Got a Series X from the MS Store. Was trying to get it with All Access, but couldn't find any site where that worked. Not a big deal since it's only a $20 savings to get a Series X with All Access, and it gives me the flexibility to save a little if I wanted to use just the console Gamepass instead of Ultimate.

My fear is that the price of Gamepass will go up soon with them acquiring Bethesda, and if I had All Access I'd have that price locked for 2 years.

Was a bit of a hassle, but yes, managed to pre-order the Series X.

if you go with the payment plan it will add on to current membership, so you could be good till April 2024 :P
The Xbox Seris S upscale to 4k, most people don't see much of a difference. 

Short answer: "no."

Long answer: There are always going to be early adopters. I'd wait if I were you. The only console I've purchased on launch date was a PS2, but that was only because I "got lucky." If you are getting one on launch date, set expectations low when it comes to logistics. It's worse than trying to fine a nice restaurant to eat at during peak times when the wait time to be seated is over 45 minutes. Less headaches, better life.

I haven't gotten a single xbox console in my entire life because PC/PS/Nintendo generally covered all that I ever needed so flopping down $300-$400 for a small amount of games was a solid no thanks for me.

This generation however... With Xbox All Access... And the Value of Gamepass... Welp... I am just waiting until All Access goes live in Canada to order!

I tried at launch time this morning to get one at just about every possible retailer. I was unable to do so. However, just now, three and a half hours after they went live, I just got a series s pre-order placed at Best Buy. The only problem is, I don't want a series s. I want an X. I just placed it as a backup plan.

Got one X and one S (kid...) :)
Took me forever on www.microsoft.ca, but I managed to do it.

I'm pissed off. I was o. The GameStop page and Iafter being placed on the queue I got one. Do everything in the cart, put my payment information and when I click payment I get an error and after trying multiple times it finally kicked me out and was not able to get one.

Manage to secure a second Pre-order with Best-buy.ca

They're still available in my place(Sonyland), i'll give it try preorder both Series X and Series S on Thursday, hopefully after release the delivery should be smooth.