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5 pro tips to get a PS5 or Xbox Series X this holiday season

New consoles are still hard to find. Here’s how to make it easier.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Oct. 24, 2021

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Finding an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 hasn’t gotten much easier since launch.

Here are 5 pro tips to help you get a new console ASAP.

5. Know which stores to check

Don’t get caught off guard when a drop happens.

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