Microsoft: Xbox One sell-outs at launch are "inevitable"
"We hope so," he said, when asked whether those who hadn't preordered would be able to find a console. "There are a few weeks to go between now and launch. Pre-orders have been unprecedented. It will mean Xbox One by far and away the largest launch we've ever done on a global basis and on a UK basis. And we work carefully with our retail partners to make sure we have as much capacity and inventory as possible.
"Inevitably, there will be situations where demand outstrips supply. But we work hard to minimise the impact of that," he continued.
Asked whether the console might sell out during the Christmas period, Harrison kept his cards close to his chest. "It's hard to predict, but the demand is very high. We will do everything we can to get as much inventory into our retail partners, because we want to sell them. There's no desire on our part to lose a sale or hold back inventory."
Big Phil's American counterpart Phil Spencer (boss of Microsoft Studios) has already promised that there won't be store shortages in the US. "There might be a line," he said, "but I don't want it to be that if you didn't pre-order in September, you can't get one."
It's been suggested that the next generation of console hardware will be the last, as the idea of a fixed-spec box beneath your TV goes out of fashion. Harrison doesn't see it that way - he feels that consoles can co-exist with disruptive emerging platforms like mobile and tablet.
"You're seeing a lot of growth in console but you're also seeing a lot of growth in gaming fullstop, whether it's on mobile phones, tablets or consoles and a number of new entrants. So the games market overall is in an incredibly strong position.
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FalsifiedPosted:
Lavish I made sure to preorder mine a few days after it was released to avoid the super waiting problem I would have if I were to try to find it in stock at a store.
I pre-ordered but cancelled it, I'm getting a PlayStation Four instead.
FalsifiedPosted:
ClamorousJibbers its gonna be a big launch this year
Exactly! There's more features and more gamers, that it's going to be unbelievable...
Fair point. Although, PlayStation Four is going to be bigger, I think.
TywinPosted:
I made sure to preorder mine a few days after it was released to avoid the super waiting problem I would have if I were to try to find it in stock at a store.
TywinPosted:
-SkillzMentalist I expected this, I wonder why they don't make more consoles.
They are too lazy to make more
It's not that they are lazy, but it is expensive to make Xbox One's or any console for the matter in super bulk. You try dumping that much money into a product that hasn't been released yet.
Dr-JPosted:
Dr-PonyfileDr-JDawWoobie Not Pre-Ordering it was a very stupid mistake on my part.
Did you already pre-order ? You can cancel it :p
He want's to pre-order it. He didn't have a chance too.
I think you will have them for Christmas as thats when I am getting mine I think.
I think they will have them 1week after release. Thy said they were making a lot of them
Dr-PonyfilePosted:
Dr-JDawWoobie Not Pre-Ordering it was a very stupid mistake on my part.
Did you already pre-order ? You can cancel it :p
He want's to pre-order it. He didn't have a chance too.
I think you will have them for Christmas as thats when I am getting mine I think.
LairPosted:
AggieWoobie Not Pre-Ordering it was a very stupid mistake on my part.
Looks like we will be getting out consoles after New Years.
Same with me and my friends we're pist.
Dr-JPosted:
DawWoobie Not Pre-Ordering it was a very stupid mistake on my part.
Did you already pre-order ? You can cancel it :p
He want's to pre-order it. He didn't have a chance too.
DawPosted:
Woobie Not Pre-Ordering it was a very stupid mistake on my part.
Did you already pre-order ? You can cancel it :p
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