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UK Retailers See Conspiracy In Xbox Supplies

Posted by Zonk on from the their-dogs-are-looking-at-them dept.

Gamasutra.com has the news that UK retailers are beginning to be suspicious of the continued shortages of Xbox console supplies. From the article: "So prolonged, and apparently unexplained, have the problems become that conspiracy theories have begun to circulate regarding ulterior motives for the shortages. Many retailers are now openly speculating whether Microsoft has in fact ceased production of the console, in favour of the next generation machine, or is at least limiting its support to larger retail chains." Maybe you should have hung on to the GameCube, huh guys?

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  1. I like the GameCube too, but... by jgclark123 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I like the GameCube too, but maybe the fact that GameCubes aren't as popular would explain the lack of a shortage. But the conspiracy theorists make a good point. Microsoft clearly wants to rule the world by not selling merchandise. It's so brilliant, I wish that I had thought of it first.

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  2. I don't understand why you can't by zrk · · Score: 4, Funny

    buy the dongle for headsets seperately (I've never seen it offered). What is it made of, MS Patentium or something?

    1. Re:I don't understand why you can't by Lemental · · Score: 3, Informative

      Um, you cant? Check this out

  3. Other alternatives... by SpartanVII · · Score: 2, Informative

    Can anyone say Ebay?

  4. Using old parts by assassinator42 · · Score: 2, Informative

    This thread states that Microsoft is using older motherboards in their new xboxes. People theorize that it's either because the old boards are cheaper or because they're using leftover parts or something like that.

  5. US too by prockcore · · Score: 2, Informative

    XBox accessories are in short supply in the US as well.

    I looked everywhere for an xbox live headset. Every Circuit City and Best Buy (and Gamestop and EBGames) was sold out in the city of tucson.

    Gamestop was selling those crappy 3rd party "Halo2" branded headsets, but everyone else was out of everything.

    I ended up having to buy the thing on circuit city's website (bestbuy's website says they're backordered).

  6. Re:GameCube instead of XBox by snuf23 · · Score: 2, Insightful
    Seriously, I don't understand what makes people play the same old stuff over and over again


    Um, wrong platform to bring up that argument on. Can you say:


    Super Smash Bros.

    Mario Party 4, 5 and 6

    Mario Tennis

    Mario Karts

    Mario Golf

    not to mention that Paper Mario is a rehash


    Don't get me wrong, I own a GameCube and an Xbox. But "FUN" is a subjective term. I have a friend who's only gaming interest is the latest iteration of Madden. That's FUN to him. Bores me to tears though.

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