A new way to buy an Xbox Series X console is being tested this month by Microsoft, which could prove a big boost for gamers.
2021 has seen fans struggle to purchase next-gen consoles, with issues expected to last throughout the year.
Production shortages have been caused by a number of factors, with issues being encountered across a number of tech products.
Sony has been badly affected and has struggled to keep up with the demand for its PlayStation 5. The same issues have also been encountered for gamers trying to buy graphics cards, GPUs and Nintendo Switch.
But even when stock arrives in stores, other problems have also been leaving gamers frustrated and unable to complete purchases.
With stock shortages causing massive demand online, scalpers have been using bots to buy up consoles so that they can be resold for a profit.
This has only made things harder for those who want to buy an Xbox Series X, PS5, or Nintendo Switch, at normal price.
And the good news is that companies are looking at way to cut some of those problems by creating a new way to buy the product of your…