Are you still holding out for that expected price drop before investing in a Wii U? Sadly, that day may not come soon enough for you. With all the upcoming titles scheduled to be released in the coming months, the time to purchase a Wii U is now. And you may be lucky enough to find a Wii U Deluxe Set (32GB) for under $100 dollars from one of your local Sears department stores.
That’s exactly the kind of deal that was found at the Sears located in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Specifically, the lucky person managed to purchase a brand new Wii U Deluxe Set for $99.97.
Take a look back on key Christmas seasons from past generations of video game history.
Sears is retailer obviously out of touch with the industry and nowhere is that more apparent then on their own site.
Makes sense. The last time Sears was relevant, Tim Allen had a coke habit. Or was that afterwards? I don't know, Tim Allen does a lot of coke, though.
“When it comes to handheld gaming, you can’t beat the three-dimensional fun of the Nintendo 3DS. While other handheld gaming systems focus on graphics and sound, Nintendo looked for a new and creative way to play games, this time in 3D. The technology in the Nintendo 3DS allows the user to view games and content in 3D without having to wear those silly glasses. Basically, the screen sends a different image to each eye so that you get the full effect of objects flying at you in three dimensions.
It still has two screens and the traditional game play buttons. However, this version, aside from offering three dimensional pictures, has a few added features to enhance your gaming experience. The 3DS has a built-in gyroscope, which means that moving your device will affect game play as much as hitting the down button. The 3DS also has 3 cameras so that you can get a clear picture every time. Plus, the 3DS allows you to project your games onto images of your room, which is pretty cool if you want to incorporate real-life objects into your gaming experience.
If you want to do something besides game, the 3DS can do that, too. You have the opportunity to download games and look at online content from your Nintendo DS. Additionally, the DS has a built-in GPS, which means you don’t have to buy a separate Garmin or Tom-Tom when you take a road trip. You can also take a trip down memory lane by downloading and playing games from older systems like Game Boy Advance, as well as games from the popular NES and Super NES console systems.
If you want a handheld gaming device that is easily to personalize and fun for the whole family, then a Nintendo 3DS should be exactly what you need. With a great variety of games for just about anyone, it is a fun and light-hearted system that can also produce realistic graphics and game play. You can play many of your favorite Wii games as well as games from the classic Nintendo systems anytime you want and anywhere you are, making this the ultimate accessory for long road trips and endless flights.
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Was that actually on the Sears website, because I couldn't find it in there.
I only go to Sears for games for two reasons
1 They normally put extra stock of pretty new games on clearance for 10 dollars. I got Mass Effect 3 a few weeks after release for $9.99 :P
2 People forget about them. So when a game is selling out they normally have it. They had a PS4 still in stock when everyone was going nuts trying to find one lol
Not the first time I read a butchered product description in a circular or website. My favorite was a description of GTAIV that was available at a Local TJ MAXX. It described it as a game thats soul purpose was to kill prostitutes and take their money for points...I still laugh at that to the day....
On PS4's launch day the consoles couldn't be found anywhere in my town. My buddy actually went to Sears and they had 5 just sitting there.
So this guy is right, when people think video games, apparently Sears is the last place anyone thinks of.
Recently, Sony (maker of the PlayStation 4 video game console) announced that more than 2.1 million PS4 units have sold worldwide.
In response, Microsoft's Xbox VP Yusuf Mehdi told website Ars Technica that their Xbox One is "sold out at retailers around the world."
A quick over-the-phone check at a six randomly-selected retailers found that isn't quite the case.
So pathetic and desperate Microsoft need to shut up already we all know this is a big pile of bs.
Seems like everyone and their mother beg to differ xD Microsoft seem eager to generate demand atm....
Microsoft creating false demand, trying to make Xbone seem as demanded as the PS4, which is far, far away from the actual truth.
Im a little confused about it. I will check the mall tomorrow. I think people are taking it out of context though. They don't mean sold out like PS4 sold out. They mean going fast and attempting to restock some retailers.
By the same token people should understand that different retailers have different situations. The reason why its so hard to get PS4 before Christmas is due to backed up preorders and stupid high demand. Thats what the warnings about preorder deadlines were foreshadowing.
