Black Friday
Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 Orders Are Seeing Last Minute Delays
By Ambia Staley
November 12, 2020This week is a big week in gaming, as the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 are finally hitting store shelves. However, gamers may have to wait a little longer to get their hands on their consoles as shipping delays are being reported for both systems.
Whether it's due to the overwhelming demand for the consoles, the continuing problems with COVID-19 ,or a combination of factors, customers who successfully managed to purchase the Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5 are running into last minute delays.
Some Canadians who have ordered an Xbox Series X or Series S directly from Microsoft have been running into an issue that was showing their console sitting at a FedEx facility in Memphis, Tennessee for days, while those who ordered via Amazon are being told that consoles could arrive as late as December due to high demand.
Due to high demand, consoles will ship as inventory continues to arrive throughout November and December. You will receive an email notification when your order has shipped. You can track the latest shipment status of your order here: https://t.co/PyACxvY8Qo. ^SC
— Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) November 9, 2020
Many who pre-ordered the PlayStation 5 aren't faring much better, as Walmart Canada posted just hours before the system's release that orders could be delayed 2 to 3 days due to the demand.
If you've pre-ordered a #PlayStation5 with us, please note that we are doing everything we can to get your console to you as soon as possible.
— Walmart Canada Gaming (@WalmartCAGaming) November 11, 2020
However, given the huge demand, you may experience a delay of 2-3 days. We appreciate your patience as we continue to fulfill orders.
If you're currently waiting on a new console and unsure about who you can contact for help, we've listed some quick links for each retailer's customer support below to help get you started.
- Amazon.ca
- Best Buy
- Costco
- EB Games
- Microsoft Store - if your order has shipped via FedEx, you can also contact them on their website or Twitter for support
- Shoppers Drug Mart - you can also contact them via Twitter
- The Source
- Walmart
Be sure to have your order number (or shipping number if applicable) on hand before contacting support to help the the support person find your order quickly.
Have you managed to get your Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5? Are you experiencing delays? Let us know in the comments!
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View allThere also was an issue of your account was set up to buy through paypal... I had to add to cart on Xbox then finish buying through paypal on my phone. Then I switched my payment to my card directly and was able to snag one directly from the console. It was a mess.
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