To balance this thread... I bought 3 XSX (for myself and friends) and none have had issues. Mostly launch units - day 1. I did a similar setup last gen (and myself owned 3 XBONEs across the various models/Xs) and never had a single problem across. Same with 360 Slim and OG Xbox. I find MS ...
Managed to grab the last one (Diablo) at a local store. Cashier said they were flying off the shelves and asked what was going on... I just said it was a good price.
Major props OP.
Stock checker tools helped a ton. Grabbed a Neon from a local Walmart when they got a decent restock this week.
Main logic on my end was I wanted to get one before Mario and before the real holiday rush. I think there may be some low level retailer bundles, but nothing that will be too...
I think it varies. I have seen more and more stock... but all local Walmarts are sold out of the Splatoon bundle near me (they also have a layaway sign right next to them at a few stores, so that surely helps).
Targets near me have the Gray units (but they do move fairly quickly).
I...
My platform is X1, so I was out of luck on a PM (I wasn't trying the Lego moms deal). So I used the Cart Wheel and today's 10% off deal to get the starter set for about $55. Felt good about that price.
Now to look for deals on the smaller packs.
Controller only on MS Store. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.320119900?tduid=aea41586c6d4bce85c694f643185039d
I wonder if I can get the $100 old system coupon to work on this new bundle.