A second stream of the video game console’s UK launch is set to go live at 10am on Saturday
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The launch of Microsoft’s new Xbox One X video game console could be disrupted by insufficient stock of the device.
Xbox One X has been available on pre-order for some weeks, but a second stream of the game console’s UK launch is set to go live at 10am on Saturday October 14, at the exact same time, at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
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Users hoping to pre-order the device before then will have to sit tight until midnight on Friday or Saturday, although at 10am it is unknown how long stores may have stock.
One UK gamer has taken to social media to vent his frustrations, causing a massive online stir.
psosolo – @psosolo
Microsoft has apologised to some of those affected, however.
msgdght – @msgdght
For those who have experienced an error regarding pre-orders of the Xbox One X now – we are aware of the issue and have identified a solution to this issue with our partners. — Xbox News (@XboxNews) October 13, 2017
However, Microsoft has not commented on whether the second stream could be affected.