Xbox One pre-orders kicked off just minutes after the next-gen console was formally unveiled. Avid gamers can now secure their PS4 rival 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. Xbox One pre-orders are open for those keep to snap up the multipurpose console.
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.
Amazon
Amazon’s Xbox One pre-orders are far from cheap. Listing the console alongside a loft £599.99 price tag, the online retail giant has suggested Microsoft’s next-gen console will be something of a bank breaker.
Although requiring wannabe owners to fork out the full £600 price to reserve their PS4 rival, Amazon has paired its Xbox One pre-orders with the company’s pre-order price guarantee.
The company stated: “Order now and if the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you'll be charged the lowest price.”
Xbox One pre-orders: Amazon
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 revealed 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.”
Less than a week after being unveiled, the Xbox One broke Blockbuster's pre-order records. James Morton, Head of Games at Blockbuster stated: “We are delighted by the huge number of pre-orders that we have received so far for the new Microsoft console."
Xbox One pre-orders: Blockbuster
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!)”
Xbox One pre-orders: Game
Zavvi
Taking a bold approach to its Xbox One pre-orders, former high street giant turn online retailer Zavvi has speculated on the final Xbox One price, charging wannabe owners a hefty £399 in order to secure their next-generation console.
Not allowing for any nominal fee deposits to be made like many of its rivals, Zavvi's Xbox One pre-orders also come with a strong indication of an eventual launch, with an Xbox One release date pegged for November 30.
Xbox One pre-orders: Zavvi
Asda
Supermarket giant Asda is another leading retailer to offer Xbox One pre-orders with just a £20 upfront fee.
Limiting customers to one Xbox One console apiece, Asda has inadvertently suggested that Xbox One stock might be in short supply at launch. If true, what better reason to pre-order the console ahead of time?
Listing the Xbox One release date as “Christmas 2013”, those pre-ordering the next-gen gamer from Asda will receive a £20 discount code in return. This will then be deducted from the console’s price once it is confirmed and full payment is made.
Xbox One pre-orders: Asda
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