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We reached out to Microsoft for comment, and will update this if we hear back. Though it's worth noting that the firm hasn't confirmed Baker's claims as yet. And it looks like its chequebook might be paying dividends. If you want more subscribers on Game Pass, you’re not going to get them if people can’t get the console." This is the time to do it people want stock. "Microsoft paid, effectively, to increase their production and have more stock. "Money was the reason," Baker said, speaking on the Xbox Era podcast.
In other words, Baker claims that the firm paid to prioritise chip production, which has resulted in healthier stock in both the UK and US. He claims that last April, Microsoft invested heavily in chip production in order to secure future orders. Xbox analyst Nick Baker sheds more light on the story. Has Microsoft been airfreighting product into the country, as Sony did in November when it reportedly landed three planeloads of PS5s at Heathrow to bolster its UK Christmas stock? Spencer didn’t go into detail, but whatever logistics spell Microsoft has cast, it seems to be paying off.Īccording to Spencer, Xbox supply is now "as big as it's ever been". In a January 2022 interview with The New York Times, Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed that Microsoft was "spending a lot of time thinking about how we move consoles from A to B location and securing chips".
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The global chip shortage, which was caused by the 2020 pandemic and compounded by supply chain issues in 2021, is the reason why gamers struggled to find Xbox Series X and PS5 stock last year.įixing the problem will take a while yet – building a new chip factory can cost $20bn and take two years – but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Microsoft is winning the chip shortage war
Microsoft has yet to confirm the precise reasons for the extra stock, but according to reputable analysts and our own research on the web, we think there are three big reasons why the Xbox Series X is so much easier to buy than the PS5… 1. By contrast, the PS5 console continues to change hands at the asking price (and sometimes more) on eBay. In early March 2022, deals site Woot slashed $50 off the Series S, dropping the price to $249.99. In fact, supply of the Series S has eased to such an extent in the US that some retailers have begun to discount the MSRP. The cheaper Xbox Series S, powered by a more modest AMD chip, is even more plentiful. It’s just as easy to find Series X stock in the US now that Walmart offers regular Series X drops to anyone with a paid Walmart+ membership ($14.99 a month). The latter even stocks "Certified Refurbished" Xbox Series X consoles starting from $470 in the US and £420 in the UK (a 6 per cent saving on the usual RRP). Amazon and the Microsoft Store also have units for sale when we look. Smyths Toys has the "Xbox ‘Series X 1TB Console" available in store for £449.99, with the option to click and collect that same day.
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On the plus side, stock has been replenished at a pretty steady rate, which is good news for fans who missed out on day one.Today, a quick search for "Xbox Series X" reveals a healthy supply at four UK retailers. The next-gen gaming devices have been selling like hot cakes, leading to mass shortages ahead of Christmas. You may also want to bookmark the Stock Informer website.ĭespite launching during a global pandemic, Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles have proven incredibly popular. With Xbox Series X back in sale in the UK, it's worth checking out other sites throughout the day. GAME also re-stocked the Xbox Series X earlier on November 24, although consoles sold out quickly. There's no word on how many units will be available to buy, but it's fair to assume that numbers will be limited. If you missed out on the Xbox Series X at launch, then it's worth checking the Currys website at this link.
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ORIGINAL: Xbox Series X is back in stock, but you'd better act fast in order to secure a console in time for Christmas.Ĭurrys PC World has confirmed plans to re-stock the Xbox Series X at 1pm GMT on November 24.
Stay tuned, will advise if and when we see stock appear." "The website is under heavy load so we haven't seen most stock go live yet apart from one console + controller bundle which was momentarily in stock.
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