Xbox chief attributes falling console sales to hardware supply constraints

Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma stated that consumer demand for Xbox hardware exceeds supply, attributing lower console sales performance to manufacturing limits. Game Developer, GameSpot, and Xbox Achievements reported that Sharma addressed the decline during a quarterly earnings conference call and on X. Game Developer and GameSpot noted that Microsoft published financial results showing lower console sales compared to previous quarters. [1][3][7]

The executive claimed that players cannot find available consoles, but GameSpot reported that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S hardware remains available for purchase at major United States retailers including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and the official Xbox website. [1][3]

According to Pure Xbox, Microsoft reported financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. Xbox content and services revenue decreased by 2% compared to the same period in 2025, driven by declines in third party content and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, though growth in first party games helped offset the loss. [4]

MassivelyOP reported that pre-orders for World of Warcraft Forever, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, exceeded internal expectations ahead of its launch. Separately, TechPowerUp reported that the Call of Duty video game franchise reached $40 billion in lifetime revenue. [2][6]