Good news for Xbox Series X buyers in South Africa

Prima Interactive, the Xbox console reseller in South Africa, has announced that there will be more stock for the upcoming Xbox Series X and Series S consoles available locally.

Retailers will launch the second wave of pre-orders on October 19 while supplies last.

“Microsoft has prioritized South Africa and providing additional action is a confirmation of its commitment to our market,” said Microsoft CEO Ian Hepplewhite.

“Pre-orders around the world have sold out, so we recommend that customers register their interest on the retailers’ ‘Wish List’ by October 19.”

“We are on track to deliver the stock in time for its launch on November 10,” he added.

Pre-orders first opened in South Africa on September 22, 2020, and the X Series and S Series consoles will be available at several participating retailers.

Each console includes a new X Series controller | S, while an additional unit can be purchased separately at a suggested retail price of R1,399.

These controllers will be available in Carbon Black and Robot White, to match the respective X Series and S Series colors.

Other accessories for the controller include a rechargeable external battery and a wireless adapter for Windows 10, which are expected to be available on the console’s launch date of November 10.

The Xbox Series X and Series S are priced at R11,999 and R6,999, respectively.

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