I understand that the original game is held in high esteem by some passionate fans. I tried to get into it on several occasions and I just lost interest after a few hours of gameplay.
I see that you revised your original statement after you went back and read the article. Good on you for admitting that you may have overreacted, but why would do you feel the need to make a knee-jerk reaction in the first place? It's crazy to me that there are gamers who are so opposed to "the competition" that they are immediately compelled to denigrate any news coming from the opposition, even if their own statements make them appear ignorant.
I was going to make the same car analogy until I read your comment. I agree 100%, most people aren't going to spend over $500 on an alternative gaming console just because their preferred choice is out of stock.
I appreciate the responses that I've received. Unfortunately, not one of the stores that were recommended have Xbox Series X consoles in stock (and only 1 store has Series S). Granted, I did not specify that I was looking for a Series X, but I assumed that was the understanding since they are the most sought-after Xbox console.
If anyone has information on a store that actually has a Series X consoles in stock, then please pass it on.
@Aloymetal
Let's assume that this rumor is true, just for the sake of argument.
Microsoft is willing to expend more capital and thus cut profitability to meet the demand for their product. They are prepared to produce consoles at a higher manufacturing cost just to satisfy their user base and gain ground on their competition.
How exactly is this "scummy and cancerous"?
@Aloymetal
In my experience the availability, particularly on Amazon, has been sporadic at best. It's only been within that past week or so that we've seen SOME online retailers with consistent stock, and those units tend to sell out within minutes.
It goes without saying that the available units tend to be Series S consoles. Series X are still very difficult to find.
Name 5 stores in your area (provide name of the city/town) that have Xbox Series consoles in stock right now. I'll call them to confirm the inventory status and back up your claim. It should be easy for you since the Xbox consoles are "sitting on shelves everywhere".
Grow up.
I still have an unopened copy of Guardians of the Galaxy sitting on my shelf. Game Pass is really making it difficult to justify purchasing physical media, particularly for people such as myself who aren't collectors and/or don't replay games.
I've never even heard of any of these games.
"Not sure where I said that but ok bro."
You specifically focused on Microsoft in your comment while ignoring similar business strategies adopted by their competitors. Your wording makes your comment a bit dubious and one-sided, particularly your use of the pejorative moniker "M$", which is a common slander favored by the ant-XBOX fanboy crowd. It's not a stretch to assume that you are blaming the transition from physical media to digital on Microsof...
It's not just a Microsoft strategy. There is not a company in existence that prefers physical media over digital. If you think so, then you're just lying to yourself.
I'm pretty sure that they down-voted you because you said that the game "looks interesting". Didn't you know, there's no positivity allowed on N4G... particularly when talking about anything related to Xbox.
Zero interest.
I started to play HZD twice but gave up after a few hours. I kept thinking "I know that this game is universally praised, so what am I missing here?". Maybe I'll give it another shot. I'm honestly not looking forward to picking it up again. The visuals are fantastic, but the story and gameplay didn't engage me. To each there own, I guess.
Hitman Trilogy, nice! I've never played any of the games in this series. I'm looking forward to checking them out.
Provide evidence of your claim, more than just "trust me, bro".
It's interesting that a lot of the people complaining about this acquisition, which will greatly increase the number of exclusive titles on Xbox, are the very same individuals who claim, "exclusives are the most important aspect when buying a console".
My position is that Microsoft's purchase of Activion/Blizzard IS harmful to the industry, but only because it potentially restricts access to games on other platforms. I realize that people love to champion ...
"I saw 5 SXs on shelves in two stores this weekend,"
Where might these stores be located? I'd like to get my hands on a Series X.
I feel the same way about the original Psychonauts. I gave it a shot every few years, and it just wasn't for me.