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Xbox U.S. Console Unit Sales Just Reached an All-Time November Low - IGN

This morning, we learned that November was a surprisingly bad month for video game spending across the board. But one console in particular is really struggling, and that's the Xbox.

www.ign.com

Estimates for November are around 100-150k

 

[Witchilich]

They are exiting the hardware business. Soon it will just Playstation vs Nintendo vs Steam.

 

[wolffy66]

So far

 

[Verchod]

But hold on... That means people are still buying Xboxes!

Why?

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

The Xbox brand is now synonymous with unintentional comedy... Steam Machine is more confident.

 

[gokurho]

Xbox U.S. Console Unit Sales Just Reached an All-Time November Low - IGN

This morning, we learned that November was a surprisingly bad month for video game spending across the board. But one console in particular is really struggling, and that's the Xbox.

www.ign.com

Estimates for November are around 100-150k

Fanboys need to face reality. It's not just Xbox that's declining.

No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-its-not-just-xbox-all-video-game-console-sales-are-massively-down-year-over-year-and-its-going-to-get-worse

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

No exclusives, raised prices, why bother investing in their dying ecosystem? That's what new customers are thinking, and rightly so.

 

[kazuyamishima]

But hold on... That means people are still buying Xboxes!

Why?

There are people still, I went to an Australian retailer a few weeks ago and one guy asked for a Series X, even the person attending him asked why he would wanted an Xbox over a PS5 or a Switch 2.

 

[Topher]

Fanboys need to face reality. It's not just Xbox that's declining.

No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-its-not-just-xbox-all-video-game-console-sales-are-massively-down-year-over-year-and-its-going-to-get-worse

Perhaps, but Xbox isn't just declining. Xbox is flatlining. The others may be down, but they are not out.

 

[PlayStaytion]

No exclusives, raised prices, why bother investing in their dying ecosystem? That's what new customers are thinking, and rightly so.

It's true power will unleash with ps6 and 5th gen Xbox just like the one x. When devs don't give a f about the ps5 to be precise.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Yes but what about the all-time December low?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Perhaps, but Xbox isn't just declining. Xbox is flatlining. The others may be down, but they are not out.

 

[AJUMP23]

2 price increases and no first party killer software.

 

[Robb]

Xbox U.S. Console Unit Sales Just Reached an All-Time November Low - IGN

This morning, we learned that November was a surprisingly bad month for video game spending across the board. But one console in particular is really struggling, and that's the Xbox.

www.ign.com

Estimates for November are around 100-150k

 

[reinking]

 

[Unknown?]

They are exiting the hardware business. Soon it will just Playstation vs Nintendo vs Nex Playground.

Ftfy

 

[FoxMcChief]

Makes sense that this generation (the absolute worst for both Xbox and Sony) would have Xbox sales at its lowest in November.

 

[Zacfoldor]

So far

 

[ZehDon]

Just wait till next year.
Next year is the year.
Yessir. Next year...

 

[Zacfoldor]

Fanboys need to face reality. It's not just Xbox that's declining.

No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-its-not-just-xbox-all-video-game-console-sales-are-massively-down-year-over-year-and-its-going-to-get-worse

 

[Magic Carpet]

But hold on... That means people are still buying Xboxes!

Why?

library old games most likely.
I should take all my 360 disks into gamestop.

 

[diffusionx]

I was at Best Buy buying Christmas gifts and saw someone buy a Series S.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Makes sense that this generation (the absolute worst for both Xbox and Sony) would have Xbox sales at its lowest in November.

PS5 is about to (if it hasn't already) overtake PS3.

But ok

 

[FoxMcChief]

PS5 is about to (if it hasn't already) overtake PS3.

But ok

I guess you missed the thread where it was pretty unanimous that the PS5 was the worst playstation. But you probably prefer a McDonald's Big Mac over an In-n-Out Double Double.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

I was at Best Buy buying Christmas gifts and saw someone buy a Series S.

Did you report them to CPS for child abuse or did the bystander effect kick in?

 

[Bondo]

Id also wager that one console failing is gonna lower numbers across the board cumulatively.

 

[xanaum]

It's time for the old jurassic Sega fanboys to teach the Xbox crowd how to deal with what's coming now.

 

[Robb]

It's time for the old jurassic Sega fanboys to teach the Xbox crowd how to deal with what's coming now.

 

[Moses85]

 

[Klayzer]

Perhaps, but Xbox isn't just declining. Xbox is flatlining. The others may be down, but they are not out.

