Microsoft’s CEO says the company is ‘delighted’ by early Xbox Series X/S reviews

Microsoft says it’s very pleased with the early critical reception to its Xbox Series X/S consoles ahead of their worldwide release on November 10.

The company launched Xbox Series X/S pre-orders on September 22, around the same time preview units started being distributed to press and influencers.

Speaking during Microsoft’s first quarter earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Satya Nadella said: “We are delighted by early reviews and excitement in the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, which will be the most affordable and the most powerful consoles available.”

Initial Xbox Series X stock was snapped up quickly, with some retailers later informing players they might not receive their console on the day of release.

Microsoft has said it plans to make more Xbox Series X/S consoles available on launch day after “record-breaking” demand for the next-gen systems.

The first unofficial Xbox Series X unboxing video was published earlier this month, showing players what to expect when they get their hands on retail units in two weeks.

A second unofficial Xbox Series X unboxing video was published last week, while Xbox Series X/S consoles have been pictured starting to arrive at Target stores in the US.

Microsoft recently revealed the Xbox Series X/S software launch line-up, including 20 games supporting Smart Delivery, which lets players buy a title once and play it across current and next-gen consoles.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer expects Xbox Series S to outsell Xbox Series X over the course of the generation, and has suggested Microsoft has already begun working on future Xbox Series console iterations.

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