If you’re trying to find an Xbox Series X, you may need to examine your e mail inbox. Microsoft has been emailing out particular hyperlinks over the previous week to the Microsoft Store, that allow you to immediately order an Xbox Series X bundle. Microsoft says it has a “limited supply of Xbox Series X bundles” which might be accessible to “valued Microsoft customers” within the US.

The emails are addressed to Microsoft Store prospects, and bundles can be found on a first-come and first-serve foundation. Microsoft is limiting orders to 1 bundle per order, or two bundles per 30-day interval. The hyperlinks to order a bundle are distinctive and tied to a Microsoft Account, and don’t all the time assure that inventory is on the market for a purchase order.

A variety of “valued Microsoft customers” appear to be receiving the emails, and it might be a method for Microsoft to make sure a few of its inventory isn’t heading into scalpers palms. The essential requirement appears to be that you simply’ve shopped on-line on the US Microsoft Store earlier than, and maybe even bought Xbox-related software program or {hardware}.

If you’re fortunate sufficient to obtain an invitation to buy a bundle, you received’t have the ability to purchase simply the console itself. Microsoft is bundling a sport and an extra controller with this provide, and you may choose between Madden 22, GTA V, Rust, Far Cry 6, Hasbro Family Fun Pack, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Insurgency Sandstorm, and Diablo 2 Resurrected.

Microsoft warned earlier this 12 months that Xbox Series X provide might be constrained into 2022. The world chip scarcity has impacted varied firms for greater than 18 months now. Car producers have needed to cut back manufacturing of automobiles, and it’s been close to unimaginable to search out inventory of latest graphics playing cards, PS5s, and Xbox consoles.

Scalpers have additionally been making a nasty scenario worse by driving up costs. PS5, Xbox Series X, and GPU avenue costs are nonetheless via the roof, with an Xbox Series X promoting for a mean of $856 on eBay proper now.