Shortage of Xbox Wireless Controllers

Microsoft has confirmed that there is currently a shortage of wireless controllers for the Xbox in Europe.

We’ve written here before about how difficult it actually is to get a new PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Not in stock or only for sale in expensive bundles. Scalpers are active to make a profit from the shortage in the market.

Shortage Xbox controllers

Now there is also bad news for the gamers among us who already play on the Xbox and are looking for a new or an extra wireless Xbox controller. They seem to be sold out everywhere.

Above we take Coolblue as an example, but that turns out not to be the only store where the controllers are not in stock. And it is not only a problem in the Netherlands, there is a shortage throughout Europe.

Microsoft acknowledges delivery issues

Microsoft has also acknowledged that they are currently unable to deliver. The company confirmed to Videogameschronicle.com that there are delivery problems due to supply chain disruptions. Microsoft is working on it, stock should be back as soon as possible. Keep an eye on the stock of your local retailer is their advice.

Unfortunately, hardware shortages are no longer news. The current generation of game consoles are scarce and difficult to obtain due to the worldwide chip shortage. But the peripherals have so far suffered much less from this. Until now with these wireless Xbox controllers.

Crossing the border doesn’t help either. Also countries like Germany, France and the UK report no availability. is. Even in Australia, there is no longer a controller in the entire Outback.

scalpers

The age-old economic law does apply. Because when there is scarcity, prices rise. The first scalpers are already active to offer their wireless Xbox controller at extortionate prices via platforms such as Amazon.nl. The price has already gone up a few times here.