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Up to $270 for your console/ 4 games for $100 trade towards Series X or S

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Sep 22nd, 2020 7:36 am

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6424 posts; 6864 upvotes; GTA

Sep 22nd, 2020 7:36 am

mymuro wrote: ↑Will they have in-store pre-orders at 11AM EST? Stores open at 11 so I dont want to waste my time there when I can just pre-order using my computer at BB/Walmart/Amazon/SDM.

If you really want one, I wouldn't rely on buying it online. Australia's preorders were gone in minutes:
https://www.9news.com.au/national/xbox- ... 83073bb01b
Now the question is, was this due solely to high demand, or reseller bots?

mrtvgame wrote: ↑ The promo is horseshit really when they only get less than 20 units per store for pre-order. Go waste time lining up or grab one easily on line. Like dethrock said, you can get your money for used consoles other ways.
If EB had half a brain, they would say to customers, go ahead and pre-order online and then we can apply the credit. But they are so stupid they act like it is 1985.

It sounds like the PS5 was about the same amount of units per store. I'm not surprised, despite being a gaming store EB isn't a high volume seller like BestBuy or Walmart. But of course one would think they would get more allocated. Aren't they handling the Xbox financing?

c'mon get happy!

Sep 22nd, 2020 7:39 am

Ken_vs_Ryu: Deal Addict; Dec 24, 2009; 1162 posts; 1007 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 7:39 am

If you "trade in" do you keep your old console until the new one ships or do they expect you to not game until November something

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Sep 22nd, 2020 7:57 am

DFS 360: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2006; 2714 posts; 865 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 7:57 am

chemicalxv wrote: ↑ If you still have game discs then your only option to keep playing them is to buy the Series X which is $600...

At this point I wouldn't change and probably wait for the inevitable revision regardless of which model you're looking at. The Series S is honestly a joke specs-wise with the serious potential to hold gaming back on the Xbox/PC side of things.

This is misinformation, the series S will perform the same as the Series X, but at a lower resolution. It’s still Zen 2 and RDNA 2.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 8:15 am

Kevin8se7en: Deal Addict; Nov 28, 2013; 1457 posts; 1196 upvotes; Orleans, ON

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:15 am

DFS 360 wrote: ↑ This is misinformation, the series S will perform the same as the Series X, but at a lower resolution. It’s still Zen 2 and RDNA 2.

Wouldn't the lower CPU clock speed and way less RASM make a difference though?

I'd be surprised if the series X doesn't load faster than the series S, but I think both will load fast regardless. Certainly faster than the Xbox One in any variation.

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:17 am

deeznuts: Deal Addict; Nov 27, 2003; 1256 posts; 891 upvotes; Ottawa

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:17 am

DFS 360 wrote: ↑ This is misinformation, the series S will perform the same as the Series X, but at a lower resolution. It’s still Zen 2 and RDNA 2.

Agreed.

There are probably better comparison sites, but this was the first thing that Google spat out: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2 ... 16ad5b6354

No game disks though, which sort of sucks. Then again, so many of us have Microsoft Game Pass Ultimate (now w/ EA Play) for $1 extra a month, so... Series S, might still be tempting.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 8:27 am

5Bs4a25c: Newbie; Nov 26, 2014; 24 posts; 10 upvotes; Halifax, NS

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:27 am

Honestly, the best suggestion for someone looking to get into 4k gaming this winter would be a used Xbox one X with gamepass ultimate. I see One X's selling for less than 300 on Kijiji right now. If the $1 trick for gamepass still works, you could realistically get an Xbox one X with 2 years of gamepass for under 400. Incredible

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Sep 22nd, 2020 8:28 am

bigfun3: Member; Oct 23, 2012; 420 posts; 200 upvotes; Brampton

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:28 am

These trade in promos are pretty good, but I don't think I can survive trading in my console and having no console to use for 6 weeks. I hope there are trade in promos a week before console launches

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Sep 22nd, 2020 8:38 am

9394: Deal Fanatic; Jul 5, 2001; 9107 posts; 10583 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:38 am

bigfun3 wrote: ↑ These trade in promos are pretty good, but I don't think I can survive trading in my console and having no console to use for 6 weeks. I hope there are trade in promos a week before console launches

What's the actual amount they are bumping up? Maybe it's really only $20-30 and so it would be worth it to keep it until next gen launches.

