The Xbox Series X mini-fridge went on sale this week. Once an Internet meme, the product is now actually available for purchase. Or you could have bought one, if the duffers hadn't bought up all the inventory and put it on resale sites at ridiculously high prices.

Inventory shortages and skyrocketing resale prices have been common over the past year and a half, with popular tech products like the PS5 and iPhone 13 targeted alongside oddball items like McDonald's Pokemon cards. But 2021 is precisely the peak year for themed mini-fridges to be priced out.

The Xbox Series X mini-fridge will be sold exclusively at Target for a standard retail price of $99. The first wave of pre-orders began yesterday, and this accessory sold out faster than the Xbox Series X restock. The situation was similar in the UK, where the cooler is being sold by retailer Game.

Literally no one was shocked, but within seconds a list of retailers posted on the popular resale platform informing them that this product had sold out. This product was clearly supposed to be a novelty item for hardcore Xbox fans, but at a rather exorbitant price.

For all you unfortunate gamers worried that your beverage will be lukewarm forever, there is good news: Xbox's social media manager Josh Stein took to Twitter to announce that the mini-fridge is not a "one and done" product, with more in stock on launch day in December, He confirmed that there could be more inventory during 2022. Don't give in to the duffers!

If you're confused about how the Xbox Series X mini-fridge came to exist, we don't blame you. The online joke started when gamers noticed that the design of the Xbox Series X console looked like a refrigerator. Microsoft got in on the skid by actually building an Xbox Series X refrigerator for promotional purposes.

After this was well received by Xbox fans, Microsoft announced that it would produce a mini Xbox Series X refrigerator available for purchase if the brand won a social media contest pitting well-known companies against each other The Xbox community rallied to ensure victory rallied together and as a result, this glorious kitchen appliance is now available for purchase.

The mini-fridge features LED lights on top, two inner door shelves, a USB port for charging devices, a DC power adapter for on-the-go use, and storage capacity for up to 12 cans. If you want to get one without resorting to duff prices, we have a place guide to help you buy an Xbox Series X mini-fridge that will be updated as more inventory becomes available.