2021 2:15pm

Curry's are the tossers I had a run in with over my One X controller when the right thumb stick click button stopped working. They claimed the controller was considered a consumable and not subject ti the EU mandated 2 yr warranty.

Complete nonsense but they lost any further business from me for life. I'd advise anyone to avoid that shower like the plague.

whiterebel · 30-06-2021 8:58pm

cnocbui wrote: »

Curry's are the tossers I had a run in with over my One X controller when the right thumb stick click button stopped working. They claimed the controller was considered a consumable and not subject ti the EU mandated 2 yr warranty.

Complete nonsense but they lost any further business from me for life. I'd advise anyone to avoid that shower like the plague.

I'm no fan of Curry's but no one recognises the 2 year warranty here, because it was never implemented. You need to go through the Small claims procedure in Ireland to exercise your consumer rights under the Sale of Goods Act.

CiaranTheGreat · 01-07-2021 7:06am

Just a heads up I just ordered one from smiths website. Not available for in store pickup but only home delivery. 500€ plus 6€ delivery

dreamwalker1 · 03-07-2021 12:56am

Same here - also ordered one from smyths and it's home delivery. Transaction is pending on my card and have yet to get a confirmation email so fingers crossed but unsure if it will come through. Worth a shot anyway

Flaccus · 25-07-2021 7:33pm

Been tryin to get a Series X since launch but really only been checking online. Walked into Curry's in Limerick Parkway Retail Park yesterday, and manager said they were expecting some Series X but not in yet. Chanced it this afternoon They got 3 in. Picked one up. They don't put them online and just leave them on the back counter the manager said. Might still have one left if anyone wants to try. Alas they have no telephone number you can ring, just the call center who can't check store stock.

Also on pricing their website says 529 with 3 months game pass ultimate. The shop deal is 549 with a controller. They had 3 month game pass cards in stock and would have done me the online deal but the cards scanning for them at all. In the end I only paid 500 and got the Series X but somehow ended up with a 2nd controller in the bag.

Signed up for Game pass...but my broadband is so pants, am still waiting for Doom Eternal to come down. Have a bunch of others queued as well (GTA V, Gears 5, Horizon 4, Halo Master Chief Collection, Jedi Fallen Order). Should keep me busy for some time. Also Witcher 3 and Bioshock Collection can be had for a tenner or less as on sale now. Looking forward to Diablo 2 the most though. Will finally put my LG CX48 to some sweet gaming use as it's only been a glorified monitor for WFH since I got a it a few months back. Have not gamed on consoles in 3 years+ (other than the Switch) so a lot of catching up to do.

SuperBowserWorld · 30-07-2021 3:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117660282#Comment_117660282

Ori and the Will of the Wisps you need to download from GamePass and play 4K 120 FPS HDR on that console and TV. Incredible game.

09-08-2021 9:08pm

What are the drop situations like at the moment?? Looking to pick up an X to compliment my PS5.

solidasarock · 13-08-2021 12:28pm

Same boat as above. I have been watching the usual retailers to try and order one the last few weeks but no luck.

Is Argos any use? The website says I can reserve and collect in a week in most nearby Argos stores but I am not sure I trust it?

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