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Microsoft already offers in-person Xbox repairs at Microsoft retail stores, but uBreakiFix will be the \u201cthe first Xbox Authorized Service Provider,\u201d according to the announcement. You\u2019ll be able to get Xbox repairs at uBreakiFix\u2019s \u201cnearly 700 participating store locations across the US\u201d starting January 20th, Microsoft says. (The company notes that you should check with your local uBreakiFix store to make sure they are participating in the Xbox repairability program.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In the announcement, Microsoft says that it\u2019s expanding its repairability program for the white Xbox Series S, the white Xbox Series X digital edition, and special edition Xbox Series X \u201cGalaxy Black\u201d model<\/a>. We\u2019ve asked Microsoft if the black Xbox Series X with a disc drive and the black Xbox Series S<\/a> qualify for uBreakiFix repairs as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re looking to repair your Xbox yourself, sourcing parts for that recently got a bit easier after iFixit started offering genuine Xbox parts and step-by-step repair guides in December<\/a>. iFixit offers parts and guides for repairing Surface devices, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In its announcement today, Microsoft also says that packaging for the white Xbox Series S, the white Xbox Series X digital edition, and Xbox Series X \u201cGalaxy Black\u201d model \u201care now fully paper and fiber-based, eliminating all single-use plastics.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n