Xbox Series X/S is Microsoft's fastest-selling Xbox console generation, despite supply constraints
Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S are outpacing sales of previous Xbox console generations - despite the fact that supply…
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[Eurogamer] Xbox Series X/S is Microsoft's fastest-selling Xbox console generation, despite supply constraints
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"When you think about trying to go get an Xbox or a new PlayStation right now in the market, they're really hard to find," Spencer continued. "And it's not because supply is smaller than it's ever been. Supply is actually as big as it's ever been. It's that demand is exceeding the supply for all of us."
I think this is important to remember sometimes. PS5 is the fastest selling console in US history and the fastest selling PlayStation in UK history. Series X/S is the fastest selling Xbox in history. We often hear that there are no consoles being supplied or that devs need to keep supporting last gen because so few people are able to get PS5s and Xbox Series X/S but it doesn't seem to be strictly true. They're selling tons. More than they ever did in previous generations. Millions of people have new consoles. There's just more people than ever that want them which means that it might be hard for you to get one.
I think this is important to remember sometimes. PS5 is the fastest selling console in US history and the fastest selling PlayStation in UK history. Series X/S is the fastest selling Xbox in history. We often hear that there are no consoles being supplied or that devs need to keep supporting last gen because so few people are able to get PS5s and Xbox Series X/S but it doesn't seem to be strictly true. They're selling tons. More than they ever did in previous generations. Millions of people have new consoles. There's just more people than ever that want them which means that it might be hard for you to get one.
Sounds like a good, healthy market. I'm guessing all the extra demand for gaming is from the pandemic changing people's lifestyles.
I do hope all the extra money coming in means more willingness to take risks and try new things. It seems like it will be with stuff like PSVR2 and Game Pass.
I do hope all the extra money coming in means more willingness to take risks and try new things. It seems like it will be with stuff like PSVR2 and Game Pass.
With the popularity of Game Pass, the Series S turned out to be a very good idea, especially seeing as it's the model used for Xcloud [EDIT: or not!]. I don't have a Series S or X (and probably won't for a while), but I can always at least play on an S through cloud gaming, and the games look damn good on my tablet.
Microsoft last gen vs. this gen is like night and day. I really like where they're at now.
Microsoft last gen vs. this gen is like night and day. I really like where they're at now.
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Streaming hardware is actually based on Xbox Series X but I believe streams are limited to 1080p currently.
Ah, didn't know that. Figured it was the S because of the (current) 1080p limit.
Everyone I know into gaming have either PS5s or Series X consoles. Some had to wait longer or use the various twitter accounts to check for stock and stuff but they all managed to get one in the end. It's not as dire as it seems, they're just really popular.
Just out of interest has the ample supple of Series S eaten into the manufacturing numbers of Series X?
In the UK at least the Series S has been readily available for over 6 months, but Series X has been harder to get (although in Dec there were plenty of opportunities). Therefore do you think Xbox will change their strategy to manufacture more Series X vs Series S over the coming months?
Just thinking out loud and wondering what people think
In the UK at least the Series S has been readily available for over 6 months, but Series X has been harder to get (although in Dec there were plenty of opportunities). Therefore do you think Xbox will change their strategy to manufacture more Series X vs Series S over the coming months?
Just thinking out loud and wondering what people think
Congrats to Team Xbox.
I already had my Series S.
Last December, I finally saw some Series X in Mediamarkt (Rotterdam, Netherlands), but I did not buy because they only sold Series X bundles for nearly 600 EUR.
And I still did not see PS5 personally.
It is nice to see all 3 companies doing their own things well.
Hope no more console war talks.
And I hope this can make SE to re-consider make FF main titles skipping Xbox.
I already had my Series S.
Last December, I finally saw some Series X in Mediamarkt (Rotterdam, Netherlands), but I did not buy because they only sold Series X bundles for nearly 600 EUR.
And I still did not see PS5 personally.
It is nice to see all 3 companies doing their own things well.
Hope no more console war talks.
And I hope this can make SE to re-consider make FF main titles skipping Xbox.
It is great that gaming is doing so well. Very pleased to see Xbox is turning it around after the rough generation with the XB1.
Glad Xbox is off to a solid start. Can't wait to see this new generation get into full swing, I think the success is going to churn out some really creative and excellent gaming experiences that will reach wide and receptive audiences and I'm hoping the variety of excellent types of experiences is robust.
This likely means that Xbox Series has hit (or came very close to) the gold standard for a console launch of ten million units sold in the first 12 months. I'd say 80 million units lifetime is now very close to a lock for the Series, with the potential of being the first Xbox generation to crack the 100 million barrier.
Same here. I don't think I have ever been happier with a console purchase.
Is that still true for PS5? November sales were down significantly across the globe in comparison to PS4. Also for your data points one is shipped (XBS) and the other is actual sell through (PS5). PS5 is behind PS4 in shipments but was ahead in sales due to it continually selling out. That may have changed and it's likely behind in sales and shipments of PS4 now. It's not hard to obtain an XSS in any market while the XSX was a urban legend until December. The XBS seems to be ahead in shipments versus X1 but behind in sell through at least in the U.S. and UK. This all may have changed after December but it doesn't seem likely.
Having doubled countries where Series were available at launch compared to the One/360 surely helped.
The next quarterly report (this January) should show some good numbers with the release of Halo/Forza counted in it.
The next quarterly report (this January) should show some good numbers with the release of Halo/Forza counted in it.
Same here. The variety of the XGS , BC including fps boost , gamepass and full feature. XBOX is doing very well .
I'm not loyal to any brand.. I owned the 360, afterwards the PS4 and now the XSX again. It's simply what brand offers the best experience for the money. Which is - for me right now - Xbox.
I was keen on getting the PS4, but the value proposition of Game Pass was simply too good. Also, most of my "gaming friends" are on Xbox.
Now Halo released, I'm even happier I went with Xbox. I might get the PS5 at some point though. It's a great time to be a gamer.
I was keen on getting the PS4, but the value proposition of Game Pass was simply too good. Also, most of my "gaming friends" are on Xbox.
Now Halo released, I'm even happier I went with Xbox. I might get the PS5 at some point though. It's a great time to be a gamer.
Good for them. I was bummed how far they lagged last gen but its nice seeing a strong comeback between GP and the new systems. Now if only PC Gamepass app could be improved tenfold...
Great foundation for Xbox to build on this gen, will be interesting to see how their recent titles (AoE IV, Forza, Halo) boosted revenue in the earnings report later in the month. Feel like they are building a solid userbase on Steam at the same time.
Pretty sure Series X can run four One S instances, not Series S.
Pretty sure Series X can run four One S instances, not Series S.
I dont know that this is true because the version of Generation Zero over xCloud was certainly not the X version.
I think it 's a matter of profile, i.e. Series S profile is enforced when a game is cloud enabled - but the actual hardware remains Series X'.
I may be totally wrong, though.
I own both a Series X and Series S. MS totally
Sold me back into their ecosystem with the game pass model. The hardware is amazing and Gamepass is just a total game changer. I travel a lot for work and the Series S is the perfect thing to bring with me for the hotel room. I'm very happy with what MS has done this generation and glad to see it paying off.
Sold me back into their ecosystem with the game pass model. The hardware is amazing and Gamepass is just a total game changer. I travel a lot for work and the Series S is the perfect thing to bring with me for the hotel room. I'm very happy with what MS has done this generation and glad to see it paying off.
This is good news. I'm glad I was able to get one at launch. Sometimes I forget the XSX is there its so quiet. Gamepass is a really compelling reason as well.