Microsoft really wants you to sell that Xbox you're not using

If your Xbox is sitting around unused, you might be getting an email from Microsoft.

By Jack Peachey Oct. 31, 2026 10:00 am EST vfhnb12/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

With the RAMpocalypse causing console stock to dwindle and prices to rise, it's not a great time to buy an Xbox. Moreover, if you already have the latest Xbox model, you won't be met with a deluge of exclusives. Microsoft's historic multi-platform strategy (despite its upsides) has the console lagging behind even Sony in this regard. However, Microsoft has seemingly devised a campaign to increase supply while offering an out to dissatisfied customers.