4 Reasons Not to Pre-Order Xbox One X & 3 Reasons You Should

While some of you probably want to put in an Xbox One X pre-order the second they go live, others might want to hold off.

Microsoft’s Xbox One X arrives on November 7th for $499. It’s not on sale yet but we expect retailers to start taking Xbox One X pre-orders in the near future now that Microsoft’s confirmed new pre-order details for a live stream at Gamescom on August 21st.

Microsoft plans to talk more about the Xbox One X, and reservations, starting at 9:00pm CEST, 12:00pm PDT. Retailers like GameStop are also hyping the event so there’s a good chance we’ll get a firm Xbox One X pre-order date and time during the show.

Pre-ordering a console is a little bit different than putting down $60 for a new game. The Xbox One X is a much bigger investment so you’ll really want to weigh the pros and cons before you commit your hard earned cash to Microsoft’s PS4 Pro competitor.

There’s are few really good reasons to put in an Xbox One X pre-order as soon as retailers start taking them. There are also some very valid reasons to take a rain check and wait.

Maybe you wait a few weeks (if that’s possible) or perhaps you wait until after the console arrives on shelves ahead of the holidays in November.

This guide will take you through a few reasons to pre-order the Xbox One X ASAP and a few reasons to hold back, at least temporarily.

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