With PS4 its first come first serve. I do think Microsoft is doing a better job with providing adequate stock... but like Jack Trenton said, Sony's major issue (insufficient stock verus demand) is a good problem to have.
this strategy is filled with so much fail
even if they are selling 2:1 vs the ps4 it's not like they ain't selling this bs will only hurt them more.
This article is a dumb article. having one or 2 units in some stores means nothing.
When GameStop and ToysRus call to say they need more console because they sold they stock, do you think that all the stores have zero units left? This is the kind of reporting shows what happens when a fanboy get hired or creates his own website.
lol real pathetic are the people here flaunting their fanboy junk.
Out of a million units a few units were still found in stock, and some of them were just returned.
Firstly who the hell cares.
Secondly, I'm sure MS doesn't follow around the retailers like dog for constant updates. It's the retailers problem if anything.
Either way good luck comparing your tiny ones guys, I'm gonna go enjoy some games.
I cannot for the life of me find an Xbox One in stock at any retailer near me in San Diego. I missed out on both Best Buy and Amazon.
Bummer!
So just because they good at replenishing their stocks ,they liars. good to know !!!I told you guys that MS was going to make sure that the XBOXONE was available threw out the holidays .I used to work retail one thing i know is that around the holidays stores leave certain stock to be sold on a specific day ,back in the day my old store had 360's and PS3's in stock but we were not allowed to sell them until a set date so we would tell customers they were sold out .it's a common practice in retail . Most of the stores right now have xboxone and ps4's, but they won't sell them until are told by corporate.
To be honest, Yusuf may not have been lying.
Do I personally believe that Xbox Ones are selling like hotcakes, or anywhere near what PS4 is pulling? Absolutely not. In fact, I think that the gap is only going to widen as the holidays progress, and I don't ever see the XBO surpassing the PS4 in worldwide sales. The best chance MS had at being Sony was last gen with the 360, and even then they apparently still lost.
But PR is a work of sneaky bullsh*t, and the man is probably not lying here. XBOs are most certainly still available everywhere I go, and most likely heavily in stock all over the world, but there could be a couple of stores somewhere in this world that just doesn't have supply yet.
He said that the XBO is "sold out at retailers around the world." By saying that, it can give the illusion that he's stating a mass sell-out of units in every territory when, in fact, he can still be telling the truth even if the only stores that don't have XBOs are one Gamestop in East Nowhere, Kansas and one Wal-Mart in No-One Cares, New York. Two retailers in separate locations gives him the okay to say that they're sold out across the world.
Kinda confusing, but that's the magic of spin, I guess. He can say this all he wants, the XBO has not gained any form of hype whatsoever from what I've seen. The only "cool" thing that anyone mentions is voice control - which is #1: available on PS4 and #2: not worth an extra $100. I mean, come on.... it's basically a less intelligent Siri.
that's the thing about this "issue". it might be sold out in some retailers, but when Yusuf Mehdi specifically said;
"sold out at retailers around the world."
it won't take long for people to accuse them for LYING! does it hurt them to use the word "some" or "selected" or even "many" before the word retailers there?
Yep.. straight from the horses mouth. How much more more proof do you want? Time.. and time again.
@raptar
If they're selling a low amount of console shipments at a time, then of course they'll sell out fast. That's a no brainer.
Sony boys at it again in here I see...
Its called supply chain management... Ms is good at it...
But a quick visit to best buy and im told they get new stock of both every week.. So if ms is lying so is sony
M$ is hilarious, they claim to be sold out, but in the same breath throw silly numbers out like "Since X1 release 160million zombies have been killed" or "125 million combos were achieved in Killer instinct" know one cares about these numbers. You all just released a new console, and the best you can come up with is numbers about the most insignificant facts about it. Wow things are not looking good for you, and this is just the beginning of its cycle. Can't imagine what the future holds. I would say I feel bad, but I don't...
You all are right. It's simple. The demand is higher for ps4 and so it sells out faster. X1 still sells out, just not as fast as both systems are keeping up with the same amount of supply. I can attest first hand.
I work in a gaming retail store in Ohio. I worked black Friday from 12am to 8am... it was miserable, absolutely miserable. However, I did get too observe this demand during the "rush" of midnight to 3am.
360 sales have always blown away ps3 sales in this store (that's why 360 has always been the first thing you see when you walk in) at literally close to a 5:1 ratio.
