The boss of Xbox has insisted that sales of the console are constrained by supply and that there is “more demand than consoles available,” as Microsoft’s gaming business heads into the crucial holiday season.
Xbox Says There’s ‘More Demand Than Consoles Available’ As Hardware Sales Continue To Fall
Source: Kotaku
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