Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X and S brilliantly, which changed the narrative of the console wars in their favor late last year. This was followed by regular restocking of the console, but this ended in mid-2021.
But it looks like we’re about to get a set of Xbox Series X and S consoles after months of being out of stock. This was tweeted by @XboxIndiaLives.
Xbox Series X Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle hits Maharashtra on Monday. Delhi on Wednesday. 90% already prebooked. Amazon and Flipkart listings should happen next week if at all. Expect standard editions after that. #XboxSeriesXrestock #HaloInfinite #XboxIndia
Restocking Xbox Series X
The last proper restocking of the Xbox Series X was in June. After that, there was news that the console was back in stock. And now, with the release of Halo Infinite set for December 8, Microsoft has listed the Xbox Series X Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle on its Amazon and Flipkart website for $730. But the listing pages have yet to appear on Flipkart and Amazon. It will also be available in physical stores.
According to sources, the devices have apparently landed on Indian shores and could hit markets in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi on Dec. 8. The number of Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle will be limited, and stores like Game Shopee may already be the most sold out. units for regular customers.
This should help anyone looking for standard edition Xbox Series X. ETA for B’lore preorders should be Thursday. #XboxSeriesXrestock #xboxindia #XboxSeriesX https://t.co/aPliHj20HN
But there will also be a vanilla Xbox Series X available for purchase. Although we don’t have an exact date yet. Our sources confirm that the consoles have reached and are being processed by a distribution network in Redington.
With the launch of new consoles along with the rest of the world and regular restocking, Microsoft actually defeated Sony in the console war for the first time. Sony went through a difficult time due to copyright issues with the title and BIS.
But the pandemic and production problems have hit Microsoft hard, followed by problems with the distribution network in Redington. This resulted in months going by without restocking, with the Xbox losing the top spot to the Sony PlayStation 5.