Xbox One pre-orders have kicked off just minutes after the next-gen console was formally unveiled, with the PS4 rival able to be secured now with just a £20 deposit.
Formally unveiled during Microsoft’s long awaited XboxReveal launch event, the Xbox One is the company’s Xbox 360 follow-on, with the next-gen console lining up alongside a revised new Kinect offering and a raft of innovative new features.
Able to be turned on simply by saying “Xbox On”, the new Xbox One boasts an eight-core processor, 8GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD. With a Blu-ray player also integrated within the machine, Xbox One pre-orders have kicked off with a selection of UK retailers already letting avid gamers to reserve their upcoming console.
Where can you pre-order the Xbox One? Read on to find out.
Blockbuster
First to offer Xbox One pre-orders in the UK, ailing retailer Blockbuster is allowing gamers to secure their new Xbox console by placing a £20 deposit either online or in store.
“Following the exciting news from Microsoft, get ahead of the game and pre-order the new console at www.blockbuster.co.uk/xboxreveal or visit your local store,” an official spokesperson from the retailer stated.
Despite the finial Xbox One price having yet to be confirmed, Blockbuster has confirmed it will knock this £20 pre-order deposit off the console’s eventual price, whatever that may be.
The retailer added: “Place your pre-order deposit for the new Xbox One console at blockbuster.co.uk and we will email you before the release to let you know the final details of the console, including pricing. At which point you will be given the option to choose between Home Delivery or collection from your local Blockbuster store.”
Game
Another retailer to have jumped on the Xbox One pre-order bandwagon early, Game is also offering the console for just a £20 up-front fee.
Again allowing gamers to secure their Xbox One console in-store or online, Game has remained cautious about when the next-gen gamer will actually touch down.
The retailer stated: “We have the Xbox One console onsite and ready to preorder! Just place your £20:00 deposit and guarantee yours on release day (whenever that is!)”
Stay tuned for all the latest Xbox One pre-order news and deals as and when it is confirmed.
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