I don't think MS has "killed the XB1S out of the gate". The XB1S is going to become the only XB1 SKU available- the original will disappear from shelves once inventory has been sold through, just like what happened when the Xbox 360 S, then Xbox 360 E were released. It's about reducing cost of...
Steve...that sucks! Please let us know what (if anything) HouseParty.com does to help you out.
I received my pack yesterday afternoon, as advertised, sealed with the clear plastic adhesive circle. Also included were the aforementioned software discount offers.
I agree with the others...