Xbox Series runs out in Europe: stock shortage fuels doubts

Users from several European countries report total shortage of Xbox Series.

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Over the past few weeks, the lack of Xbox Series consoles in European stores has started to grab the attention of the gaming community. Cases like Belgium, where there’s no stock even on the official website, are being repeated in countries like Norway or some regions of the UK, sparking doubts and speculation among gamers.

The situation has led to intense debate on forums and social media, with many wondering if Microsoft is reducing production, prioritizing other strategic fronts within the Xbox ecosystem.

Xbox Shortage in Europe

According to users and industry professionals, there are no official indications that Microsoft has halted production. In fact, some point out that millions of additional units are being manufactured, but with clear priority for the United States, where promotions and availability remain stable.

Among the most repeated explanations, several factors stand out:

• Concentrated demand during holiday campaigns, which would have depleted available stock.

• Lower priority for European markets with lower sales compared to PS5 and Nintendo.

• Internal business reorganization, where Xbox is betting stronger on services, subscriptions, and cloud gaming.

• Regional distribution issues, with limited presence in large retail chains and inflated prices in small stores.

In countries like Norway, employees of large retailers claim that they haven’t received Xbox Series consoles in months, while the PS5 continues to sell normally. This reinforces the feeling that Xbox is losing physical visibility in parts of Europe, although it remains present digitally.

For now, Microsoft hasn’t announced any official changes regarding the withdrawal of Xbox from Europe, but the prolonged lack of stock is fueling the perception of changes in some markets. Many gamers are hoping the situation will change with the next generation, but the debate is already on the table.