The Xbox Series X is available at Walmart (Update: Sold out)
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Update June 17th, 4:15PM ET: Walmart appears to have sold out of Series X consoles for today. I hope that you got one!
Microsoft's next-gen console may have arrived, but getting your hands on an Xbox Series X isn't exactly easy. Much like the PlayStation 5, Microsoft's console remains in short supply due to increased demand and ongoing chip shortages, a problem that will likely extend into 2022. Thankfully, if you haven't managed to secure either console, the Series X is available at Walmart right now for $499.99. (Walmart is releasing new waves of consoles every 10 minutes for now, so check again if you strike out.)
If you're not sure how the Series X differs from the more affordable but weaker Series S console, there a few things to...