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[RetroGamingUK]

https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/store/collections/xboxconsoles?icid=Cat-Xbox-QL1-Xbox-Consoles&source=lp

The regional stores across most of Europe are either completely out of stock of all models (even reconditioned units) or go to a page displaying 0 items when going to the Xbox consoles store page.

Observed with Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria.

 

[SJRB]

They should start selling Playstations if they want to make some money.

 

[PurePlatinum]

This is what I said two weeks ago when the Costco news broke - the supply chain drying up is the biggest hint that things are moving internally. Doesn't look good.

 

[Baemono]

https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/sto...les?icid=Cat-Xbox-QL1-Xbox-Consoles&source=lp

The regional stores across most of Europe are either completely out of stock of all models (even reconditioned units) or go to a page displaying 0 items when going to the Xbox consoles store page.

Observed with Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria.

Xbox is officially not supported in Luxembourg so that's normal https://www.xbox.com/en-US/regions

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

 

[peish]

Xbox Series 2X is coming next year. Duh

Sarah wants to a leg up on Mark, Xbox is getting faster better but costlier MSRP.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

nice

 

[Ronin_7]

Don't worry guys Xbox Series XL NEXT Gen with 50 CPUs will surely surely save the brand & outsell PlayStation 6.

 

[viveks86]

I.. I don't understand this strategy. Do all retailers have the ability to send back unsold units after a certain period as part of their contracts? Is that why this is happening and there is no way for MS to prevent it?

 

[March Climber]

Xbox Series 2X is coming next year.

The name, I mean.

 

[MisterXDTV]

I.. I don't understand this strategy. Do all retailers have the ability to send back unsold units after a certain period as part of their contracts? Is that why this is happening and there is no way for MS to prevent it?

Why would MS prevent it? They want Series consoles to die as soon as possible at this point

 

[viveks86]

Why would MS prevent it? They want Series consoles to die as soon as possible at this point

Why? They still have 2 years for the next one. Why not at least sell whatever is left in stock?

 

[kevboard]

The name, I mean.

it's gonna be the other way around I bet. Xbox Series X2 and maybe a Series S2... who knows...

 

[DarkShadowXI]

 

[winjer]

 

[Horseganador]

Big anniversary for Xbox's 25th anniversary is coming in 2026 (GTAVI, FH6, Fable, Gears) and without Xbox consoles in stores while PS5 sells like crazy, a flawless plan.

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

Not a good sign. I guess this is the beginning of the end fir XBOX. I truly think the damage done to the reputation brand is beyond repair at this point and once again, I don't why they are "supposedly" trying another console next generation at this point. The multiplatform strategy definitely isn't going to help their console going forward especially when consumers expect to see their games on their desired console.

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

Big anniversary for Xbox's 25th anniversary is coming in 2026 (GTAVI, FH6, Fable, Gears) and without Xbox consoles in stores while PS5 sells like crazy, a flawless plan.

They plan to use the last 3 as a welcome gift to PlayStation fans. Look at the rich history of Xbox, now you can play anywhere!

I will bet FH6 launches simultaneously despite previous comments. No one is willing to to put money into an Xbox library with all the water flooding the below decks.

 

[Elios83]

Right before a holiday season this is a big alarm bell. If they're discontinuing production without a replacement they won't be able to just let it die without an announcement.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Jez is pumping out iron as we speak, getting ready to fight for the truth tomorrow

 

[Lupin3]

Now Phil can say Xbox is sold out everywhere.

 

[Daniel_Mallorca1985]

RIP Xbox series X S

 

[Judge Magister]

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Nothing to see here folks they're doing just fine, just so you wait for the next gen SKUs in those stores a year from now

 

[RoadHazard]

They should start selling Playstations if they want to make some money.

PlayStations are Xboxes after all.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

PlayStations are Xboxes after all.

Not only that but when Xbox goes pc all Xbox will be PlayStations since pc plays ps games now

 

[ByWatterson]

nice

I snorted laughing

 

[MidGenRefresh]

 

[Tajaz2426]

Why? They still have 2 years for the next one. Why not at least sell whatever is left in stock?

There isn't a next one. They will keep leaking docs and keep it up that they are making a dedicated hardware for next generation until they have no road left to travel and cancel it.