So, black Friday comes and we have 29 x1s and 27 ps4s. Ps4 sold out by 3am, x1 still had 19 in what we call "the closet" when my shift ended at 8am. Later, I was curious and asked the night manager (after sleeping from 9 am to 4pm) if we sold through the x1s (around 8pm), and she said, "we got through most but there are still 7 or 8 left."
Yes, both are putting out about the same supply - both sets of fanboys can appreciate and see that... but the demand is for ps4 so it sells out much faster; that it's why you can find x1s in stock.
@Eonjay Really your going to try and defend it LMAO....Their exact words were it was sold out at all retailers, ALL meaning unavailable anywhere...There is no misunderstanding they LIED like Microsoft does best....Smoke and mirrors, lies and misdirection
^The thing about the ones on amazon being sold out so quickly....
Doesn't anyone think it's suspect that the scalpers may be buying all their stock to drive demand for their 899$ xbone consoles?
At least in Amazon's case I don't think them being sold out is a result of 'real' demand.
As long as there are at least 2 stores sold out then, technically, it's not a lie. They didn't say EVERY store.
Still, they'd have done better to just say "we've sold really well, better than the Xbox 360, and we're happy with those numbers."
Bring on the hate but here comes the truth. I wince every time I come to N4G because the front page is littered with Pro Sony material, or Anti Xbox articles. It's too bad this couldn't become a haven for gamers, instead of just absolute flamebait articles and fanboy comments.
Did anyone stop to think that it may be possible that MS is keeping up with demand? Is it possible they produced more consoles and are releasing them to said retailers multiple times per week? I mean, most retailers have these things called "trucks" which bring something called "product" to their store to replenish stock. Is it possible that adversely, Sony may have limited stock hence not being able to be found anywhere? It's happened quite often in the past. Of course not though. This is N4G. This is a hate mongering cesspool that contains only fanboys with blinders.
There are plenty of articles and comments on here saying "Xbox not really sold out", "My friend's dog saw one at Kmart" or"Amazon still has em". But I never saw the article saying that Amazon replenished their stock twice with Xbox One's and they sold out within 7 hours each time.
On this site, there's always one side to the story, and it's pro Sony. This website is a huge circlejerk of fanboys complaining. Years ago this website used to be moderately split at least, with fanboys from each side spewing hate at each other. But now it's just trolling flamebait articles from blogs and garbage websites.
I'm done with it. Constant sensationalist titles and stupid people.
No one is forcing you to come to this site. The only reason why there are negative articles is that Microsoft sucks at PR and they're not clear in their messaging lol.
I've seen mainly truths be told on this site. Its generation playstation now! If you don't like it get out and [xbox tv]!
you would've liked it here a few years ago when it was the other way around
buck up tho in another ten years a brand new set of fans will take over no doubt
I really believe that Microsoft is better able to keep stock up because they arent serving as many regions and because the demand isnt as ridiculous as the PS4. It can be argued that they made a wise decision by reducing the number of territories they launched in.
By the way... people are simply arguing that if its so easy for Microsoft to replenish retailers, then stock is available somewhere. If Amazon sold out twice in one day and has them back up this fast, then there has to be units available somewhere or Microsoft has immaculate timing.
MS sold less than Sony on a global scale. How much is hard to say because those numbers are twisted for our all amusement.
Surprisingly, MS was closer on Sony in Americas than I thought: they sold 70% what the PS4 sold at launch, while in Europe I rather think the number is <50% (700k vs ~300K).
Now, these numbers do not indicate that MS has higher demand than Sony and it also does not indicate that MS manages supply better. It rather shows demand is quite higher for the PS4.
Now, one can say Sony underestimated the demand and threw everything they had on to the market at launch and ran out of supply while MS managed to resupply faster by launching "moderately". That's the optimistic view.
Given the cash reserve MS has, they can afford and would probably have tried to fill stock beyond Sony - in expectation of shortage for either console. But given that the reported numbers are in fact in favor for Sony I rather think the more likely picture is, MS "optimistically" reported "shipped" numbers (who can prove they weren't - it will sell eventually) while stock remained after launch. Those plus resupplies is what you see in stores.
Also, Sony must have sold another ~300K after launch in the US/Canada - after ~900K at launch the report says 2.1M global with 700K Europe; means Sony restocked and sold an additional 300K in Americas (most likely around Thanks Giving).
