newspaper archive. It’s very welcome option but it doesn’t solve the problem of there being no consoles in stock, although you can try and start the process here. If you have pre-ordered though you will still be able to pick up your new console on Tuesday via the click and collect service most stores now operate, although some are also now offering to post out consoles instead. It’s the successor to the current generation Xbox One and in the usual manner of such things it’s more powerful, has better graphics, and a number of new tricks that are impossible on the current generation of hardware. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Over in the US, retailer Walmart has announced plans to re-stock the Xbox Series X and S at 12pm ET on November 10. The Xbox Series X (£449.99) and Series S (£249.99) pre-orders open today from 8am BST. Manchester United players asked Jack Grealish about Old Trafford transfer during match, Traveller funeral organisers fined £10,000 after 150 mourners march through town, Donny van de Beek sends message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with superb goal for the Netherlands, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals how Arsenal captaincy has ‘changed’ him. If you're considering investing in an older console rather than the brand spanking new one, we've compiled a list of the best Xbox deals below: MailOnline may earn commission on sales from the links on this page. Both consoles sold out over a month ago, almost as soon as they were put up for pre-order. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. EastEnders spoilers: Tina Carter’s exit storyline revealed? This idea of ‘continuous compatibility’ means that Xbox One (but not Xbox 360) controllers work with the Xbox Series X/S, as does any other officially licensed Xbox One accessory, including headsets. The short answer is yes. "Existing EE pay monthly mobile customers will also have the option to take out one of the consoles and add the cost to their price plan, split over 11 interest-free instalments with EE’s Add to Plan service.". Some stores have had a very limited amount of stock since, but they’ve usually disappeared even more quickly. In terms of delivery timings, GAME has promised to fulfil orders by December 18 - just in time for Christmas. By Emily Knott For Mailonline.
"At 6 pm GMT on November 9, Xbox UK and Xbox On will host a six-hour livestream, counting down to launch at midnight," reads a Microsoft post. It’s got a new share button and the D-pad is more like the Elite controller, but everything else is almost identical. The short answer to this is nowhere… probably. Published: 02:55 EST, 22 September 2020 | Updated: 04:38 EST, 23 September 2020. The Xbox Series X will launch worldwide on Tuesday, November 10 and will cost £449.99 in the UK. The Xbox Series S is significantly cheaper but also less powerful, although it will run games the same as Xbox Series X – it just won’t be able to display them at a native 4K resolution. What is the Xbox Series X release date and price in the UK? Most of the games below don’t even have a release year, let alone a specific date, with the exception of survival horror The Medium, which is due out on December 10. You can watch the Xbox On live stream below, and check out the Xbox YouTube channel for more streaming content. Despite Microsoft’s previous comments about no exclusives for at least a year a number of these forthcoming games are now listed only for the Xbox Series X/S, but it’s not yet clear if that means a change in policy or just that they won’t be out for at least 12 months – in most cases though it’s probably the latter. "More stock of the Xbox Series X|S will be made available online only – on launch day, Tuesday 10th November," reads a GAME email, "Stock will be delivered to you by 18th December! If you missed out on buying the Xbox Series X and S when pre-orders went live, Microsoft and BT's new partnership means you may still have a chance to get your hands on one. MORE : Xbox Series X hardware review – the new console where nothing is new, MORE : Xbox Series X unboxing – a new generation with one foot in the past, MORE : Xbox Game Pass is ‘sustainable’ with ‘no plan’ for price increase says Microsoft, Follow Metro Gaming on Twitter and email us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk. Xbox Series X and S release date LIVE: Launch day stock buyer's guide, NEW games and more MICROSOFT kicks off the next-gen with two new consoles, including the Xbox Series X and Xbox … This also comes with 24-month Game Pass Ultimate - a library of the best games for you and your friends on the same plan to enjoy. Depending on how strict they are about the rules supermarkets probably won’t sell them, until the lockdown is over, so your only real option is to keep checking major stores like Amazon, GAME, Argos, and Smyths – especially their Twitter accounts. So if you buy an Xbox One game and it’s also released on Xbox Series X/S you get the next gen version for free when you get the new console. It varies for each game and many of the updates, including for games like Ori And The Will Of The Wisps, won’t be released until launch day or afterwards. As a reminder, the Xbox Series X console is available for £449, while the Xbox Series S costs £249. All are fundamentally current generation games though, with the Xbox Series X/S versions being modest upgrades at best. The full list of Day One Xbox Series X|S optimised titles can be seen below... • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Smart Delivery), • Dead by Daylight (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Gears 5 (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Gears Tactics (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Grounded (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Sea of Thieves (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • Tetris Effect: Connected (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • The Touryst (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery), • WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship (Smart Delivery).