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:44 am

dethrock: Sr. Member; Nov 3, 2013; 802 posts; 1419 upvotes; Regina, SK

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:44 am

k847848 wrote: ↑ Ok but why are you calling the person you sold it for $350 an idiot?

I'm guessing you've never tried to sell anything. I'm not calling the buyer an idiot. I'm talking about all the people who constantly lowball. Or my personal favourite. "Hey, can I pay you $200 on Wednesday and then the rest on my payday?"

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Sep 22nd, 2020 8:52 am

Kkhan15: Deal Addict; Jan 1, 2013; 2079 posts; 1380 upvotes; Durham

Sep 22nd, 2020 8:52 am

9394 wrote: ↑ What's the actual amount they are bumping up? Maybe it's really only $20-30 and so it would be worth it to keep it until next gen launches.

This is why I'm just pre-ordering from BB as I can't get in store. And on launch, if EB has anything then, I will do a trade and cancel/return the BB pre-order. The bump isn't worth the hassle to line up on a work day.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:12 am

MarcAndreB875172: Jr. Member; Dec 13, 2016; 113 posts; 119 upvotes; New-Brunswick

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:12 am

I have a 120 inch screen running on a 1080p projector, I don’t see myself buying a 4k projector in the near future.

Couple Xbox question

1. Does my 2 remote on the Xbox one S will be 100% compatible with the Xbox série S for future game?

2. Understanding that the storage extension card are gonna be super expensive (219.00$ us) I will stick with the 500g ssd included with it and use my old hard drive for my old games. I’m just worry that having game like at 200gb now what is 500gb gonna be in 3-4 year time.. most likely not enough so it will be good to store just one or 2 game at the time..

3. They said 120 FPS on both platform, but both series have différant video card. Is the better video card only better to upscale to 4k? Am I supposed to have a similar experiance with series s on 1080p and series x on 4k. I’m wandering if in a couple year time I’m gonna have to upgrade to série x because it won’t be strong enough for newer game.

4. Series s don’t have a disk drive but most of my game are digital anyway. So this don’t mater to me.

For theses reasons should I buy the série x from start even tough I don’t have 4k display or will I have a similar experience with the series S.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:28 am

Viper98 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 19, 2008; 16049 posts; 7668 upvotes; London

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:28 am

MarcAndreB875172 wrote: ↑ I have a 120 inch screen running on a 1080p projector, I don’t see myself buying a 4k projector in the near future.

Couple Xbox question

1. Does my 2 remote on the Xbox one S will be 100% compatible with the Xbox série S for future game?

2. Understanding that the storage extension card are gonna be super expensive (219.00$ us) I will stick with the 500g ssd included with it and use my old hard drive for my old games. I’m just worry that having game like at 200gb now what is 500gb gonna be in 3-4 year time.. most likely not enough so it will be good to store just one or 2 game at the time..

3. They said 120 FPS on both platform, but both series have différant video card. Is the better video card only better to upscale to 4k? Am I supposed to have a similar experiance with series s on 1080p and series x on 4k. I’m wandering if in a couple year time I’m gonna have to upgrade to série x because it won’t be strong enough for newer game.

4. Series s don’t have a disk drive but most of my game are digital anyway. So this don’t mater to me.

For theses reasons should I buy the série x from start even tough I don’t have 4k display or will I have a similar experience with the series S.

You will have the same experience on Series S as on Series X on your setup

AFAIK you can hook any external storage up to either console to expand the built in storage. If you don't use an SSD though, you won't see the benefits of faster load times.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:36 am

AnthonyM170: Newbie; Jul 16, 2018; 54 posts; 13 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:36 am

MarcAndreB875172 wrote: ↑ I have a 120 inch screen running on a 1080p projector, I don’t see myself buying a 4k projector in the near future.

Couple Xbox question

1. Does my 2 remote on the Xbox one S will be 100% compatible with the Xbox série S for future game?

2. Understanding that the storage extension card are gonna be super expensive (219.00$ us) I will stick with the 500g ssd included with it and use my old hard drive for my old games. I’m just worry that having game like at 200gb now what is 500gb gonna be in 3-4 year time.. most likely not enough so it will be good to store just one or 2 game at the time..