Both companies resupply as fast as they can, PS4 just sell through faster.
So Sony is only allowed to make mistakes. Gotcha.
Anyone with a brain knows that Microsoft screwed up big time and it'll take a miracle for them to go up against Sony.
Apparently you weren't around when this was a pro Microsoft site.
Don't let the door smack you in the ass on the way out. Did you ever stop to think that the reason there are more Playstation fans now is because a lot of former Xbox fans made the switch? I did, and I couldn't be happier.
I agree, this is the worst I have seen. Why are these people worry about where someone spends their money? What fail to remember is that these game companies are laughing all the way to the Bank. I think most of this junk comes from young kids thinking they have up on the other and the others just like see bs online and the more people that act like them just adds more silliness. Anyway back to gaming.
Look, I understand and agree with you too an extent. I think both companies are manufacturing very similar numbers (within a few ten thousand I gander).
What Sony fanboys see (I'm a Sony fanboy) is that the demand is causing the ps4 to sell out much faster than x1. Literally hours for ps4 and many hours to days for x1.
So, I agree that we Sony fanboys are probably annoying you MS fanboys, but all we want is for you to, at least, recognize that the demand for ps4 is higher. Just like you want us to recognize that x1 is selling out, just slower, to the point that we can still find them (if we wanted).
It is fair that you find the front page littered with Pro Sony material when the other company is pure shit. This is the consumer voice, the market has chosen, deal with it.
Microsoft lost their dedicated fanboys when they near enough abandoned them in favour of trying to lure the Wii crowd in. While they were kinect kinect kinect, Sony were throwing AAA quality exclusives at gamers from all directions. It's no surprise that this place isn't as split anymore.
At the end of the day, it's called news 4 GAMERS and for most, it's fairly obvious which company really has your back. Microsoft are too busy trying to market their console as an entertainment system shying away from being labelled a games console while Sony are loud and proud of being a games console. I'm no fanboy however going by the last three years, I know which console maker values me most as a gamer and I'll be vocal about my support while continue to hate on the one that came close to trying to ruin console gaming with their DRM box.
That's not to say I won't buy an Xbox One.. I'm a gamer at heart and don't want to miss on the many great experiences that won't be available on PS4/PC however Microsoft have a long way to go before they regain my confidence in them.
pro Sony articles have nothing to do with Sony doing the right thing and appealing to the majority of gamers that care about their hobby, right?
and negative Microsoft articles have nothing to do with the anti consumer profit before everything strategy Microsoft has taken over the years.. has nothing to do with the HISTORY of lies and deceptions allot of us have just grown disgusted with, right?
Microsoft defenders are delusional at best.
@EcliPS3
Dont forget to take your Microsoft tissue for your watery eyes, your Microsoft hanky for your runny nose, & Microsoft pampers for your soaked under trousers on the way out the door.
you will NOT be missed. I'm sure you can find a pro-micro website somewhere to blow smoke up your ass.
@ EcliPS3. It's amazing how you see only what you want to see. After the PS4 launch, what were the top articles? They were low review scores for Knack. They were multiple reports of PS4 "Blue line of death" among other complaints. Those were your top stories. How often over the last year or so have you come to this page to see an article about how lousy PS Vita sales are? How many articles in the past rocketed to the top about how Blu-Ray won't save the PS3, or 3D won't save the PS3, or PS Move won't save the PS3?
Quite frankly, I don't know what page you've been visiting, but it sure as hell ain't N4G. Yes we're seeing a lot of positive Sony articles now, and why shouldn't we? The PS4 is hitting it out of the park with consumers. But to bitch and moan that it's all pro-Sony and anti-MS...you're simply deluded.
By all means, take yourself, your duplicate accounts and your little tantrums and take your leave from the N4G community. If you aren't interested in contributing to the community, you aren't welcome.
