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Microsoft has confirmed that it’s presently experiencing a scarcity in provide and demand for its vary of Xbox controllers. The kings of the black-and-green model spoke about its {hardware} troubles in a current assertion to gaming outlet VGC, who had observed an absence of inventory on-line and within the excessive avenue.

“We all know it might be onerous discovering Xbox Wi-fi Controllers proper now as a consequence of provide disruptions,” a Microsoft spokesperson instructed VGC. “We’re working as quick as potential with our manufacturing and retail companions to enhance this. Please verify together with your native retailer for availability.”

The shortages look like most obvious within the UK and Europe, although North American territories are prone to comply with swimsuit if Microsoft is unable to ramp up manufacturing. Based on ResetEra customers, shops in Australia and The Netherlands are additionally struggling to maintain their inventory cabinets plentiful. Each customary controllers and Xbox’s cool customized “Design Lab” fashions are affected.

{Hardware} and accent shortages have continued to bother the business because the COVID-19 pandemic affected manufacturing and distribution cycles worldwide. From consoles to graphics playing cards to controllers, publishers are struggling to supply their wares with the pace and regularity of earlier generations. It’s a downside anticipated to proceed into 2023 on the very least.

Microsoft has confirmed a scarcity of Xbox controllers [VGC]

Chris Moyse

Senior Editor – Chris has been enjoying video video games because the Nineteen Eighties. Former Saturday Evening Slam Grasp. Graduated from Galaxy Excessive with honors. Twitter: @ChrisxMoyse