You don’t actually need an Xbox Series X to play Xbox Series X games, just a fairly fast internet connection and a compatible streaming device.

Xbox Cloud Gaming streams games from Microsoft’s servers to your console, laptop, or phone, through your web browser or the Xbox app. How does cloud gaming work? Well, it’s basically like being on a Zoom call with a game you control, meaning you can access new games with the push of a button rather than waiting for an install.

Cloud gaming requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (£ 32.99, Argos.co.uk), which unlocks on-demand access to over 100 games. Fortunately, decent laptops are much easier to find than the Xbox X series. If you’re considering an upgrade, check out our list of the best laptops in 2021.

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Headphones might not be perfect for gaming, but that doesn’t stop us from using them while playing a bit. Fortnite. We’ve tested a range of the latest models in our best wireless earbuds review, primarily focusing on audio quality, but also checking out the various features and styles currently on the market.

Whether you’re a style-conscious pop lover, a low-budget fitness fan, or a blasphemous gamer wearing headphones, there’s something for everyone in our guide to headphones. Our top pick are the Sennheiser CX 400BT true wireless headphones. Our reviewer said they were a “top notch” pair for those who don’t want to splash out.

EE restocked the Xbox Series X on a plan costing £ 31 per month and £ 10 up front. The bundle includes the Series X console, Xbox Ultimate game pass, player data pass, and video pass.

You must be an EE customer to purchase the plan or join EE and add it to your phone plan.

The game was restocked yesterday and yes it does always available for purchase on Game, albeit as part of a fairly expensive package (£ 567.95, Game.com) that includes the Xbox Series X console, a black Xbox controller, an Xbox Ultimate Three Game Pass month, a Player1 controller case and a t-shirt – all priced at £ 567.95.

If you don’t feel like shell out that much, we’ll keep you posted on any other version of the elusive console.

We’re moving into the end of the week with no further Xbox Series X drop in inventory in sight. So let’s go back to the basics. Know your enemy and all that.

There are two next-gen Xboxes, the less powerful Xbox S series, and the higher-end Xbox X series.

All old and new Xbox games will work on both consoles, although on the less powerful Xbox Series S the overall graphics quality will be reduced. The Xbox Series S has no disc drive, has half the storage capacity, and can only play downloaded games. The Xbox S series is much easier to find in stock than the X series. It’s also cheaper and costs just £ 249 (Amazon.co.uk).

Here are the details, if you like to compare teraflops.

• CPU: Custom 8-core Zen 2 processor
• GPU: 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUS
• Memory: 10 GB GDDR6
• Storage: 512 GB SSD
• Resolution: 1440p at 60fps

• CPU: AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.8 GHz
• GPU: 12TFLOPS, 52 UC @ 1.825 GHz
• Memory: 16 GB GDDR6
• Storage: 1TB custom WD SSD, optional 1T
• Resolution: 4K at 60fps

The Xbox Series X often ships with a gaming headset to increase the price and avoid scalpers.

The console does not come with its own headset, but it is compatible with all existing headsets for the Xbox One. The Xbox Wireless Controller (£ 54.99, Currys.co.uk) also has a headphone jack, so you can plug in your regular headphones to play game audio rather than your TV, which is great if you’re sharing a room with someone you don’t want to disturb.

If you need to upgrade or don’t have your own headset yet, Microsoft is selling the Xbox Series X Wireless Headset separately (£ 89.99, Game.co.uk). Many third-party manufacturers also make Xbox compatible headsets. We’ve rounded up the best gaming headsets you can buy today.

If you stream Netflix to your Xbox, a VPN allows you to spoof your location and access movies and TV shows that aren’t normally available in your country.

You can’t install a VPN directly on an Xbox Series X, but you can install one on your laptop and route your console’s internet connection through it. You can also install VPNs on routers to cover all your devices at once.

While there aren’t any replenishments to report, let’s go over some basic tips for securing a console. Preparation is the key to success, and there are a bunch of things you can do right now to make sure you’re ready for the next replenishment.

• Register an account and save your payment information at each of the retailers that stock the Xbox Series X. They are listed in the main article above
• Are you a BT customer or do you know someone who is? Register your interest on the BT site to get exclusive access to BT’s next drop
• Download each retailer’s app (if they have one) and add the Xbox Series X to your wishlist or ‘save for later’ list
• When the console drops, use the link in your wishlist to add the Xbox to your cart – this usually has a higher success rate than website browsing
• Write down the prices of the packages to make sure you get a good deal. All in all, the console itself costs £ 450, the controllers £ 50, the official headset £ 90, and the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs £ 11 per month. The recently released game costs £ 60, but retailers typically bundle older games with the console
• Xbox All Access pay-as-you-go is great value, as long as you don’t already have a Game Pass membership

To get the most out of the Xbox Series X, you’ll need a 4K TV.

Many new generation games allow you to choose between a performance mode and a graphics mode. The former degrades visuals slightly for smoother frame rates, while the latter mode allows for higher resolutions and more sophisticated effects at the expense of frame rate.

If your TV only goes up to 1080p, you won’t get the most out of your new Xbox Series X. To help you upgrade your TV without breaking the bank, we’ve put together a list of the best 4K TV deals for entertainment. , movies and games.