The Xbox Series X restock situation has been a hectic and frustrating one for hopeful buyers since the next-gen console launched last fall, but one retailer is making a slight change in how it sells the Xbox Series X|S online as of Tuesday, May 18. According to reputable Twitter account Wario64, which tracks deals and restocks, Target has notified employees that Xbox Series X and Series S consoles can be purchased online as soon as inventory is available starting today Come from Sports betting site VPbet. This means that instead of holding consoles for specific drop times, local inventory for the Xbox Series X|S will be available for purchase online as stores scan it in. We saw a big Xbox Series X restock at Target this morning, which lends some weight to this report. Though stock will certainly continue to be limited, this change in process may mean we see more Xbox restocks at Target on a regular basis.
This doesn’t mean you’ll be able to walk into your local Target and ask whether they have the Xbox Series X in stock–Xbox Series X orders will still be sold online only, so you want to keep your eye on Target.com instead. However, Xbox consoles will be available for Order Pickup/Drive Up after you secure your purchase. Basically, Xbox Series X inventory will be available on Target’s website when your local store has stock, and you’ll have to go pick it up in person. So rather than following leaks about when Target is planning to drop Xbox stock, you’ll want to keep an eye on your nearest Target’s inventory instead.