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[Eddie-Griffin]

Retweeted by Larry Hyrb/MajorNelson

Wow, and this photo is after editing it to look better, these must look like a mess in real-life unless all that yellow is glossy shimmering gold which I doubt. I am curious how the in-person versions will look like when they inevitably leak out like the Oreo one.

There's actually multiple ways to get one, not just on Twitter but on Instagram and elsewhere, here is the link to the rules, https://lalweb.azureedge.net/public...ries-S-Console-Sweepstakes-Official-Rules.pdf

You can enter on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook for your chance to win one of these...Uniquely designed edition consoles.

I mean the left one bothers me the post, you can't even see the full word "showtime" because they added a pointless squiggly line in the middle. You don't need to use ALL the space, have some consistency lol.

Also 3 custom consoles in less than a full month, Xbox is partnering with everyone these days it seems.

 

[Topher]

 

[demigod]

Series L

 

[Imtjnotu]

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

why are they promoting SS so hard? isn't that weird?

 

[Captain Toad]

But LeBron is teamed up with PlayStation. Now, I have to hate both.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

why are they promoting SS so hard? isn't that weird?

Because there aren't enough extra Series X to do the same thing with.

To be fair, the Series X did get the mandalorean custom promotion console thing. Which is a sign that more X is gradually getting put out there but still not enough.

They better get that fixed by May before Redfall releases. If that game is a success they will miss their opportunity for more sales if they still are short on Series X stock.

But LeBron is teamed up with PlayStation. Now, I have to hate both.

To be fair, that deal was to Lebron directly via another agent who authorized the deal, but it wasn't via the Lakers itself.

This is a Lakers direct deal.

 

[kiphalfton]

Gaudy

 

[hemo memo]

Looking great.

 

[analog_future]

Series L

 

[Ozriel]

why are they promoting SS so hard? isn't that weird?

I have to agree. Why aren’t they pushing this for their flagship console?

 

[Sleepwalker]

It looks like shit

 

[cireza]

When will they release a decent looking special edition for people to actually buy ?

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[Max_Po]

Series ...S


Comeone ..

 

[TidusYuna]

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I have to applaud them for trying to find creative ways of getting rid of the Series S surpluses.

 

[mrmustard]

why are they promoting SS so hard? isn't that weird?

Because they know they will sell more S than X. Casuals Go for the cheap er console.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Because they know they will sell more S than X. Casuals Go for the cheap er console.

Or there's just not many X's out there to use for stuff like this, outside of the recent Mandalorian.

 

[Dick Jones]

Or there's just not many X's out there to use for stuff like this, outside of the recent Mandalorian.

Yeah, they can't afford to giveaway a whopping 2 custom Series X.

 

[hemo memo]

why are they promoting SS so hard? isn't that weird?

Promoting their highly competitive priced console is weird?

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Promoting their highly competitive priced console is weird?

yes. i see companies always promoting their flagshit.

 

[DeepEnigma]

It's almost as if the XSX doesn't exist to them anymore.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

They should have locked down the rights to a Kobe console, mass produce, with some proceeds going to his foundation or whatever.

 

[chromhound]

Series S...

 

[Gudji]

Never gets old.

 

[Ronin_7]

Microsoft better start buying lines to produce Series X consoles because it's getting ridiculous.

 

[Captain Toad]

To be fair, that deal was to Lebron directly via another agent who authorized the deal, but it wasn't via the Lakers itself.

This is a Lakers direct deal.

Yes, but the Lakers and LeBron are each unlikable on their own.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Microsoft better start buying lines to produce Series X consoles because it's getting ridiculous.

Brah, it's on purpose. Serles S is their base. Series S sold the most. Series S is basically everything they ever wanted, a locked down store front and GP streaming device all in one.
Series X is gonna be under-utilized all gen. Pretending they're going to do some big Series X push and ditch Series S owners is hardcore gamer fanboy nonsense. They care about the masses.

 

[Bond007]

Damn- wish there was a Bulls one.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Microsoft better start buying lines to produce Series X consoles because it's getting ridiculous.

It's not like demand for Series X is that much higher than Series S, I'd think. Otherwise Microsoft could have adjusted production volumes months ago.

Either that or they flooded production with so many Series S systems that they're stuck with moving inventory out before they can boost up Series X units.

In any case it's a mess of their own doing.

Brah, it's on purpose. Serles S is their base. Series S sold the most. Series S is basically everything they ever wanted, a locked down store front and GP streaming device all in one.
Series X is gonna be under-utilized all gen. Pretending they're going to do some big Series X push and ditch Series S owners is hardcore gamer fanboy nonsense. They care about the masses.

Too bad for them the masses don't seem to care too much about Series S. But I'm guessing with these types of Series S promotions, MS are hoping it makes the system more attractive to customers willing to buy a regular model through brand association with, say, the Lakers or some celebrity.

 

[Celcius]

I want one but I don’t have social media.
Also, why not make it a series X instead of S?

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

It's not like demand for Series X is that much higher than Series S, I'd think. Otherwise Microsoft could have adjusted production volumes months ago.

Either that or they flooded production with so many Series S systems that they're stuck with moving inventory out before they can boost up Series X units.

In any case it's a mess of their own doing.