3. They said 120 FPS on both platform, but both series have différant video card. Is the better video card only better to upscale to 4k? Am I supposed to have a similar experiance with series s on 1080p and series x on 4k. I’m wandering if in a couple year time I’m gonna have to upgrade to série x because it won’t be strong enough for newer game.

4. Series s don’t have a disk drive but most of my game are digital anyway. So this don’t mater to me.

For theses reasons should I buy the série x from start even tough I don’t have 4k display or will I have a similar experience with the series S.

I'm in the exact same boat. I have a projector that is pretty mediocre quality.. but its 140 inches, so i enjoy it.

I'm getting the Xbox series s for that screen, but than a PS5 for my 4k screen upstairs.

Its a win-win

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:40 am

bigfun3: Member; Oct 23, 2012; 420 posts; 200 upvotes; Brampton

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:40 am

9394 wrote: ↑ What's the actual amount they are bumping up? Maybe it's really only $20-30 and so it would be worth it to keep it until next gen launches.

I believe for this promo they're bumping it by $85 because if you go to EB games today trade in value they usually want $185 for xbox one x.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:41 am

cookedDeals: Sr. Member; Jun 16, 2008; 958 posts; 997 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:41 am

Viper98 wrote: ↑ You will have the same experience on Series S as on Series X on your setup

AFAIK you can hook any external storage up to either console to expand the built in storage. If you don't use an SSD though, you won't see the benefits of faster load times.

Next gen games HAVE to play off the SSD. You’re fine to play Xbox One/360/OG off a traditional external HD but any new games will require you to move them to the internal SSD before they’ll launch.

MS will be offering a 1TB SSD that you can add that will increase your next-gen storage, but no idea how much it will be yet.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:41 am

scottmg: Deal Addict; May 17, 2017; 1194 posts; 3359 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:41 am

cazzo1980 wrote: ↑ I don't think so. Someone else can chime in as well.

So am I missing something here? Why would you trade in your current gen console now, to pick up the new one in almost 2 months?

My phone plan is $400 a month for 500 MB of data.
My internet plan is $199.99 for capped internet and slow speeds.
My credit cards are the ones with annual fees but terrible rewards.
Did I RFD correctly?

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:57 am

cazzo1980: Deal Addict; Nov 18, 2015; 2574 posts; 1033 upvotes; Richmond, ON

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:57 am

scottmg wrote: ↑ So am I missing something here? Why would you trade in your current gen console now, to pick up the new one in almost 2 months?

that's how the EB promo works. I have been told 2 different things, but someone also confirmed on here as well.

Will see in an hour or so. @Watchdogz is currently in line, he will provide info.

if you don't ask, the answer is always NO!

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:57 am

DealOrNoDeal55: Deal Addict; Mar 15, 2010; 1236 posts; 1804 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:57 am

These trade in promos are stupid unless they allowed you to pre order now and then trade your system upon release date. No way I am trading my One X or selling on kijini now and not having a system for 6 weeks. Especially in a pandemic, where i find i game more

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Sep 22nd, 2020 10:08 am

roccerfeller: Member; Nov 30, 2019; 462 posts; 424 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 10:08 am

Ah crud. I'll be missing these pre orders unfortunately
Going to have to wait for the next wave or cross my fingers for a launch day box

Sep 22nd, 2020 10:16 am

xboxrrr: Deal Addict; Nov 27, 2013; 1114 posts; 1217 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2020 10:16 am

5Bs4a25c wrote: ↑ Honestly, the best suggestion for someone looking to get into 4k gaming this winter would be a used Xbox one X with gamepass ultimate. I see One X's selling for less than 300 on Kijiji right now. If the $1 trick for gamepass still works, you could realistically get an Xbox one X with 2 years of gamepass for under 400. Incredible

The Series S is $380 and can play everything the X can plus has future compatibility. So unless you are only really looking to play this previous gens game library and can manage to get a One X for $280 or less I would not recommend getting it over the Series S... this isn't even taking things like warranty into consideration which you'd get a year of with a new Series S compared to a used One X. Also the Series S is going to have vastly superior loading times..

The one downside for the Series S is the storage space...

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