'Strong likelihood' of Xbox Series X delay to 2021, says analyst
Yet another report suggests Microsoft and Sony struggle to overcome challenges posed by coronavirus.
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At this rate this wouldn't surprise anyone even myself.
Windows Central: 'Strong likelihood' of Xbox Series X/PS5 delay to 2021, says analyst
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At this rate this wouldn't surprise anyone even myself.
If they virus continues to spread in Summer, they will either have to delay or have very few units in Holiday 2020.
with the amount of games still coming out this gen, I'm ok with this.
obviously not worth the risk of putting lives in danger too
obviously not worth the risk of putting lives in danger too
I'm not saying it's impossible and the electronics supply chain is complex..
But I just got 4 containers worth of board games out of China and our logistics department is one human working with 3 small factories.
I think they can figure this out. China is coming out the other side.
Now a delay because software can't be finished in Japan/North America/Europe in time is possible as well if everyone loses a month of work.
But I just got 4 containers worth of board games out of China and our logistics department is one human working with 3 small factories.
I think they can figure this out. China is coming out the other side.
Now a delay because software can't be finished in Japan/North America/Europe in time is possible as well if everyone loses a month of work.
Agreed, that plus I'd have more time to save money. Though I could see them moving forward with a supply-constrained launch.
Regardless of reason, they stand to make more money by doing this, rather than releasing it while people's budgets have grown tighter due to the virus
You're comparing getting some board games shipped to manufacturing and shipping of complex electronic devices?
Pretty much what I expected.
- Even though factories are getting back in shape the economy will be such that the consoles might end up being more expensive than MS and especially Sony want.
- Developers might have to work from home which isn't ideal and will cause delays for launch titles
- Holding launch events for the new consoles might be impossible or even banned given how things are later in the year
- Even though factories are getting back in shape the economy will be such that the consoles might end up being more expensive than MS and especially Sony want.
- Developers might have to work from home which isn't ideal and will cause delays for launch titles
- Holding launch events for the new consoles might be impossible or even banned given how things are later in the year
Who is going to spend money on new consoles when people are laid off or finally starting to play catch up on bills?
Honestly this is a good thing. It's better to wait until things go back to normal before worrying about things like console release dates. Nintendo has shown that a March launch can work well, so if they go to Q1 they can still do well too without having to take needless risks because of the virus.
Who knows - maybe it could result in further improvements to the consoles than we would've otherwise gotten. It also means more time to save money for the systems for those who haven't saved up yet. There are also still plenty of great games on the current gen systems with many more to come (Ghosts of Tsushima, Cyberpunk 2077, etc).
Who knows - maybe it could result in further improvements to the consoles than we would've otherwise gotten. It also means more time to save money for the systems for those who haven't saved up yet. There are also still plenty of great games on the current gen systems with many more to come (Ghosts of Tsushima, Cyberpunk 2077, etc).
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But isn't China opening up most of its factories since cases there are subsiding? I mean companies like Apple have already opened most of their stores in China.
But isn't China opening up most of its factories since cases there are subsiding? I mean companies like Apple have already opened most of their stores in China.
This and I'm sure there's enough games for everyone across all platforms specifically digitally that can become a backlog.
They are, but the main problem now would be games potentially missing launch.
Between manufacturing delays, game delays due to employees working remotely, and the economy likely taking a nosedive, it's pretty safe to say new consoles will be arriving in 2021.
No, I literally said electronics are more complex logistics pipeline than board games in my post. That said I am still coordinating parts from multiple factories from multiple parts of China which indicates that factories across China are reopened and at pretty decent capacity
I just work with Chinese factories all day, but I guess I'll just go fuck off and not share information I have.
I wonder what they will do with games like Halo Infinite... say the XSX is delayed... the game will likely still be ready and could ship on PC, X1X and X1S.. they might have to to save their financial quarter.
But at this point I am pretty much expecting a delay for both systems.... crazy times.
But at this point I am pretty much expecting a delay for both systems.... crazy times.
isnt foxconn already open and active again? i dont think there will be as many stock issues (well, more so than usual stock shortage for a new console) as everyone seems to think.
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Apple gets good news: Foxconn’s Chinese factories are running again
Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn Technology has resumed production at its mainland China factories.
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Foxconn expects to resume normal production by end of March
The iPhone maker could be back to full strength by April as new cases of the coronavirus fall in China.
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nah, they would absolutely delay the game to launch with Series X.
It is desperately needed, but if it were to be postponed then do it.