Thanks to Halo Infinite and the coronavirus pandemic the Xbox Series X/S launch line-up is less than impressive, but there are a number of interesting titles promised for next year and beyond, as revealed during a recent Xbox Series X showcase. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription option also includes PC games, if you also have a gaming PC, and access to EA Play for £10.99 a month. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have a November 10 worldwide release date. The main difference is that the Xbox Series S can only output a maximum resolution of 1440p and not native 4K, although that will be irrelevant if you don’t own a 4K TV. "The rooftop display, set against the backdrop of London’s iconic skyline, will feature a countdown that will begin two minutes before midnight and includes a holographic installation to showcase the innovative features of the Xbox Series X.".
The latest news around the new Microsoft console coming out on November 10th– pre-orders now live.
That’s also true of ray-tracing, which is a more realistic way of replicating the way light behaves in the real world and means that reflections – in puddles, glass, and other shiny objects – is much more realistic than ever seen before.
Xbox Series X and Series UK pre-orders went live yesterday September 22. This means prettier graphics, smoother gameplay and faster load times. With a UK lockdown in full effect, the devices will only be available to purchase online, so don't visit your local GAME store in person. Other games are ‘optimized’ for Xbox Series X and S, which means they’re the same game as on Xbox One but enhanced in various ways – often by increasing the frame rate, resolution, and the quality of the textures. The Xbox Series X (pictured left) is Microsoft's flagship next-generation console, while the Xbox Series S (pictured right) offers next-generation performance in their smallest console at a more affordable price. To celebrate the imminent launch, Microsoft and the team at Xbox On is holding a marathon live streaming session. Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, and follow us on Twitter. Both are similar in abilities, although early testing, and Microsoft’s marketing, suggests the Xbox Series X is slightly more powerful. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S look likely to feature in a few Christmas stockings this year, as they're launching globally on November 10. State Of Decay 3 (Undead Labs)Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios)Everwild (Rare)Avowed (Obsidian Entertainment)Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (Ninja Theory)Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine)CrossFireX (Remedy Entertainment)Fable (Playground Games)The Medium (Bloober Team). "Viewers are invited to preview games that are playable at launch, complete live interactive challenges, all while experiencing a spectacular installation that will be featured throughout the show. Quick resume is another neat trick that means even if you turn off your console it’ll switch back on in exactly the spot in the game you left it, so there’s no longer any need to worry if you need to nip out for a minute (or hour). Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. These features are also available with the PlayStation 5, as is super-fast loading courtesy of a SSD. In terms of launch games, Microsoft is doing things a little differently this time around.
Although it will also be released on PC it’s the first major Xbox Series X/S exclusive, that won’t be released on Xbox One or PlayStation, and promises to make substantial use of the new consoles’ SSD.
Perfect for digital-first gamers, the Xbox Series S includes the new Xbox Wireless Controller, also in Robot White. The Xbox Series X will launch worldwide on Tuesday, November 10 and will cost £449.99 in the UK. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. All first party games (which now includes Bethesda titles) are available from day one for free on Game Pass, as well as many indie titles and slightly older third party games – although apart from the first party titles the exact line-up does change over time, as games get added or removed. Plus, as recently announced, EA Play will be coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later this year, which will give you access to some of EA's flagship titles such as FIFA, Battlefield and the Star Wars franchise. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Since Microsoft recently bought Bethesda, makers of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, for $7.5 billion, they could theoretically make any of their future games Xbox exclusives. Click the links in the box below for a detailed look at both consoles. With countless shops closed due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, there are no midnight launches as such, meaning customers will receive their consoles by delivery. Alternatively, you can join for just consoles or PC for £7.99 a month. The Xbox Series X is priced at £28.99 and the Xbox Series S at £20.99 monthly. If you want to score one several sellers on eBay are now listing the consoles at various prices. Battlefield 6 could be next year's must-have game on PS5 and Xbox, GTA 6 release date latest as Rockstar prepares for GTA Online DLC, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla release time, PS4 and Xbox One download news. Microsoft has always made it clear that it does not intend to release any games that will run exclusively on Xbox Series X/S until a year or two after it first launches. Please note, no stock will be available in stores.". This controller will be available as a standalone purchase later this year and includes improved ergonomics, the hybrid D-pad, and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers and back, as well as the new dedicated Share button. UPDATE 2: Express Online has posted its reviews for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Available via the links below, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both impressed during our time with the consoles, although neither was completely without fault. The comments below have not been moderated. Your best bet now is that more additional consoles will be made available to buy on launch day, although since England is in lockdown again that isn’t as helpful as it might have been.