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Retail sources tell us that Xbox 360 console availability seems to be returning to normal levels once again. Most Xbox 360 model configurations are once again flowing into retailers at a regular rate, which is a far cry from where they were at the end of the holiday season.

One retail source we spoke with told us, “Xbox 360 inventory seems to be starting to get a bit more stable, as we have availability to consoles once again; but Kinect availability, while better, still isn’t where we would like it.

It seems that while the availability of the Kinect add-on is better than it was a month ago. It isn’t where many independent retailers want it to be, but it seems to be improving. It is expected that by the time the next big wave of Kinect titles hit, inventory levels for Kinect should be much better.

Sources we spoke with whisper to us that they are expecting Microsoft to make some changes to the Xbox 360 model lineup. It is suspected that they will pair the Xbox 360 console model offerings from four down to three by dropping one of the Kinect bundle units and keeping both the 4G console and the 250GB hard drive console. Of course, as the new models are starting to hit retailers, the 250GB hard drive model does not include the Forza 3/Alan Wake bundle that was offered during the holidays.

One other thing that retailers seem to continue to have problems getting are the Kinect mounting and stand solutions that are Microsoft approved and offered by PDP. Many customers are reportedly asking for these products, but the distribution and availability of these offerings apparently continues to be tighter than many retailers would like. The TV Mount, Wall Mount and Floor Stand offer a variety of solutions for the placement of the Kinect sensor and solve the problem that many are having on finding a good place to place the sensor.



 

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There were never any shortages here in dallas, tx.



SpartenOmega117 said:

There were never any shortages here in dallas, tx.


Oh wow really, you speak for the entire population of dallas then?



 

Seece said:
SpartenOmega117 said:

There were never any shortages here in dallas, tx.


Oh wow really, you speak for the entire population of dallas then?


yes! :)



yeah thought that was the case i really didnt notice issues with the amount of HW during Jan compared to the other two when they were having there supply issues

 

wonder what bundle will get axed the 4gb or 250gb one if thats true

id guess the 4gb simply b/c they make more $ on the 250gb one

i believe it will impact total HW and kinect sales if this were to happen



                                                             

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Seece said:
SpartenOmega117 said:

There were never any shortages here in dallas, tx.


Oh wow really, you speak for the entire population of dallas then?


Well hell did freeze over in Dallas. 



 

If only MS could invent a machine that turn ps3s sitting on store shelves into 360s, they'd of had this shortage fixed immediately plus about 4 million



I am sorry but this is getting on my nerves.

The title should be :

360 console availability getting better in the US.

 

 



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11/20/09 04:25 makingmusic476 Warning Other (Your avatar is borderline NSFW. Please keep it for as long as possible.)
psrock said:

I am sorry but this is getting on my nerves.

The title should be :

360 console availability getting better in the US.

 

 

Just as equally annoying as your determination to point this out, I think people get it's U.S, I can from just reading without U.S or any U/S game stores even being mentioned. Why is it so damn important to you, why must you always point out the 360 only sells well in US and UK as if to suggest it sells shit in any other country, you're getting pretty annoying.



 

patapon said:

If only MS could invent a machine that turn ps3s sitting on store shelves into 360s, they'd of had this shortage fixed immediately plus about 4 million




                                                             

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