A company isn't going to tell their base of folks that still give them money every month for rentals and online play, microtransactions, etc, that they are closing up shop. That would dry the well, so they will keep the bait out and get as many fish as possible to recoup what they have spent on other companies and the division itself, and in the end leaving console players with empty libraries of rented games.

Nadella already made that decision on trying to milk as much money as they can with gamepass on console.

 

[Hookshot]

RIP XBOX

 

[Unknown?]

Big anniversary for Xbox's 25th anniversary is coming in 2026 (GTAVI, FH6, Fable, Gears) and without Xbox consoles in stores while PS5 sells like crazy, a flawless plan.

It's okay, they will have their handheld in stores.

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

Given how dire your brand. I can't believe these geniuses think it's a good idea to launch a new console.

 

[diffusionx]

 

[viveks86]

There isn't a next one. They will keep leaking docs and keep it up that they are making a dedicated hardware for next generation until they have no road left to travel and cancel it.

A company isn't going to tell their base of folks that still give them money every month for rentals and online play, microtransactions, etc, that they are closing up shop. That would dry the well, so they will keep the bait out and get as many fish as possible to recoup what they have spent on other companies and the division itself, and in the end leaving console players with empty libraries of rented games.

Nadella already made that decision on trying to milk as much money as they can with gamepass on console.

That makes almost too much sense for it to be completely true. lol

 

[Pop]

So why won't they just announce it already that Xbox consoles are done

Why the long drawn out death. Next xbox will rebrand to Microsoft Gaming entirely

 

[YeulEmeralda]

Press X to mourn.

 

[Nydius]

So why won't they just announce it already that Xbox consoles are done

Because they've still got about 30ish million Series owners they're hoping to milk every last penny out of.

 

[iHaunter]

I.. I don't understand this strategy. Do all retailers have the ability to send back unsold units after a certain period as part of their contracts? Is that why this is happening and there is no way for MS to prevent it?

 

[Syphon Filter]

Why? They still have 2 years for the next one. Why not at least sell whatever is left in stock?

there is no next one.

 

[Alan Wake]

Big anniversary for Xbox's 25th anniversary is coming in 2026 (GTAVI, FH6, Fable, Gears) and without Xbox consoles in stores while PS5 sells like crazy, a flawless plan.

It's beyond fucked up when you think about it.

 

[Poppinfresh]

I.. I don't understand this strategy. Do all retailers have the ability to send back unsold units after a certain period as part of their contracts? Is that why this is happening and there is no way for MS to prevent it?

I don't get this either.

If the console has been discontinued by MS, it seems strange we haven't seen retailers trying to sell off existing stock, including games, at a discount.

Did MS either recall all of the stock that's in the wild or allow retailers to send back unsold stock?

 

[Avid Reading Horse]

 

[VolticArchangel]

Have an opened can of beans with Sarah Bond beside him and it'll be a titanic picture.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

It hits differently seeing this happen in real time, all while Microsoft does anything but acknowledge the truth in front of us.

 

[DarkShadowXI]

I don't get this either.

If the console has been discontinued by MS, it seems strange we haven't seen retailers trying to sell off existing stock, including games, at a discount.

Did MS either recall all of the stock that's in the wild or allow retailers to send back unsold stock?

It's a very bizarre situation overall.

Were Dreamcast units discounted and cleared out that way? I can't remember.

I vaguely remember the games being heavily discounted at Walmart. I'd still see the games year later in an endcap at the back of the video game section next to automotive parts.

 

[Bernardougf]

 

[TVexperto]

Phil Spencer ruined such a good brand with his "NeXt yEaR wiLL bE a GrEaT yEaR fOr xBoX faNs" schtick for 10 years

 

[Markio128]

 

[reinking]

It's a very bizarre situation overall.

Were Dreamcast units discounted and cleared out that way? I can't remember.

I vaguely remember the games being heavily discounted at Walmart. I'd still see the games year later in an endcap at the back of the video game section next to automotive parts.

I was buying everybody I knew $50 Dreamcast during the clearance sales.

 

[GHG]

So why won't they just announce it already that Xbox consoles are done

Why the long drawn out death. Next xbox will rebrand to Microsoft Gaming entirely

Because they know their remaining hardcore fanbase are stupid enough to hang around and be milked dry.