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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AlmightyHelixPosted:
AxeJeff_Hardy Not with their sh**ty service that console bans people for no reason.
They don't console ban for no reason. If you tamper with the terms and conditions of xbox, then you are at risk.
I have seen people say that they have gotten banned for no reason, but somewhere down the line, they have probably modded a game save, or done something in that nature that has gotten them banned. Simple as that.
Don't break the terms, if you dont want to get console banned.
I don't remember ever doing anything.
The only thing I can think of is the Scotiabank thing but if they put it so it's no limit per console than isn't that technically their own fault?
AxePosted:
Jeff_Hardy Not with their sh**ty service that console bans people for no reason.
They don't console ban for no reason. If you tamper with the terms and conditions of xbox, then you are at risk.
I have seen people say that they have gotten banned for no reason, but somewhere down the line, they have probably modded a game save, or done something in that nature that has gotten them banned. Simple as that.
Don't break the terms, if you dont want to get console banned.
-LunaPosted:
This is no surpise. Why is there a news article on it?
Anyways, I hate consoles, but I would imagine PS4 is going to sell better. Everybody wants the better hardware. Xbox has its exclusives.
Anyways, I hate consoles, but I would imagine PS4 is going to sell better. Everybody wants the better hardware. Xbox has its exclusives.
AlbericiPosted:
Dawi5-4670k Lol M$ are so ambitious, do they really think people will buy new consoles when games are coming out on current gen consoles? Its so highly illogical...
Tons of people are getting the new consoles. You act like no one pre ordered them. Check the pre order numbers.
I wish no one was I think a lot of it is the famous youtubers that just wanna be first/
DawPosted:
i5-4670k Lol M$ are so ambitious, do they really think people will buy new consoles when games are coming out on current gen consoles? Its so highly illogical...
Tons of people are getting the new consoles. You act like no one pre ordered them. Check the pre order numbers.
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