Too bad for them the masses don't seem to care too much about Series S. But I'm guessing with these types of Series S promotions, MS are hoping it makes the system more attractive to customers willing to buy a regular model through brand association with, say, the Lakers or some celebrity.

I think that's more of a lack of interest in Xbox entirely then saying much about the Series S. If they had their first party rollin with game after game going to gamepass. I think a lot of people would grab a $150-230 Series S.

 

[akaFullmetal]

Better than the Oreo themed one.

 

[feynoob]

I have to applaud them for trying to find creative ways of getting rid of the Series S surpluses.

I commend your war against xss.

 

[Ronin_7]

Brah, it's on purpose. Serles S is their base. Series S sold the most. Series S is basically everything they ever wanted, a locked down store front and GP streaming device all in one.
Series X is gonna be under-utilized all gen. Pretending they're going to do some big Series X push and ditch Series S owners is hardcore gamer fanboy nonsense. They care about the masses.

But Series X could be moving tons of units but it's barely in stock... I still think it would be outselling the S.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I commend your war against xss.

I laud your obliviousness to Series S's general lack of demand.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

But Series X could be moving tons of units but it's barely in stock... I still think it would be outselling the S.

Maybe. That's more of an assumption. It sold well at the start by selling to their hardcore base. 3rd year into a generation is more of a casuals thing.
MS is probably choosing a locked down digital store with GP subs over more Series X sales. You don't lose a cut of sales to retailers.

 

[PSYGN]

gross

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I think that's more of a lack of interest in Xbox entirely then saying much about the Series S. If they had their first party rollin with game after game going to gamepass. I think a lot of people would grab a $150-230 Series S.

Getting those big 1P games regularly hitting GP was one of the biggest selling points, so the pained struggles by MS to live up to it would negatively impact not just Game Pass, but also Xbox, which MS have tried making indistinguishable from the service for several years.

No one else's fault but their own. Let's see if they can start fixing the problem later this year.

 

[feynoob]

I laud your obliviousness to Series S's general lack of demand.

The internet is amazing place that it allows people like you to make up shit, despite not having any concrete data.

Good luck on your war.

 

[Black_Stride]

When will they release a decent looking special edition for people to actually buy ?

The Mandalorian customs are all amazing.
I have enough controllers already.......but they are all tempting.


P.S We laughed at them when they made the controller hoodies.......but now I really want a damn controller hoodie and the lime green controller to go with it.

P.P.S
I also really want an all black Series S.
When Microsoft when?!?!?!

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Yeah, they can't afford to giveaway a whopping 2 custom Series X.

Uh, they are giving out more than two, you can only WIN one OF two. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense to have the same contest on three different social media platforms.

It's almost as if the XSX doesn't exist to them anymore.

Mandalorian wasn't even a month ago.

Brah, it's on purpose.

Nonsense.

Otherwise Microsoft could have adjusted production volumes months ago.

Makes no logical sense if the issue is that they can't produce enough.

Better than the Oreo themed one.

I'm not so sure about that, but we need to see the in-person pics of these to be sure.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Mandalorian wasn't even a month ago.

Wow, we are at a 10-1 clip.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Uh, they are giving out more than two, you can only WIN one OF two. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense to have the same contest on three different social media platforms.



Mandalorian wasn't even a month ago.



Nonsense.



Makes no logical sense if the issue is that they can't produce enough.



I'm not so sure about that, but we need to see the in-person pics of these to be sure.

How is it not on purpose? They're the ones ordering how much to make of the Series S and Series X. There's no manufacturing issues now. They're choosing to keep doing Series S's and keep them stocked everywhere.

 

[ironmang]

The left one is pretty ugly but the right one is easily one of the best customs they've done.

 

[hemo memo]

The salt here could supply a big city for weeks. Series S is in the title. You could just ignore the thread than spread salt everywhere. Xbox team is doing a great job marketing their console.

Wasn’t the PS5 UI teased by Burger King?

 

[Dick Jones]

Uh, they are giving out more than two, you can only WIN one OF two. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense to have the same contest on three different social media platforms.

Sorry, giving away 6 Series X consoles at most is not reasonable. I apologise

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

Wow, we are at a 10-1 clip.

More like 10-5. The S consoles are covered more and are more silly looking so get more attention.

How is it not on purpose? They're the ones ordering how much to make of the Series S and Series X. There's no manufacturing issues now.

Xbox warned there would not be enough supply, last holiday season at the same time Sony said they had produced a good number of stock from the holidays. Right after the holiday season Sony and Nintendo (which was always available) said their stock issues were over, Xbox never said a thing.

Very clearly the issue is the rate of the amount they are producing, not that something is holding them back from producing more. They aren't choosing anything, they over produced the S and had two months (and half of Jan) selling at reduced costs to cover the gap. Their rate of producing X's is lower than the Rate of S.

It wouldn't make much sense to discount your cheaper product with already low console margins for near 3 months in a row to cover a gap due to lack of X stock on purpose when that would cut down whatever profits that could have been made, if any. Doesn't really add up to say they did it on purpose unless they wanted to lose money on purpose too.

 

[cireza]

The Mandalorian customs are all amazing.

Yeah but they are not for sell.