If you're interested in reserving your Xbox Series S or X console in time for release, mark your calendars for September 22, 2020. Microsoft has confirmed that pre-orders will open on that day, following the console's release on November 10.

What You Need to Know About Xbox Series X and S Preorders

Microsoft broke the news on the official Xbox Twitter account, confirming the date. While we don't have an exact time as of yet, but you should probably expect them to begin in the morning.

This announcement is potentially a move against Sony's pre-order plan for the PS5. The PS5 went up for pre-order the day after its price announcement, with no confirmation from Sony that it went live. This caused a lot of panic as people rushed to get their orders in.

By the looks of the Xbox tweet, both the Xbox Series S and X will become available for purchase simultaneously. Xbox fans will know about the Series X already, but you may not have seen the Xbox Series S release trailer that revealed it as the "smallest Xbox ever."

And don't forget, if your bank account can't handle a big console release coming so soon, you can go for the Xbox All Access plan instead. This breaks down the price of the console over 24 months but also throws in an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the entire period.

If your country doesn't support All Access, Microsoft may triple the number of countries with the plan. As such, keep eyes on your country's Microsoft store for more details.

Moving Toward a New Generation of Xbox

If you want to guarantee an Xbox console on day one, it's a good idea to get a pre-order in quickly. Keep an eye out on your favorite retailer on September 22 when pre-orders open.

If you're worried about if your beloved Xbox One accessories will work with your new Series S or X, don't worry; Microsoft has already confirmed that they'll carry over.