Im with you on this my fellow gamer, people have no clue, cannot and girls are stupid fool. We are camera and are entitled to our opinions but when you stupid kids and worst yet dumb journalists with no common sense writing flame bait it pisses me off. So you called the the store to find out stock availability and you are told yes x1 is in ztockand for that you report MS PR is lying, did you ask each store how many time they are re stock from both console makers, no you didn't, when MS cut the the countries to 13 it was laughed at, it was to make sure that console was always available, PS4 is not because the speed themselves too widely, remember the ps 4 is available in more countries than the X1, the X1 sale should not be close to ps4 but it should be constant and available and that is MS game plan supply. Each gamer should be happy with there purchase, sadly I was not so lucky to have one yet, more important things to spend my cash on, but i was tempted after watching my friend turn on his tv via the X1. Anyway I think it best if all xbox fans leave this site its not worth it
from what i have heard microsoft has been sending store with a steady supply of xbox ones but have been selling within a few hours. PS4 have been coming in at a much slower pace but all have been selling...
Yeah I can see ms having a good supply of consoles. I can see why Sony would be behind not expecting such a huge surge for the ps4. Either way neither console is failing. Wish these kids would get over it.
I do think the demand and hype is stronger with Sony, but both will do very well this generation...
I think it's more complicated than that... I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm just arguing company strategy.
Ps4 and x1 reported almost the same exact launch number sales in 24 hours. Period. The difference is that ps4 was NA only, and x1 had 8 countries.
That being said, the staggered ps4 launch has seen surges of stock rather than a regular supply, whereas the x1 gives regular stock to its fewer countries.
I think x1 is still playing catch-up in NA, which has the most outspoken Sony fanboys because 1) it's MS' home turf, and 2) 360 kids in America gave ps3 lovers a SIZEABLE CRAP-TON (yes, that's a real measurement) of... well... crap.
I can't speak for every store globally, but in England, where I live most supermarkets and regular game stores such as Game have sold out of both X1 and PS4. Well Game hasn't strictly run out of consoles, they've just decided to sell it for £600+ (RRP £349).
Of course I can't speak for America, but I think you'd find it pretty difficult to get either PS4 or X1 any time soon.
Here's 2 links from the biggest supermarket in England (Tesco) to prove both are out of stock: http://www.tesco.com/direct...
http://www.tesco.com/direct...
Just release the numbers like Sony has. No one care as if ur sold out. Its easy to say u have sold out when we don't know how many were shipped. It doesn't matter if Sony is ahead. Its early...just give the numbers or don't say anything.
MS can't/wouldn't release their numbers simply because it is MUCH lower than Sony's.
MS sold around 200K plus in Europe and 790K plus in US on 22 Nov.
Sony sold 1.1 million in US on 15 Nov and 700K plus in Europe on 29 Nov.
By 1 Dec, on a worldwide scale, Sony sold 2.1 million units meaning an additional 300K on top of above numbers.
At best, we assume XBone is selling as fast as PS4, meaning 300K, total is still only 1.3 to 1.4 millions by 1 Dec.
A more realistic case would be XBone selling much less than PS4 after launch, say around 100K, that means a low 1.2 to 1.3 million units by 1 Dec.
No matter how MS tries to spin the story, the fact is there for all to see, hence why they couldn't announce any figures at all.
In fact, by saying they sold out the Xbone, they're trying to cover up that low figure such that when people question them on why they have a much lower figure, they can just say they sold out all units and couldn't produce additional units fast enough.
So what your saying is that the "1.1 million sold" is actually what shipped? SMH. But yet you claim that it is sold out? SMH again!
What't the point in doing this crap? Your product is doing as well as you thought, so you make it sound better than it really is? This kinda crap is why I'll never trust xbox. Half of their press has been misleading the public into believing things that are incredibly false.
I mean is it really surprising? MS was channel stuffing the 360. They are a bad corporation to support gaming as also the news of the indie contract. I hope they do get out of the console business with their new hire. People say competition is good but this just slows down gaming, we need another company to take over
What's pathetic is websites making articles like this to feed the trolls and fanboys. So some claim that ps4 is available in some stores then sony would be pathetic aswell.
What's more pathetic is fanboys wasting time calling stores just to verify. For what? to feel good about your purchase? Or just bored playing your beloved console?
That's because MS have the supply to restock stores dip $hit. That's what happens when you sell out. They order more.
Nothing new, a couples of day before Microsoft Store were selling their Day One edition.
I live in Ireland. PS4 has been sold out since day one while Xbox1s are still in shops and X1s have been available for sale in Ireland for longer. Most people don't want an Xbox because of its weaker power. Most gamers now know how important it is to have a consol that can run games the way developers want them to run without limitations on graphics or framerate.
