After the recent price increase of Game Pass and the subsequent restructuring of the service, the future plans of Microsoft Gaming within the video game industry have sparked widespread discussions once again. This has been further fueled by reports indicating that retail chains worldwide are gearing up to cease the sale of Xbox consoles.
eXtas1s, a well-known and respected voice within the Xbox community, recently addressed the price hike of the service and rumors surrounding Microsoft Gaming’s potential cancellation of plans for a next-generation console. In a video focusing on the company’s situation and its hardware in Spain, eXtas1s highlighted the prevailing landscape in the country. He noted that the majority of retailers in Spain have halted the sale of Xbox Series X consoles, with Microsoft themselves informing stores like MediaMarkt and El Corte Inglés that no further shipments of Xbox Series X consoles will be made available. Consequently, there is now a scarcity of Xbox Series X consoles in Spain, as major retailers have ceased restocking them.
Based on his observations and information gathered regarding the situation in Spain, eXtas1s expressed little surprise at the actions taken by retailers like Costco and the current market status of Xbox consoles. In fact, he speculates that Microsoft Gaming may be contemplating a reevaluation of its role as a producer of gaming hardware.
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