Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


boland

545 posts

Ultimate Geek


#275969 19-Sep-2020 13:04
Send private message

I've decided Santa is going to give me an Xbox Series X, but he's in no rush. Just wondering when is the best time to buy? I guess the better deals with eg included games will come after Christmas? How did that go with the intro of the Xbox One?

Create new topic
Sam91
620 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #2568036 19-Sep-2020 13:53
Send private message

If you can afford it and you really want it, just buy at launch. No point in waiting for the best value bundle I reckon. I bought both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One at launch and had no regrets.

I won't be buying a Xbox or PlayStation this time around. I wasted too many years playing video games, peaking at 12+ hours a day at one point.




bagheera
539 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #2568112 19-Sep-2020 17:01
Send private message

If you are thinking of getting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate too, then you might want to look at xbox all access, but you will be locked in for 2 years

 

 

 

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/xbox-all-access-seems-like-one-of-the-best-deals-in-gaming/

 

 

 

https://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/xbox-all-access

 

 


boland

545 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #2568155 19-Sep-2020 17:02
Send private message

bagheera:

 

If you are thinking of getting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate too, then you might want to look at xbox all access, but you will be locked in for 2 years

 

 

 

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/xbox-all-access-seems-like-one-of-the-best-deals-in-gaming/

 

 

 

https://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/xbox-all-access

 

 

 

 

Yeah I found that, but you need to be a Spark customer for that and I'm not... And can't switch broadband due to contract.




heavenlywild
5053 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  #2568209 19-Sep-2020 17:27
Send private message

How come there are no bundles at launch? Is it not a standard offering? Sorry a noob with consoles.




Buying a Tesla? Use my Tesla referral link and we both get discounts and credits.


Dunnersfella
4086 posts

Uber Geek


  #2568234 19-Sep-2020 18:46
Send private message

Consoles will sell without bundles to be fair... demand is so high and due to COVID, production is under massive stress.

 

So don't expect 'massive' sales initially, with both Sony and Microsoft needing to manage stock to ensure things go smoothly from their side.


billgates
4705 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  #2568290 19-Sep-2020 19:36
Send private message

Do not expect any discounts or bundle deals until mid to late next year. Both Xbox and PlayStation are launching on within 3 days of each other in November and the stock has already sold for PS everywhere. Xbox pre-orders open on 22nd September at 8AM so you might want to be quick and pre-order it online or in store on the day early.





Do whatever you want to do man.

  

Dunnersfella
4086 posts

Uber Geek


  #2568291 19-Sep-2020 19:42
Send private message

Trading in your console is about the only way to get a 'deal' as such.


everettpsycho
611 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #2568761 20-Sep-2020 19:30
Send private message

billgates:

Do not expect any discounts or bundle deals until mid to late next year. Both Xbox and PlayStation are launching on within 3 days of each other in November and the stock has already sold for PS everywhere. Xbox pre-orders open on 22nd September at 8AM so you might want to be quick and pre-order it online or in store on the day early.



I presume all the big retailers will deliver on day one here, but can you order online for store collection? I've never been in NZ at a sell out console launch so not sure who's best to order from Tuesday morning. The switch was so easy to just stop by to be games whenever and they still had enough stock allocated to get my name down.

LFCNZ
151 posts

Master Geek


  #2597512 4-Nov-2020 11:15
Send private message

Are there any retailers that will have it available to by on launch day?


ShinyChrome
1564 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted

  #2597525 4-Nov-2020 11:33
Send private message

LFCNZ:

 

Are there any retailers that will have it available to by on launch day?

 

 

I highly doubt it, unless they have set aside some physical stock for launch day release. Which itself I would think is unlikely, due to many retailers having to stop taking pre-orders since they have no idea when they can deliver. But I have been wrong before and probably will be again...

 

I am on the post-launch pre-order shipment due to a kerfuffle with EB Games payment system, and all they have been able to give me is a vague "sometime 2020" promise.

 

I would pick a good retailer that is accepting pre-orders and doesn't pre-charge you the full amount and just throw your hat in. At worst, if you find a physical unit somewhere else you can cancel it.


groynk
234 posts

Master Geek


#2597666 4-Nov-2020 14:30
Send private message

Sam91:

 

If you can afford it and you really want it, just buy at launch. No point in waiting for the best value bundle I reckon. I bought both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One at launch and had no regrets.

I won't be buying a Xbox or PlayStation this time around. I wasted too many years playing video games, peaking at 12+ hours a day at one point.

 

 

Nek minnit: In line at midnight launch 🤣

 

I'm with you though - I fluctuate over the years between games waste my life, and, just enjoy life! "Everything in moderation"


marpada
474 posts

Ultimate Geek


  #2597716 4-Nov-2020 15:56
Send private message

Weird question, but do you think the Xbox One S will be on sale after the series X is released? Looking at the casual gamer who wants to play existing physical games without having to fork out almost $1000.


Create new topic





News and reviews »

Amazfit Expands Active 2 Lineup with the New Active 2 Square
Posted 23-Jun-2025 14:49


Logitech G522 Gaming Headset Review
Posted 18-Jun-2025 17:00


Māori Artists Launch Design Collection with Cricut ahead of Matariki Day
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:19


LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub With Advanced AI
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:13


One NZ Satellite IoT goes live for customers
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:10


Bolt Launches in New Zealand
Posted 11-Jun-2025 00:00


Suunto Run Review
Posted 10-Jun-2025 10:44


Freeview Satellite TV Brings HD Viewing to More New Zealanders
Posted 5-Jun-2025 11:50


HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Review
Posted 3-Jun-2025 14:40


Flip Phones Are Back as HMD Reimagines an Iconic Style
Posted 30-May-2025 17:06


Hundreds of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Posted 30-May-2025 16:57


AI Report Reveals Trust Is Key to Unlocking Its Potential in Aotearoa
Posted 30-May-2025 16:55


Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront with Premium, Versatile Design
Posted 30-May-2025 16:14


New OPPO Watch X2 Launches in New Zealand
Posted 29-May-2025 16:08


Synology Premiers a New Lineup of Advanced Data Management Solutions
Posted 29-May-2025 16:04









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.