I'm not saying X1 isn't capable of doing that. I'm just saying with PS4 the possibilities of improving further on what MS can do is there
did you read the article.
They found 3 in total!
2 in a store, and 1 that was returned.
Hardly any stock, so sold out makes sense.
Im sure if these bloggers checked across many stores they would find a ps4 or 2
Idk if they are saying the truth or not but 3 of my friends are looking for xone here on florida and cant find one. One of them found a ps4 on gamestop and got it cause he cant find a xone.
Once again you people are showing just how stupid you are. If you call a store and they say they have "one" in the back and the same thing is said for the next five stores you call, they are sold out. No company is going to count a single unit as having stock on the shelves you morons! Stop with all the hate. Both consoles are doing well and let's hope they both continue to do well. If you don't like the XB1 don't buy it but don't be a whiny punk and complain every chance you get about something you don't even want in the first place. Enjoy whatever YOU choose to purchase.
Has anyone actually read this article with some thought?
If this is an article comparing supply and demand between Xbox and Playstation...Why are we getting the sources of where the Xbox One still has units, while no references were made that the PS4 was not in stock, but just simply "Store checks for PS4 came up empty"?
Mind telling us which retailers you checked??
Rather than just banging out a quick article that lacks some detail here. Not saying your findings are wrong, just this is a bit weird that you chose to exclude any information about the checks for PS4s
So wait, they said, "sold out at retailers around the world"?
I don't see the problem here. It isn't a false statement.
Had they said, "sold out at ALL retailers..." or something to that effect, I would absolutely see an issue.
Granted, they could have said, "sold out at SOME retailers..." or "sold out at MANY retailers...", but that's too honest and entirely not how PR works.
in my local tesco(supermarket in uk)i was looking at stuff near the checkout and someone walked up and asked if they had any and the person behind counter said yes ,they bought 2.
no preorder,no nothing
It's sold out in Los angeles county as far as I know but that's not the world lol
wow how so easly we forgotten what Sony said about their PS3 when it first was relase. A Sony higher up when being interveiwed said... when ask that the ps3 wasnt selling too well " I bet you wont find a ps3 on any shelf in the country".....well they called his bluff and GUESS WHAT their was plenty of PS3 on shelf....now I think about it they are less xbox one on shelfs now then their was of ps3 few years back....intresting.
The problem is that Microsoft keeps getting caught trying to outsmart people using Corporate shyster tactics.
They think they are smarter than us, which is why they keep trying it.
We see through you Microsoft.
I love my 360........but you guys are full of feces
3-4-5
It's funny how these so called "Corporate responses" piss you off when they give us something that is indeed fact. I assume then, that you say the same thing about Sony's reps, and Nintendo's, and to expand...every corporation and business in the world? How are they no different. They all prepare statements and must be spoken properly because people like you are constantly trying to dissect it at a moments notice whether they say something positive or negative.
Good god
people always claim they make these phone calls or they just can walk into a store and find the xbox one on the shelf. However, you know what is always missing? A pic to prove that they are telling the truth. I know every one I talked to in various cities claimed they are no where to be found.
You want a pic of a person on the phone? Go google it. There are plenty of them, I'm sure. Assume at least one of them is someone checking stock of the xbone.
yeah they see them in stock and take pictures great then sold in the next hour, maybe stores are getting a steady supply of xbox ones and not so many ps4....
Just a trolling.. Tux... How you back up your BS statement with proof.. If not please troll elsewhere.
er actually some people did provide pics . I wouldnt bother , i doubt anyone from eu or us would bother boarding a plane to my country for a few xbox ones .
I have both consoles and love both. Just out of curiosity, I did 'look' when I was already out doing errands. WalMart had 3-4 XB1 and no PS4 in my store, and Futureshop.. well what they do is they only have empty boxes for both systems on the shelves and you have to ask for one. I did not ask of course, I don't care enough. However I did see a woman walking to the front with a sales clerk to pay for an XB1. So they had at least 1.
Truth be told, they're both selling ridiculously well. Yes Sony is selling a lot more, but they're both dwarfing the competition (Nintendo) and also their own personal records, which are nothing to sneeze at (PS2, 360). Anyone that says either company is doing 'bad' has got to be delusional.
If only both sides could enjoy their platform of choice without demeaning the other side.
