Xbox One console delays: “it never feels good,” says Spencer

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Xbox One was delayed in several territories just before the holidays, and Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has voiced his dismay at the matter.

It follows the delay of Xbox One to Q3 2014 in Nordic territories, affecting Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Now, speaking with OXM, Spencer said, “I wish we had the global coverage that we originally announced when we stood on stage at E3,” and added, “I stood on stage and talked about 21 markets … there were things around the voice models and other things we needed to make sure were right in order to really build a box that felt native to the markets we were shipping in.

“It never feels good to stand on stage and talk about 21 markets and ship in 13, but it’s a journey, and it’s not won or lost the day after launch. It will be something that plays out, so making sure the quality of each market when we ship is the important part.”

Regardless, Spencer feels that Xbox One’s launch line-up is strong enough as it is to hold consumer interest for the time being.

Posted: Jan 06, 2014 1:52 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2014/01/06/xbox-one-console-delays-it-never-feels-good-says-spencer/

Comments

KatsumiPosted: Tue. Jan 07, 2014

Australians That sucks for the people in those places who can't get then Dx

Hopefully people in those said places will be able to buy the console in the near future. I'm sure Microsoft is working for fix the delays and all

AustraliansPosted: Tue. Jan 07, 2014

That sucks for the people in those places who can't get then Dx

CaszechPosted: Tue. Jan 07, 2014

Nice to see more places having more in stock.

KatsumiPosted: Tue. Jan 07, 2014

Lia Atleast a lot more consoles will be available in North America.

That's certainly good. I hope a better stock will be in Australia some time soon

XboxPosted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

I would be mad if mine was delayed

DissPosted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

Atleast a lot more consoles will be available in North America.

CulpritPosted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

Now I can actually find one at my local bestbuy and Walmart.

-CPPosted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

Thank God there is a stable amount in the USA now.

KatsumiPosted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

Fiji Delayed really keep up Xbox ps4 is away

It effected both of the consoles pretty badly initially. Both are starting to get a little better now though

-Origins-Posted: Mon. Jan 06, 2014

Wow, at least Microsoft is addressing this issue with the community. We'll see if those consumers will wait patiently. Personally, Sony has done a way better job of providing their consoles to those certain regions. I hope Microsoft picks up their slack.

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