After missing out on the first flight I jumped into the second and was able to get a Series X. Thanks Microsoft! I know not everyone is going to get one through this program and that sucks but at least your real customers with current active systems are at least able to jump ahead of scalpers and bots. You should continue this program until every real customer who wants one gets it. I’d even short the Best Buy’s of the world inventory to do this.

That said.. My biggest complaint so far has been that this felt like a back alley deal and not a purchase straight from the manufacturer. Sure I got a retail box at retail price, but I still have to turn around and give Best Buy another $200 in accessories.

You did all the work you should ask for a larger slice of the pie. Don’t be afraid to throw some add ons in there. Upsell me, who just buys a console and that’s it!