Xbox Says There’s ‘More Demand Than Consoles Available’ As Hardware Sales Continue To Fall

Microsoft still can’t manufacture enough Xbox Series X/S units six years into the current console generation . That was one of the messages from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma coming out of this week’s earnings call with analysts . The company is trying to push a refurbishment program to help increase the available supply ahead of the 2026 holiday season and the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 . “Console sales remain constrained by supply, with more demand than consoles available,” she posted on X . “We’re working to get more consoles into players’ hands, including through our expanded refurbishment program.