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New Xbox Series X/S Sales Figures Are Bad News For The Consoles

Author : Aaliyah Jan 23,2025

New Xbox Series X/S Sales Figures Are Bad News For The Consoles

Xbox Series X/S Sales Underperform, but Microsoft Remains Unfazed

November 2024 sales figures reveal that the Xbox Series X/S consoles significantly underperformed compared to their predecessors, with only 767,118 units sold. This contrasts sharply with the PS5's 4,120,898 units and the Switch's 1,715,636 units sold during the same period. Furthermore, the Xbox One sold approximately 2.3 million units in its fourth year, highlighting the current generation's sales slump. This underwhelming performance aligns with previous reports indicating declining Xbox console sales.

Microsoft's strategy of releasing first-party titles across multiple platforms, while aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions, may be contributing to these lower sales figures. Offering exclusive titles on competing consoles reduces the incentive for gamers to purchase an Xbox Series X/S. Although Microsoft clarifies that only select titles will be cross-platform, many gamers perceive PlayStation and Switch as more attractive options due to a perceived greater frequency of exclusive releases on those platforms.

The Future of Xbox:

Despite the lower-than-expected sales, Microsoft maintains a positive outlook. The company acknowledges its previous admission of losing the console wars and its current shift in focus. While acquisitions of major game developers have boosted its game portfolio, this hasn't translated into significant console sales growth. Industry analysts, while noting the relatively strong lifetime sales of approximately 31 million units, acknowledge the Xbox hardware's weaker market appeal compared to its competitors.

Microsoft's strategy prioritizes game development and expanding the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The success of Game Pass, coupled with consistent game releases, positions Microsoft for continued success in the gaming industry, even amidst lower console sales. The potential for future cross-platform releases of exclusive titles further indicates a strategic shift away from console hardware as the primary revenue driver. The company's future direction regarding console production, digital gaming, and software development remains to be seen.

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