About the comment of Xbox One's being sold out? It's PR speak. Are there stores around the world where the Xbox One is sold out? Yes. Is it sold out everywhere? No. But the people up top will only say things to show their product in a positive light.
Does anyone remember this quote from 2007?
"If you can find a PS3 anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1200 bucks for it."
Whether it's the Xbox One, PS4, Wii U or PC, enjoy what you bought. No need to disparage the other side.
Yeah I'd be inclined to agree until I clicked on the link and its from ABC news. Now if a news channel didn't do its research and lied it would loose all credibility
pick up your phone, no pictures needed. call the horse yourself dimwit..
this coming from 8 years on x live.. I jumped ship after E3, like so many.
half the reason Xboxes aren't fully stocked is allot of people, especially parents are buying the Xbox as the next best thing, having no choice in regards to the scarcity of Sony's ps4..
wake up zombie
Of course it's not sold out. After all of the bad reviews it's gotten, who in their right mind would want one?
I'm sticking with my 360, thank you very much.
bad reviews?
what on earth are you talking about?
edit: oh wow...8 disagrees already.
tell me, do any of you who disagreed with me see universal negative criticism for the xbox one?
All I'm seeing is a few negative and the large, large majority positive.
republican conservatives on gays
creationists on evolution
n4g on xbox one.
logic and reason hold no bearings on any xb1 related topic on this site. i think yday i saw someone post they are excited about their future xb1. he/she said nothing negative about sony or positive about xb1 just his or hers excitement and he/she got downvoted a crap ton.
@osamede1
Agree with you that most of these Xbox One haters haven't even played one, therefore most of their opinions are worthless.
Same thing happens on positive SONY comments! "Cant wait for NOv 15th!" and you'll have like 8 disagrees! It's just the SONY fans are on here deep as hell!! Blame Microsoft for all that bad PR, they formed a mob of angry gamers that were out for blood!!!!
Tux just full of be yet again.. Says he owns a 360 I would say he is a troll just lying..
Last night, and earlier today, I saw Amazon having them in stock for periods of at least 20 minutes.
I don't get it.
What's the point of arguing over this stuff?
This must be like the millionth article I've seen over xbox one stock. We get it, there are xbox one's out there.
Microsoft's original statement never mentioned that the x1 is sold out at all retailers, just "sold out at retailers around the world." Doesn't seem like lying to me.
Besides, a ton of these articles may just be bringing up anecdotal evidence, never representative of the full picture.
It's misleading. They know people will read "sold out everywhere". That's intentional PR speak.
Really? I don't find it misleading at all. If people would just use some comprehension skills reading statements, then I don't think people here or elsewhere would be up in arms about this. And if people can't interpret their statement correctly, well, that's their problem and they'll just get worked up about it for no reason.
Now, if they said that the x1 is sold out at ALL retailers around the world, then yeah, calling them out would be justified.
But at this point, there really is no reason to hate unless you just have something against microsoft or other personal reasons.
edit: 7 (probably more later) disagrees already?? what part of my statement is wrong? Did I interpret ms's statement incorrectly? Am I making an illogical argument? Or is it because I am making a logical argument that has you upset?
It's misleading for the reason I state literally right above you, Captain Reading Comprehension. Even if people do read more deeply and understand what Microsoft is actually trying to say, psychology dictates that our first impression is the strongest one in our brain.
@lastofgen. No, you're absolutely correct, but this site is just filled with hateful wankers who are more concerned about having others join their hatred than enjoying gaming themselves.
I don't think people are mad about just this one issue.
It's that there have been many times where Microsoft has stretched the truth, tried to mislead, or maybe even lied to people.
Things like what the drm was, whether or not the drm could be removed. If Kinect was needed for the system to work or not.
To saying the games were being played on One when they were actually using high end computers. Using PC footage in advertisements for Xbox One.
And saying things like "I can't tell the difference between 720p or 1080p or that 720p was better because it was "more crisp".
These are just a few off the top of my head but it's been a constant stream of stuff like this in many peoples eyes.
If they would just be honest instead of constantly trying to spin a lot of people would be way less angry.
They should have just given the numbers and said "were happy with the sales". To the point and honest.
Deal of a lifetime!
Holy price drop about to spend my Easter money their
I have the money... Just no Sears anywhere near me...
that is a reasonable price for the Wii U, if they sold it at that price normally then it would sell
I will be there tomorrow!