Update: It didn’t take long. By 1pm PT, all consoles were out of stock. Did you get one while the window was open? If so, let us know in the comments. Otherwise, I’ll see you at the next refueling rodeo.
Walmart is back. The retailer will have both versions of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X available for online sales only today, January 21st, starting at noon, Pacific time (3 pm Eastern time) For how long? Each time the stock falls any store, disappears almost instantly. But at least you can try your luck.
Looking for other retailers? Check for refills on Amazon, GameStop and Target here.
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This hasn’t been included in today’s availability list, but maybe it will make a surprise appearance?
The S Series plays all the same games as the $ 499 Xbox Series X, but is limited to 1440p of resolution, has half the storage (500 GB versus 1 TB) and does not have the Series X Blu-ray player. less and would be a good choice depending on the configuration. Read our review of the Xbox Series S.
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This is Microsoft’s top-of-the-line console equipped with four times more processing power than the Xbox One. It has a Blu-ray drive and 1 TB of solid state storage and can produce in 4K resolution. Read our review of the Xbox Series X.
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The cream of PlayStation culture, this console includes an 825GB SSD and a Blu-ray optical drive. Read our review of the PS5.
Sony
This is the cheapest Digital Edition, which has the same specifications as the most expensive, including an 825GB solid state drive, except that it does not have the optical drive. If you have a good broadband connection, it is best to spend your money here. Read our review of the PS5.
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