March NPD 2022 Thread - NS #1, Xbox Series X|S #2 as it Sets Xbox Record

[Alex_The_Hedgehog]

trunkswd said:

Bofferbrauer2 said:

I think shortages are only half the reason. XS is very popular, in contrast to it's predecessor, which will steal many sales.

This is especially true early on, since many want to buy the console their buddy plays on. And if those got an XS because they couldn't get a PS5, then the shortages will also have some long-term consequences.

Microsoft has done a great job in turning things around after the last generation went so poorly.

I do see some people who might get tired of waiting for a PS5 and just pick up an Xbox Series X or S.

This. Also, there's the word of mouth. When someone get a Xbox Series because they can't find a Playstation 5, other people may be influenced.

" I was tired of waiting for a PS5, so I got a Series X instead."

" Oh, that's cool. I think I will get one too."

I'm curious to see what's going to happen when the stock is restored. If it takes too long, do you think the damage can be even worse?