We’ve been maintaining an eye fixed out for end-of-year next-generation console drops within the US, and regardless of exceptions like a current PlayStation 5 sale from Walmart that went on for an hour, they’ve remained as exhausting to get as ever. Things could also be completely different on the opposite aspect of the Atlantic Ocean, nevertheless, the place Amazon UK has had a for sale sign posted next to Microsoft’s £449.99 Xbox Series X — full with same-day supply — for over 12 hours without end.

The cheaper Xbox Series S has been a lot simpler to search out, however gross sales for both of the 2 flagship 4K gaming consoles by no means go on for this lengthy. In a reply to our reporter Tom Warren on Twitter, one person reports comparable sightings in France this week, so it’s attainable the continent is only a bit oversupplied with new Xboxes in the intervening time, even when we aren’t within the US.

That’s chilly consolation to anybody attempting to purchase one earlier than Christmas or the New Year, however hopefully, each one in all you’ll keep protected and wholesome and discover what you’re in search of quickly. If you’re nonetheless on the hunt, control our web page and the @Verge Twitter for updates, and keep in mind, you’re most likely in the identical state of affairs as Eddy Cue.