Summary
- Xbox Series X/S sales are lower than the previous generation, with only 767,118 units sold in November 2024.
- Microsoft's focus on first-party games going cross-platform may reduce the appeal of owning an Xbox Series X/S.
- Despite low sales, Microsoft isn't concerned about Xbox as they prioritize building great games and expanding Xbox Game Pass.
A recent report has shown that Xbox Series X/S sales are estimated to be lower than the previous generation's. While many fans believe that the Xbox Series X is the more powerful console, it hasn't really translated that much in terms of purchases. Microsoft has previously confirmed that Xbox hardware revenue has dropped. However, with Microsoft's shifting its focus away from consoles, these results are not too surprising.
With Microsoft bringing first-party games to other consoles, it effectively gives some fans less reason to own an Xbox Series X/S. Although the company has clarified that only select titles will go cross-platform, many gamers feel that owning a PlayStation, or even a Switch, could be a better choice, since many of the first-party exclusive games from those consoles don't arrive too often on the Xbox.
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Popular website VGChartz's latest sales estimates showed that the Xbox Series X/S was struggling. The Xbox Series X/S only sold 767,118 units during November 2024, versus the 4,120,898 PS5 units and 1,715,636 Switch consoles. To add, during the Xbox One's fourth year, it was still selling around 2.3 million consoles, compared to the Xbox Series X/S's current year. This all ties down to previous reports that have continued to claim that Xbox console sales are down.
What Could These Figures Mean For Xbox Moving Forward?
Microsoft has previously admitted that Xbox lost the console wars. While the company has been aggressive in buying out and acquiring major developers for its games, this hasn't gone well for its console units. Industry insider Mat Piscatela previously claimed that the Xbox Series X/S was doing well despite low sales. And while this might prove true, as lifetime sales are around 31 million, it still shows that the Xbox hardware hasn't spoken as much to possible consumers as the other consoles of the same generation.
Granted, Microsoft has admitted several times that Xbox is not focused on console sales. Part of the Xbox's strategy is to just build great games, with an even bigger highlight in digital libraries and cloud gaming. With Xbox Game Pass enjoying a growing and healthy number of subscribers, coupled with many game releases, the company has etched a nice space wherein it can succeed well in the video game industry. With rumors that some more of the exclusive titles will also be coming to other consoles in the near future, it could lead to a different direction for Xbox and Microsoft. It's only a matter of time until Microsoft decides its next course of action in regard to console production, and if it plans to focus on digital gaming or even software production.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Operating System
- Proprietary (Windows-based)
- Storage
- 1TB WD SN530 NVMe SSD
- VR Support
- No
- Resolution
- 720p - 4K UHD
- App Store
- Microsoft Store
Microsoft's ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
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- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac
- Ports
- AC, Ethernet, USB x3, Storage Expansion, HDMI
- HDR Support
- Yes
- Original Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- Hardware Versions
- Xbox Series X
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $499
- Weight
- 9.8 LBS
- Dimensions
- 151 x 151 x 301 mm
- Processor
- Custom AMD 8-core Zen 2 3.8 GHz