I will pose this question, "What's more likely, Nintendo/Sony rebounding" or Xbox continued mega decline?

 

[ToneyJ]

Losing when you have the infinite money cheat code on is crazy.

 

[SkylineRKR]

These consoles didn't see permanent or huge pricedrops over 5 years in.

If total console sales are tracking behind, its BECAUSE of Xbox which is selling abysmal, like Saturn numbers. A lot of games were pushed back, probably for GTA which was also pushed back. Its a relatively silent Q4.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Hardware is fully dead.

 

[Felessan]

Fanboys need to face reality. It's not just Xbox that's declining.

No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-its-not-just-xbox-all-video-game-console-sales-are-massively-down-year-over-year-and-its-going-to-get-worse

All consoles are down but some dropped somewhat and one dropped x3-4 times
Last year Xbox November estimation was 430k. This year is 100-150k.
Sony/Nintendo are struggling and Xbox simply going to the grave.

 

[onQ123]

Just imagine a device that was inspired by your accessory replacing your main console in the Big 3

 

[Gonzito]

Phil Spencer is an incompetent

 

[Cakeboxer]

But hold on... That means people are still buying Xboxes!

Why?

It's still a good deal if you got a cheap Game Pass sub. Other than that no idea why.

 

[Cyborg]

Why would you buy an Xbox at this point? Its a waste of money.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

I think Xbox Game Studios (not Bethesda, not Activision) could potentially have a great year next year.



Halo: Campaign Evolved - series making its PlayStation debut with a remake of on of the series best single player games

Forza Horizon 6 - great series, now set in Japan (please let me drive around Tokyo like Metropolis Street Racer)

Gears of War E-Day - going back to the characters and vibe of the original, could be great

Fable - wild card, apart from complaints regarding the female lead's face I think what we've seen so far look great



We could potentially be looking at their best games lineup since the 360 days.

As for their console business? Yeah it's dead and buried... and Microsoft seem content with that.

 

[kaizenkko]

Fanboys need to face reality. It's not just Xbox that's declining.

No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-its-not-just-xbox-all-video-game-console-sales-are-massively-down-year-over-year-and-its-going-to-get-worse

Everybody is struggling, but Xbox has simply given up. On Black Friday 2018, Microsoft discounted its consoles by $100. This year, they haven't done anything. In fact, they've made two price increases.

Everyone is struggling because everything is more expensive these days. In 2018, the PS4 was sold for $199. This time, the Black Friday PS5 price was the same as its launch price in 2020. Trump really screwed Americans in a way nobody expected.

 

[dragonyeuw]

They are exiting the hardware business. Soon it will just Playstation vs Nintendo vs Steam.

And Nex playground

 

[dragonyeuw]

But hold on... That means people are still buying Xboxes!

Why?

I mean seriously..... if one didn't buy an Xbox prior to them going up T W I C E this year, what possible reason would one jump in now??!! Buy in at $300-$500? Nah, I'll wait till they're 5 years old, porting their titles to other consoles, and when they're priced $450-800.

What fucking timeline is this??

 

[Unknown?]

Phil Spencer is an incompetent

Wrong! This is his career moment, he finally got Xbox out of 3rd place!

 

[UltimaKilo]

Phil Spencer is an incompetent

A competent leadership would be working of FSR4 o XBOX, redesigning the Series X and a price cut.

How do they still have jobs?

 

[Horseganador]

Xbox as hardware is already dead, it's incredible how they've managed to mess things up so much this generation.

 

[Mownoc]

Makes sense that this generation (the absolute worst for both Xbox and Sony) would have Xbox sales at its lowest in November.

You couldn't make a negative Xbox post without throwing the PS5 in there too could you? You tried but you just couldn't bear it!

Your comment doesn't even make sense. If it makes sense sales are worst ever because it's the worst ever Xbox. Then why are PS5 sales not the worst ever when it's the worst ever playstation? Obviously there's way more to it.

 

[PropellerEar]

I guess you missed the thread where it was pretty unanimous that the PS5 was the worst playstation. But you probably prefer a McDonald's Big Mac over an In-n-Out Double Double.

You definitely prefer Philly-FMC-Booty spitroast sandwich.

 

[Darkkahn]

Way to go lads!

 

[dragonyeuw]

A competent leadership would be working of FSR4 o XBOX, redesigning the Series X and a price cut.

How do they still have jobs?

I'm fairly sure I could have fucked up Xbox this bad for 50 times less than Phil's salary. Actually, I would have had to actively try to fuck up this bad.

 

[Putonahappyface]

Phil Spencer is an incompetent