The UK and other regions are running low on xbox console stocks. (WindowsCentral)

[Grand Conde]

Strange development. Almost impossible to buy an xbox in the UK - demand that high ukbrehs?

Reports on social media have flagged a widespread stock issue, and after checking the biggest UK retailers myself, it seems these claims hold true.

Admittedly when I first saw the post I thought it could be hyperbole, surely it can't be that hard to get hold of an Xbox Series X?

It seems though, I could only find the console in stock at Smyths, which is popular toy store. This was for home delivery only and no in-store stock, and as as indicated by the poster below, isn't providing home delivery to all areas with minimal stock all over the country. I can get it in my area, but many cannot.

After scouring the websites of other major retailers, I discovered the scarcity is real. Here's what I found:
Smyths Toys - : Limited stock available for home delivery only, with no in-store availability. Even the home delivery option is spotty depending on your area.
Very - The console is listed but won't be delivered until February 10, 2025
Amazon UK - Similar delays, with estimated delivery between February 6 and March 16, 2025.
Argos - Adding the console to your basket is possible, but no stock is available for home delivery or collection.
Currys - completely out of stock.
John Lewis - No stock.
GAME - No stock.

The UK and other regions are running suspiciously low on Xbox Series X console stocks, why is PlayStation still widely more available?

Everything is an Xbox, but what if you can't buy an Xbox?

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[levitate]

Sales were so low that they probably just said “fukk it, send supplies to areas with higher sales”

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Goat box selling out in stores

 

[Diondon]

 

[Kenny West]

Those Brits know it's rubbish

 

[IsThatBrothaMouzone?]

Kinda halfway thought Harrods would have it but that store is bougie as fukk.

I doubt they even have TV's under 5 stacks. Think I saw one for like $30k last time I visited the UK.

 

[Umoja]

Yeah, people tend not to stock up on shyt that is difficult to sell.

 

[Grand Conde]

Add Brazil to the list.

It seems that Xbox fans are having difficulties finding the console in official stores in Brazil. As noted by players, of the 17 virtual stores that Microsoft indicates on its website as affiliates, none currently have the Xbox Series X model available for purchase.

So far there has been no justification from Microsoft regarding this. However, the Folha de São Paulo portal recently contacted some of the stores and received a less than encouraging response.

In response to Folha, two official stores confirmed that Microsoft would no longer be replenishing stock of the Xbox Series X model nationally. However, an American distributor stated that in fact the number of consoles sent to Brazil was reduced.

The only devices found are sold on marketplaces by companies that import themselves or resell, in the so-called gray market. In this case, prices range from R$5,000 (~US 876,78) to almost R$10,000 (~ US1.753,56).

In any case, it seems that Microsoft may be reducing the share of its most powerful console in the national territory. Apparently, the Xbox Series S and Xbox Cloud Gaming seem to have achieved more success here.

In a note on the matter, Microsoft only stated that players will be able to continue enjoying their console in different countries and that players in Brazil will be able to play on "their current consoles, PCs, with Game Pass and on smartphones, tablets or TVs with Xbox Cloud Gaming".

 

[Rekkapryde]

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